Candidates For West Virginia Governor Are Split Over Weed Legalization: Here's What Voters Should Know
West Virginia should legalize recreational cannabis and join the growing number of states that already took that step. That's according to Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, who is a Democratic candidate for governor of the Mountain State.
Democrat Steve Williams makes marijuana legalization an issue in the governor’s race
Democrat Steve Williams trails Republican state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in the race for governor in West Virginia. A MetroNews Poll released last month had Morrisey leading Williams 49 percent to 35 percent with 16 percent undecided.
Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce marijuana legalization bill
Nearly all neighboring states have legalized recreational adult use of marijuana, and if this new bill passes, Pennsylvania could join them. House Bill 2500, sponsored by Rep. Aaron D. Kaufer (D), is a bipartisan bill that differs from past marijuana legislation.
Pot Companies Are Fleeing the First Nation to Legalize Marijuana
Uruguay led the world in legalizing marijuana a decade ago, but its dream of building a medical cannabis and hemp powerhouse employing thousands of people with $1 billion in exports is facing a harsh reality check.
West Virginia governor’s race tackles recreational marijuana legalization
The idea of legalizing recreational adult-use cannabis in West Virginia is now a 2024 campaign issue. Democratic nominee for West Virginia governor Huntington Mayor Steve Williams came out in favor of legalizing pot.
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Fire danger persists, but still no state burn ban in West Virginia
West Virginia remains in a drought, with little or no rain in sight. Despite this, and combined with high fire danger, there ...
West Virginia governor to call on lawmakers to consider child care and tax proposals this month
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will call the Legislature back to the Capitol this month to consider several proposals.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to address West Virginia Democrats later in September
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear will be the keynote speaker at an annual West Virginia Democratic Party dinner later ...
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Governor Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry unveils new firefighting equipment
The arrival of new firefighting equipment was announced by Governor Jim Justice at Twin Falls Resort State Park. According to ...
West Virginia General Election officially begins on Friday
County clerks in West Virginia will beginning to mail absentee ballots on Friday, marking the official start of the 2024 ...
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Coal product company tied to West Virginia governor gets more time in lawsuit
A federal judge is giving a coal products company tied to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family more time to address a ...
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Barbara Schau: Governor, lawmakers must take on Big Tobacco (Opinion)
As a nurse who saw firsthand the health effects of tobacco and as someone who lost her husband to tobacco-related health ...
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Governor warns that people threatening schools will be found and prosecuted
Pranksters making threats to West Virginia's schools and others issuing threats with plans to cause harm will be tracked down by a special task force and made to ...
West Virginia governor calls for special session to begin Sept. 30
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has announced the date for the next special session of the legislature on Monday.The ...
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“Prepped to Serve Appalachia” program gives aspiring chefs in West Virginia the chance to learn under Chef Paul Smith
The "Prepped to Serve Appalachia" program is put on by West Virginia Health Right and backed by WorkForce West Virginia and Governor Jim Justice.