Leann Ray
Editor-in-Chief at West Virginia Watch
Editor-in-chief of @WV_Watch | West Virginian | Poca Dot 🔴 | Formerly @wvgazettemail and @wvflipside | She/her
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1 week ago |
yahoo.com | Leann Ray
Despite Black lawmakers in the West Virginia House of Delegates giving passionate speeches about the dangers of ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Republicans still passed a bill to ban DEI in the state. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography)The regular session of the West Virginia Legislature ended Saturday night, but not before there was one last big fight that gave the majority a chance to show their disdain for West Virginians who don’t look like them.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Leann Ray
Exposure to mixed coal mine dust that contains silica — a carcinogen — can lead to the development of pneumoconiosis, commonly known as black lung disease. (Getty Images)I’ve always thought the bumper sticker “Friends of Coal” was odd. Why be a friend to a fossil fuel? Especially one that’s caused so much disease, death and destruction in the state. About 20% of coal miners in Central Appalachia are suffering from black lung, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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3 weeks ago |
register-herald.com | Leann Ray
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Leann Ray
Gov. Patrick Morrisey addresses the public during his first State of the State speech on Feb. 12, 2025, where he called to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography)We have just 11 days left of the legislative session, and 26 bills have made it to the governor’s desk. The success of the Legislature isn’t based on how many bills it passes — it’s if those bills are helping West Virginians.
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4 weeks ago |
register-herald.com | Leann Ray
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