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DeWine Delays 3 More Executions While Drugs Reviewed
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday delayed three additional executions to give the Ohio prison system time to develop a new lethal injection method, responding to a… Read More
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against West Virginia Hemp Farm
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit against a West Virginia hemp farm. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the ruling was issued Wednesday in a case brought… Read More
Ohio House to Vote on Bill Increasing Gas, Diesel Taxes
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A transportation budget bill that includes increases in the state’s gas and diesel taxes to help maintain roads and bridges is scheduled for a vote before… Read More
Ex-W.Va. Justice Sentenced in Corruption Scandal
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum has been sentenced to three years’ probation for using a state vehicle and gas fuel card for a… Read More
W.Va. Budget Heading for Showdown Over Teacher Raises
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate has passed a state budget that doesn’t include funding for teacher raises, almost certainly setting up a potential showdown with the House… Read More
Political Feud Complicates Kentucky’s Fight Against Opioids
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A political feud between Kentucky’s top elected officials is complicating the state’s effort to hold drug companies accountable for their part in the opioid epidemic. That… Read More
W.Va. House Passes Free Tuition Bill for Community Colleges
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that would allow state residents to attend community and technical college for free. The bill was… Read More
Vaping-Related Bill Passes Without Tougher Age Restrictions
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Public health advocates say Kentucky lawmakers missed a chance to combat youth smoking by failing to take up proposals to raise the age for purchasing tobacco… Read More
Pence to Headline Oil-and-Gas Industry Event in Ohio
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence is headed to Ohio to headline a fundraiser for the oil-and-gas industry. The Republican vice president is to appear Friday at the… Read More
Morrisey Among Attorneys General Seeking Robocall Measure
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s attorney general is joining with others around the country to support federal legislation to help cut down on illegal robocalls. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey… Read More
House GOP Plan Trims Governor’s Proposed Gas-Tax Increase
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio House Republicans have proposed cutting Republican Gov. Mike Dewine’s 18-cents-per-gallon recommended gas-tax increase to maintain roads and bridges to 10.7 cents. Republicans unveiled their plan… Read More
Ohio Teen Tells Senate Why He Defied His Mom to Get Vaccinated
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An Ohio teen defied his mother’s anti-vaccine beliefs and started getting his shots when he turned 18 — and told Congress on Tuesday that it’s crucial to… Read More
Kentucky Governor Signs Organ Donor Law
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s Republican governor has signed a bill into law giving people more options to register as an organ donor. Gov. Matt Bevin signed Senate Bill 77… Read More
Mayor Supports Bill That Would Increase State Gas Tax
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The mayor of Columbus and other area leaders are supporting a bill that would increase the state’s gas tax by 18 cents a gallon to help… Read More
W.Va. Senate Passes Banking Fix to Medical Marijuana Law
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill addressing banking services for the state’s medical marijuana program. The Senate approved the bill 29-4 Tuesday. It now… Read More
Doc Denies Ordering Outsize Painkiller to End Patient’s Life
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A critical-care doctor accused of ordering excessive painkiller doses for dozens of Ohio hospital patients who died is denying he negligently or intentionally prescribed drugs to… Read More
HIV Cluster Confirmed in Cabell County
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia health officials say an active HIV cluster has been confirmed in Cabell County. A statement from the West Virginia Department of Public Health says… Read More
Backlog in Processing Medicaid Applications Delays Care
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – A backlog in processing applications for Ohio Medicaid eligibility continues to delay health care for needy families and cause financial difficulties for care providers. More than… Read More
Blackened W. Va. Stream May Be Caused By Coal Dust
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HELEN, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection says coal dust from an abandoned mine might be what’s blackening a stream that runs through Helen. The Register-Herald reports the… Read More
Ohio Patrol: Drug Arrests Up In 2018
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The State Highway Patrol has reported it made more drug arrests in Ohio in 2018 from the previous year. A patrol statement says troopers made 16,956… Read More
DeWine To Give First State of The State
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to bolster arguments for raising the Ohio gas tax by 18 cents, promote programs to improve children’s lives and discuss plans… Read More
Kentucky School Superintendents Oppose Tax Credit Bill
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s public school superintendents are opposing a bill that would grant tax credits to people who donate to scholarship funds for special-needs children or those in… Read More
Facebook to Help Expand Internet in West Virginia
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Facebook says it’s going to help expand broadband internet in West Virginia. The social media company announced a plan Monday to build a high-capacity fiber optic… Read More
New Governor to Deliver 1st State of the State Speech
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to push for an increase in Ohio’s gas tax and promote efforts to fight the opioid epidemic in his first State… Read More
Voters Rights Lawyers: GOP Aimed to Lock in Majority on Map
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Attorneys for voter rights groups argue that Ohio Republicans’ focus was locking in a 12-4 majority when they drew the state’s congressional map. Attorney Alora Thomas of… Read More
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