West Virginia
WV House of Delegates passes vaccine requirement bill
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) – Earlier this week the West Virginia House of Delegates passed another bill. This time, it was House Bill 5105, which proposes to eliminate vaccine requirements in schools. Although the bill passed, the vote had a tight 57 to 41 margin. Delegate Joey Garcia (D) voted in opposition, saying the bill simply does not suit West Virginia.
“It’s going to hurt public health,” Garcia said. “It’s going to potentially hurt vulnerable populations in West Virginia, where we have an overall unhealthy population. It’s just not right for our people.”
Garcia further expressed why he thinks vaccine requirements in schools are important.
“We have some of the best school immunization laws in the country we’re number 1 or close to the top,” said Garcia. “It’s very important for the kids that are going there, so there’s not outbreaks and other people that may be vulnerable in their home. This protects whole communities along with the teachers and staff that work there.”
The decision in Charleston has also created discussion locally. Monongalia County Commissioner, Tom Bloom, says it should be a medical decision, not a political one.
“When you go to a doctor, you listen to their advice,” Bloom said. “You don’t go to a politician and ask for that advice. Please, let’s let the doctors do what they do best. They’re telling the school system it ensures the health of everyone.”
House Bill 5105 has been communicated to the Senate, and there has been no further consideration as of Thursday. WDTV attempted to reach out to the sponsoring delegates of HB 5105 but requests were unsuccessful.
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OHIO COUNTY, WV — Protesters lined Kruger Street and National Road in Wheeling on Saturday as part of “No Kings” demonstrations held across the country.
People were already packed along the streets before the protest began at 11:30 as participants cited rising gas prices and the controversial Iran war. Protesters chanted and voiced their opinions during the event.
Teddie Grogan said the group gathered to push back against what they see as undemocratic leadership and unnecessary conflict. “We’re here today to protest the fact that we want our country we want it run as a democracy we don’t want wars that are somebodys choice and not a necessity,” Grogan said.
Former U.S. military member Cody Cumpston also criticized the current administration and said he is frustrated by the cost of living and the direction of the country. “I’m here today because of the current administration we’re in a new war we didn’t need to be in prices are still skyrocketing I’m just tired of it I feel like they’ve forgotten all about us and they keep forgetting about us,” Cumpston said.
Another protester, April Pascoli, said she believes many people are not aware of what the administration is doing internationally and at home. “If I don’t go to work one day and I ask people do you know what’s happening in this country? And somebody says, we’re at war right now? Really? People my age don’t even know that we have troops on the ground, that they are bombing. Bombing our bases in the middle east. Do you know that, do you realize that?” Pascoli said.
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