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1 of 2 Delegate Josh Higginbotham, R-Putnam, watches a presentation during a House of Delegates Education Committee meeting on Feb. 18, 2020. Earlier this month, Higginbotham announced he is gay, making him the first openly LGBTQ+ Republican state lawmaker in West Virginia. West Virginia Legislative Photography courtesy photo West Virginia Legislative Photography Delegate Josh Higginbotham, R-Putnam, presides over a House of Delegates Education Committee meeting on Jan. 30, 2020. Higginbotham announced earlier this month that he is gay, making him the first openly LGBT...

Apr 30, 2021 CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia’s governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges. The bill was among 38 signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice. It had narrowly passed the state Senate, which had added the college component, before being overwhelmingly approved in the House of Delegates. Justice said earlier this week that he would “proudly” sign the bill despite warnings from some lawmakers that the NCAA could retaliate and decide not to hold college tournaments in the state. Last mont...

West Virginia governor signs bill banning transgender athletes Published  CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia's governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges. The bill was among 38 signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice. It had narrowly passed the state Senate, which had added the college component, before being overwhelmingly approved in the House of Delegates. Justice said earlier this week that he would "proudly" sign the bill despite warnings from some lawmakers that the NCAA could retaliate and decide...

West Virginia state governor Jim Justice signed a reviled anti-trans sports bill into law, prompting outrage from activists.

West Virginia governor signs transgender athlete ban into law West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice – Photo: Facebook. On Wednesday, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) signed a bill banning transgender athletes in middle and high schools and state colleges from competing in sports based on their gender identity. Justice had previously vowed to sign the measure into law, arguing that restrictions on transgender female athletes were needed to ensure that cisgender women are able to earn honors and awards, or qualify for regional and national meets without worrying that they will lose out to athletes...