Government

Warner Says ‘No’ To US Department Of Justice A Second Time, This West Virginia Morning

Secretary of State Kris Warner said his office has received a second request from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking unredacted information on hundreds of thousands of registered voters in this state. We recently spoke with him to learn why he’s not turning that information over. Also, high school students from all over the state came to the capitol Tuesday, asking legislators to put money in the budget for smoking cessation programs.

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Student Leaders Ask Legislators To Fund Anti-Tobacco Programs

This year's annual Tobacco Free Day at the legislature featured high school students from across the state dressed in ponchos and carrying umbrellas to advocate use of the Rainy Day fund for smoking cessation programs.

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Flood Warning Proposal Moves Forward Around Flood Anniversary

SENTRY, or the Smart Environmental Notification Threat Response System, is a proposal for a 36-month, $10 million pilot program aimed at improving flood prediction and response, being promoted by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. 

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School Funding Needs And Understanding Snow Mold, This West Virginia Morning

A challenge lawmakers are struggling with this session is how to pay for public schools in a state where there’s falling enrollment, especially in rural counties. Also, the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom explains snow mold.

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