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WV STeP provides nonpartisan research information in Science and Technology Notes. These notes are intended only for informational purposes and do not indicate support or opposition to a particular bill or policy approach.

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Water Fluoridation in West Virginia

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Hemorrhagic Diseases in West Virginia Deer Populations

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Access to Naloxone in West Virginia Schools

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Kratom in West Virginia

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GLP-1 Agonists in West Virginia

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Vaping and E-Cigarette Use in West Virginia

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Certified Professional Midwives in West Virginia

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Food Deserts in West Virginia

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Lab-Grown Meat in West Virginia

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Social Media Regulation for West Virginia Teens

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Heavy Metals in West Virginia Baby Food

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West Virginia K-12 Vaccine Requirements

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Colorectal Cancer in West Virginia

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Abortion Reversal in West Virginia

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West Virginia Medical Cannabis

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Artificial Food Dyes in West Virginia

Alpha-Gal Syndrome in West Virginia

Ibogaine in West Virginia

Paraquat in West Virginia