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Published on 06:15 GMT

West Virginia House amends food dye/additive ban bill, sends back to the Senate

House Health and Human Resources Committee Chairman Evan Worrell said House Bill 2354 would help put West Virginia on a path to healthier eating, though opponents believe it will make food products more expensive. (Photo courtesy of WV Legislative …

Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia - Label Pending
Published on 03:40 GMT

West Virginia Governor Signs ‘Riley Gaines Act’ Protecting Women’s Private Spaces

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed the Riley Gaines Act, codifying terms like “male” and “female” in law to protect single-sex spaces. The Riley Gaines Act (SB 456), according to the governor’s office: Enshrines the definitions of “male” …

Source: Daily Citizen - Colorado - Right-wing
Published on Mar 13, 2025

Riley Gaines Act becomes law in West Virginia: 'Common sense'

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, March 13, 2025 Gallatin, Tennessee's American former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines, who competed for the University of Kentucky NCAA swim team, delivers an address to a crowd about the impact of trans …

Source: The Christian Post - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on Mar 12, 2025

House of Delegates passes bill that would allow reclassification, lower quality standards for some West Virginia ...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY) – A bill that would allow energy companies and other outside entities to petition the Department of Environmental Protection to change the classification of waterways that are not used as a public water supply has overwhelmingly …

Source: WOAY 4 - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Missing 14-year-old found in West Virginia; man facing charges

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - An eastern Kentucky man is facing charges after police say he took a teenager from his home in southern Kentucky and then left him in West Virginia. The investigation started in western Pulaski County and ended near Huntington. The …

Source: WKYT - Kentucky - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

West Virginia lawmakers considering bills to increase penalties for fentanyl

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Both houses of the West Virginia legislature have passed bills that aim to introduce harsher criminal penalties for selling fentanyl. The state senate passed Senate Bill 196, which increases mandatory minimum sentences for …

Source: WTAP - West Virginia - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 12, 2025

‘Wolf of West Virginia’ pleads guilty to wire fraud in real estate scam

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Theodore Miller, a South Charleston man who styled himself as the “Wolf of West Virginia,” pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of wire fraud after defrauding more than 170 investors in a pair of real estate schemes. The …

Source: Lootpress - West Virginia - Center-right
Published on Mar 12, 2025

West Virginia governor signs law defining ‘male’ and ‘female’

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed the “Riley Gaines Act” into law, making the state the 12th in the nation to define terms such as “male” and “female” in state law. The legislation, also known as SB 456/HB …

Source: Lootpress - West Virginia - Center-right
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Sheriff: Man arrested after allegedly taking child from Kentucky to West Virginia

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Jackson County man was arrested following a complaint that he transported a child from Pulaski County to West Virginia, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. Officials say they responded to a residence in …

Source: Lex 18 - Kentucky - Label Pending
Published on Mar 13, 2025

Morgantown business owner sentenced to prison for money laundering

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Monongalia County business owner has been sentenced to prison after defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture of grant money, federal prosecutors said. Timothy Chad Henson, 35, of Morgantown has been sentenced to 18 months …

Source: WCHS - West Virginia - Label Pending
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Woman police believe ordered Huntington prom night killings to be released from prison

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A woman serving a life sentence for a Huntington murder case linked to drugs is being released. The chairwoman of the West Virginia Parole Board said Cherylethia Holmes, also known as “Bunny,” was granted parole on Monday. Police …

Source: WSAZ - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on Mar 11, 2025

At Black Policy Day, participants oppose efforts to end DEI programs in West Virginia

As West Virginia leaders move forward with a plan to eliminate state-funded diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, some visitors to the state Capitol on Monday would like them to reconsider. “I really would like them to look into why they are …

Source: West Virginia Watch - Left-wing
Published on Mar 11, 2025

West Virginia establishes statewide paranormal trail for dark tourism

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Driven by tourists' fascination with the eerie and unexplained, West Virginia has developed a statewide paranormal trail, guiding thrill-seekers to its most haunted and spine-chilling destinations. Advertisement Chelsea Ruby, …

Source: West Virginia Explorer - Neutral
Published on Mar 10, 2025

West Virginia House Bill calls for statewide camping ban

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - West Virginia House Bill 2382 would implement a statewide camping ban. The bill had its first reading Friday, March 7, and is scheduled for its second reading on Monday, March 10. The bill, if passed, would “establish …

Source: WTAP - West Virginia - Uncategorized
Published on 05:11 GMT

Greene County man arrested in string of burglaries

A Wind Ridge man is accused of stealing an ATM, prying open jukeboxes and breaking into a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter. In court paperwork filed Wednesday, state police alleged Briar D. Jones, 30, was responsible for stealing at least $9,180 in …

Source: Observer-Reporter - Pennsylvania - Label Pending
Published on Mar 13, 2025

Man arrested after walking nude, following women through Mon County apartment complex

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was arrested Wednesday after police said he was following women around a Monongalia County apartment complex while nude. Tafadzwa Chapoto, 25, was reportedly walking around the Mountain Valley Apartment complex fully nude on …

Source: WDTV 5 - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on 05:28 GMT

Case of man accused of pointing gun at a child headed to grand jury

Collins ELKINS — Probable cause was found this week in the case of an Elkins man accused of pointing a handgun at a 12-year-old child. Eddie Ray Collins, 32, who is charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm, appeared in Randolph County …

Source: The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia - Label Pending
Published on Mar 13, 2025

Prosecutor warns of harsh penalties as fentanyl epidemic escalates in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Seventeen individuals were indicted this week on drug-related charges involving fentanyl and methamphetamine in Marshall County, marking an unusual surge in such cases, according to Marshall County Prosecutor Joe Canestraro. " …

Source: WTOV9 - Ohio - Right-wing
Published on Mar 10, 2025

Female prison guard accused of sexually abusing inmates — including notorious 'Suitcase Killer' Heather Mack

“Suitcase Killer” Heather Mack is among a group of women claiming to have been sexually abused by a former corrections officer at Chicago’s Metropolitan Corrections Center, The Post can reveal. Brittany Hall, 31, was indicted by a federal grand jury on …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

Atlantic County Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Providing Illegal Drugs That Led to Deaths of Two Teenagers

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that an Atlantic County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in providing fentanyl that resulted in two teenagers fatally overdosing on …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 15:09 GMT

ITALY: Opening of Cutro shipwreck trial ― Court orders Italy to pay compensation to people held on coastguard vessel ― ...

A criminal trial related to the Cutro shipwreck has opened in Crotone. Italy has been ordered to pay compensation to a group of people who were prevented from disembarking from an Italian coastguard ship. The Italian National Press Federation (FNSI) has …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 05:51 GMT

Thomson Federal Prison Faces Critical Staffing Crisis as Government Shutdown Looms

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 400 federal law enforcement officers at Thomson Prison face severe financial uncertainty as Congress approaches the March 14 shutdown deadline. The facility, already grappling …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 05:04 GMT

USCF Taking Measures to Treat Scabies; Visitation, Volunteer Services Impacted

A case of scabies in a section of the Utah State Correctional Facility will close some areas to visitors and quarantine inmates in the infected unit. The reported case is currently in the geriatric section of Currant, a unit that houses geriatric …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 17:52 GMT

WaterStep Brings Safe Water Projects to Every Prison in Kenya, Increasing Hygiene Standards and Saving Lives

WaterStep is proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement: every prisoner in Kenya now has access to safe drinking water in all of the country’s 135 prisons. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WaterStep, a …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 08:31 GMT

Narcotics Scanner Market is Predicted to Reach USD 7.5 billion at a CAGR of 6.35% by 2035

The narcotics scanner market is expanding due to rising security concerns, technological advancements, and increasing adoption of AI-driven detection solutions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Narcotics …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 06:11 GMT

Sen. Raffy Exposes "Prison-like" Conditions of OFWs in Accommodation Houses

PHILIPPINES, March 12 - Press Release March 12, 2025 Sen. Raffy Exposes "Prison-like" Conditions of OFWs in Accommodation Houses As part of his role as the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers Chairperson, Senator Raffy Tulfo on March 10 conducted …

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Published on March 12, 2025 - 02:10 GMT

Attorney General Ford Announces Homicide Charges Against 20 Defendants from the Deaths of Three Inmates at Ely State ...

Carson City, NV – Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a final arrest was made on Wednesday, March 5 against the persons charged with murdering three inmates and injuring five others at Ely State Prison. Defendants have been charged with …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

5 Reasons Why Personal Injury Law Firms Expand Into Mass Torts

Mike Papantonio, a nationally respected "father of mass torts," breaks down the benefits and offers guidance to firms wanting to take the leap. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For personal injury law …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

Barakat + Bossa Names Brad Emler as Chief Operating Officer, Primes for Continued Growth

Renowned, Chambers-ranked international business law firm Barakat + Bossa introduces new COO Brad Emler CORAL GABLES, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Barakat + Bossa, a Chambers-ranked international business, commercial …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

Okaloosa & Walton County Criminal Defense Attorneys with Payment Plans

Most Okaloosa & Walton County Criminal Defense Attorneys do NOT offer Payment Plans. Among the lawyers who do, the fee must be paid before the case closes. OKALOOSA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida criminal …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and Idaho

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, and Idaho. The …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 13, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

ModeOne Technologies Expands its ModeOne Connect Program

Oxygen Forensics joins growing list of affiliates integrating with ModeOne OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ModeOne Technologies Inc., the leader in targeted, remote smartphone collection, today announced …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on March 13, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

American Businessman Responds to Dismissal of $50M Lawsuit Filed by Vietnamese Singer

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American businessman Gerard Richard Williams III has addressed recent claims regarding a lawsuit filed and subsequently dismissed by Vietnamese pop star Dam Vinh Hung. The lawsuit, …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on March 13, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Prosperity for US Foundation Welcomes Dr. Barry Poulson to Board of Directors

Renowned Economist and Author Joins National Movement for US Economic Prosperity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and ensuring …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on March 14, 2025 - 02:10 GMT

DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Bank of America Customers Whose Data May ...

NEWTOWN, Pa., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at Bank of America (“Bank of America”). Bank of America learned of suspicious activity on its …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 13, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Call for Action on Affordable Housing Crisis

Real Estate Leaders Urge Policymakers to Unite for Housing Stability Amid Economic Uncertainty LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 13, 2025 - 13:43 GMT

Carter Mario Law Firm Launches Annual Free Taxi Service Today to Curb Drunk Driving During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Connecticut law firm expands long-running initiative to keep roads safe during one of the year’s most dangerous holidays. CONNECTICUT, CT, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Connecticut gears up for St. Patrick’s Day …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 01:42 GMT

DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Imagine360, LLC Customers Whose Data May ...

NEWTOWN, Pa., March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations at Imagine360, LLC (“Imagine360”). Imagine360 learned of suspicious activity on its network …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 14, 2025 - 01:07 GMT

DoubleVerify (DV) Ad Metrics Under Scrutiny – Hagens Berman

SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman, a leading class-action law firm, has launched an investigation into DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DV) for possible violations of U.S. securities laws. The probe comes in the wake of a …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Mohr Marketing Launches Rapid Results Leads® to Revolutionize Client Acquisition for Legal and Healthcare Practices

Mohr Marketing has launched Rapid Results Leads®, an innovative service that will transform client acquisition within the legal and healthcare sectors. ALLENTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- – Mohr Marketing, a …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Law ...
Published on March 14, 2025 - 00:46 GMT

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MPWR) between February 8, 2024 and November 8, 2024, both dates inclusive ( …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 00:36 GMT

ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTLA) between July 30, 2024 and January 8, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 00:22 GMT

ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Neumora Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRA) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 00:19 GMT

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Fluence Energy, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNC) between November 29, 2023 and …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 00:15 GMT

ROSEN, TOP RANKED GLOBAL COUNSEL, Encourages Atkore Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Atkore Inc. (NYSE: ATKR) between February 1, 2024 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 00:05 GMT

SoundHound AI, Inc. Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses in SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN, SOUNW) You Are ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOUN, SOUNW) resulting from allegations that …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 00:04 GMT

PCRX DEADLINE: ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess ...

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Pacira BioSciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCRX) between August 2, 2023 and August 8, 2024, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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