West Virginia gov signs needle exchange program regulations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill to introduce more stringent requirements to needle exchange programs amid a spike in HIV cases in the state. Justice signed the bill into law Thursday. The legislation requires operators to offer an array of health outreach services. Supporters say it will help those addicted to opioids get connected to health care to fight addiction. The new rules take effect amid one of the nation’s highest spikes in HIV case