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West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signs the First Amendment Preservation Act, halting state agencies from collaborating with advertising firms that employ media blacklists or ideological rating systems. This move aligns with a broader national debate on censorship in advertising, as groups like NewsGuard and the Global Disinformation Index face criticism for potentially steering ad dollars away from certain voices. The Independent Media Council, representing outlets reaching over seventy million Americans, supports this decision, arguing that these monitors act as biased gatekeepers. Florida has already passed a similar law, and federal rules in the National Defense Authorization Act block the Pentagon from using these systems for recruitment ads. West Virginias action sets a strong example, potentially encouraging more states to follow suit and ensure public messages reach everyone without ideological filters.

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