Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Update: State school board didn't take action on the vaccination issue today but said they support the superintendents' attempts to uphold current vaccine laws. They plan to reconsider the issue during their June meeting.

Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely

New: “We’re collateral damage” — a WV school district hires attorney to review Morrisey’s vaccine mandate The attorney will have to sort out who has authority to set school vaccination polices — the governor, the Legislature or the health department? https://t.co/ZpBAU20wAp

Breaking: State school board will pursue litigation over the constitutionality of HB 2755 regarding the board's independent policy authority. Lawmakers passed the bill this year. Here's more info on bill from @BradMcElhinny https://t.co/NDKej8FOyD

RT @wvgazettemail: A Charleston insurance provider says a coal company owned by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, https://t.co/RSBTPMxTbW., and his fa…

Republicans’ spending bill would partially shift to states the costs of SNAP, which some experts and Democrats predicted will lead to major cuts in the program — and possibly even an end to it in some states. https://t.co/chpGDlbfbP

RT @WVBeverageAssoc: FDA Will Allow Three New Color Additives Made from Minerals, Algae and Flower Petals | Food Manufacturing https://t.co…

Hello X — I’m looking for newly graduated teaching students who plan to teach in West Virginia. I’d love to speak with you for a story! My DMs are open.

If there’s a guarantee I’ll be crying at 10 am, it’s children singing! Rock Brach Elementary choir led by WV Teacher of the Year Seth Skiles did an outstanding job. My music and choir teachers made the biggest difference in my life. ⭐️ https://t.co/DCTyIayWLr

New: A group representing children suing the state of West Virginia over its troubled foster care system wants the lawsuit revived after a judge tossed the case in February. They’re also requesting a new judge. Problems persist in the overwhelmed system. https://t.co/dma16ZHvzR

New: Attorneys representing children suing West Virginia over its troubled foster care system filed to revive the suit after a federal judge tossed it in Feb. They are also asking for a new judge. Story coming shortly. The 2019 suit alleged widespread mistreatment of foster kids.

Heads up: state school board will discuss the vaccine policy today — agenda is linked at bottom of my story. I’ll be there w/ updates.

Amelia Knisely @ameliaknisely

New: “We’re collateral damage” — a WV school district hires attorney to review Morrisey’s vaccine mandate The attorney will have to sort out who has authority to set school vaccination polices — the governor, the Legislature or the health department? https://t.co/ZpBAU20wAp

A federal judge orders the “full restoration” of services at the NIOSH, ending a reduction in force that robbed coal miners nationwide who rely on the program of options to prevent further illness and injury. From @caitycoyne https://t.co/tfb1ekZGIE

RT @AmandaBarren: A federal judge has granted an injunction ruling that NIOSH programs must return.. per attorney @Sam4WV the Federal Gov…

New: “We’re collateral damage” — a WV school district hires attorney to review Morrisey’s vaccine mandate The attorney will have to sort out who has authority to set school vaccination polices — the governor, the Legislature or the health department? https://t.co/ZpBAU20wAp

RT @BradMcElhinny: Judge’s order would reverse job cuts that endangered black lung screening programs https://t.co/SomxOIElt6

Great investigation by @clarabatess: Missouri’s system for providing legal representation to families ensnared in the foster care system is highly decentralized, relying on county-level funding and operating with little state oversight. https://t.co/etzVylHeaY

RT @rachelannwegner: I sat down with dozens of students ages 8-18 to talk about how gun violence and school shootings affect the way they t…

RT @BradMcElhinny: revised with comment from Morrisey administration https://t.co/A11wRAQSv3