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When Gov. Jim Justice said in a debate last year he would sign a nondiscrimination act for gay and transgender West Virginians if it reaches his desk, some Republican leaders called the moment a “turning point” for the state’s political landscape and LGBTQ community.
This law, most recently branded the “Fairness Act,” would bar discrimination against people, regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, in employment, housing and public places.
Advocates say the legislation has widespread, bipartisan support this year. Yet, despite being introduced almost every session for the last two decades, the bill rarely ends up reaching the House or Senate floor for a final vote.
West Virginia state lawmaker charged after storming US Capitol, refusing to resign
Derrick Evans facing bipartisan calls to step down
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West Virginia House of Delegates member Derrick Evans, left, is given the oath of office Dec. 14, 2020, in the House chamber at the state Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Evans recorded video of himself and fellow supporters of President Donald Trump storming the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 prompting calls for his resignation and thousands of signatures on an online petition advocating his removal. (Perry Bennett/West Virginia Legislature via AP)
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West Virginia Delegate Jason Barrett, third from left, representing the 61st District, is joined by West Virginia Sen. Craig Blair (R-15), West Virginia Delegates Eric Householder (R-64) and Paul Espinosa (R-66) and wife, Summer Barrett, on Thursday outside the Secretary of Stateâs Office in Martinsburg. Barrett officially changed parties, moving from Democrat to Republican.
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Delegate Jason Barrett officially switches to Republican Party journal-news.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from journal-news.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.