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West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed the First Amendment Preservation Act, blocking state agencies from hiring ad firms that use media blacklists or ideological ratings to favor certain news outlets. This law targets groups like NewsGuard and the Global Disinformation Index, which critics say penalize conservative media. Supporters, including the Independent Media Council, hail it as a win for free speech, arguing these raters use biased standards. The law aligns with a national trend, with Florida and the federal government also taking action against viewpoint bias in ads. West Virginias move sets a precedent for more states to ensure public funds spread information to all voices, not just one side.

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