'We have chosen to waste time': West Virginia Democrats criticize legislative session

'We have chosen to waste time': West Virginia Democrats criticize legislative session

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - On Wednesday, the West Virginia Democratic Party expressed their frustrations with the ongoing legislative session. The party says that throughout the session, there has been a major lack of progress when it comes to passing legislation that will create jobs and benefit the state's economy. They criticized legislation such as Senate Bill 474, which dismantles DEI programs across West Virginia, as well as bills that would …

Another session where it appears West Virginia lawmakers will do nothing for child care

Ellie O’Keefe stands in the West Virginia Capitol building in Charleston, W.Va. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to advocate for child care changes. (Amelia Ferrell Knisely | West Virginia Watch)When Ellie O’Keefe moved to Oak Hill in Fayette County, West Virginia, she was surprised how difficult it was to find child care. “I was very surprised, coming from a much more suburban area, to be faced by this lack of child care,” she said. More than 25,000 …