Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia Daily News – As West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice stood in the House of Delegates chamber last week delivering the annual State of the State address, he jumped from topic to topic, highlighting his greatest hits. When he came to the state’s abortion ban, the assembled lawmakers rose in a standing ovation.
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“As long as I’m your governor, I will stand with life, period,” Justice said. “Additionally, I’m proposing that we take care of the moms.”
Justice’s proposal was simple: dedicate $1 million to centers that encourage people to give birth regardless of their circumstances. Less than 24 hours later, the House Health and Human Resources Committee met to pass a bill to make the plan a reality.
