Live News of West Virginia March 13, 2024

Missouri Lawmakers Urged To Outlaw Child Marriage Completely

Adult women who were once child brides are urging Missouri lawmakers to outlaw child marriage, a practice that remains legal in most states. In 2018, Missouri passed a law prohibiting marriages of children aged 15 and...Read More

West Virginia Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Vaccine Exemptions

West Virginia's GOP-controlled state Legislature recently passed a bill allowing certain students not attending traditional public schools to be exempt from the state's stringent vaccination requirements. Despite objectionRead More

Women In State Legislatures: Challenges And Progress

Despite significant strides in gender equality over the years, women continue to be vastly underrepresented in state legislatures across the United States. This issue is particularly pronounced in West Virginia, where onlyRead More

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No Labels To Field Presidential Candidate In 2024 Election

The third-party presidential movement No Labels has officially decided to field a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2024 election. This decision comes after months of deliberation regarding the launch of a potential 'Read More

West Virginia Bill Bans Smoking In Vehicles With Children

West Virginia, known for having the highest rate of adult cigarette use in the nation, is on the verge of becoming the 12th state to prohibit smoking in vehicles when children are present. The bill, which...Read More

Senator Manchin Urges Biden To Appeal To Centrist Voters

Senator Manchin expressed his views on the current political landscape, emphasizing the importance of centrism and bipartisanship in a recent interview. He highlighted the need for President Biden to appeal to centrist votRead More

Republican-Led States Challenge Biden's Tougher Soot Pollution Standards

Twenty-four Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by the Biden administration that sets tougher standards for deadly soot pollution. The lawsuit, led by attorneys general from Kentucky and WestRead More

Supreme Court Unanimously Rules States Lack Power To Disqualify Candidates

Republican West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who led a coalition of states in supporting the former president in a Supreme Court case, shared his reaction to the unanimous 9-0 decision. The case involved staRead More

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Protester Thrown To Ground At Senator Manchin Event

During a recent event at Harvard University, a protester confronted West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, resulting in a heated exchange that escalated to physical confrontation. The incident occurred when one protester approRead More

Climate Activists Clash With Senator Manchin Over Pipeline Support

During a recent event at Harvard's Kennedy School, a confrontation unfolded between U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and climate activists, resulting in a protester being thrown to the ground. The incident occurred when six memberRead More

US Home Prices Show Slower Growth In Q4 2023

US home prices continued their rise in the last quarter of 2023, albeit at a slower pace compared to the previous quarter. The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported a 6.5% year-over-year increase in home prices for...Read More

West Virginia Senate Approves Bill Requiring Anti-Abortion Video In Schools

The West Virginia Senate, dominated by Republicans, has passed a bill that mandates the viewing of an anti-abortion video in public schools. The video in question, 'Baby Olivia' by Live Action, is intended for eighth and...Read More

Texas Rises To No. 3 In AP Women's Basketball Poll

Following a week of upsets among the top teams, Texas climbed two spots to secure the No. 3 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll. This marks the Longhorns' highest position in over...Read More

State Election Officials Seek Federal Funding For Security

As election season kicks off, state election officials are voicing concerns over the lack of federal funding to bolster election security measures. The absence of allocated federal money has left officials grappling with tRead More

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Houston Defeats Iowa State To Claim Big 12 Lead

In a highly anticipated matchup, No. 2 Houston secured a crucial victory over No. 6 Iowa State with a final score of 73-65 on Monday night. The win propelled Houston to the top of the Big...Read More

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President's West Coast Fundraising Tour Raises Eyebrows

The President is embarking on a trip to the West Coast today for a series of high-profile fundraisers, where attendees are anticipated to contribute up to $250,000 per ticket. These exclusive events are out of reach...Read More

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Senator Manchin Decides Not To Launch Presidential Bid

West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin recently discussed various international and domestic issues in a recent interview. Senator Manchin expressed concern over the lack of condemnation from the leader of the RepublRead More

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Kevin O'leary Criticizes New York's Business Climate

Recent comments from a Shark Tank investor shed light on concerns surrounding the business climate in New York. The investor expressed dismay over a recent decision that has left many questioning the state's friendliness tRead More

Virginia Bank Delays Auction Of Governor's Resort Land

A Virginia bank has announced that it will delay the auction of land at West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's resort in an effort to recover over $300 million in defaulted business loans by the governor's family....Read More

Senator Manchin decides not to pursue presidential run

West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has officially confirmed that he will not be seeking a bid for the presidency in the upcoming general election. Manchin, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party known for his moderate...Read More