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Jack Walker joined West Virginia Public Broadcasting at the Eastern Panhandle Bureau in January 2024. Previously, he reported for the Washington Blade and the Times West Virginian in Fairmont. He has received both a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Brown University, as well as an associate’s degree from Frederick Community College.
Both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature voted to pass a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. But a technical error sent the state Senate into chaos Saturday night.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe West Virginia House of Delegates reviewed Senate Bill 474 Saturday. The bill would eliminate DEI initiatives across the state government — plus entities it funds, like public universities.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState lawmakers have paved the way for a new center at West Virginia University for civics education, which would focus on “classical western history and culture.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCheck back to our live blog for the latest updates from the West Virginia Legislature throughout the day and night on April 12. And follow along with our live TV coverage from 8 p.m. to midnight on our WVPB live stream.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe West Virginia House of Delegates voted Friday to pass Senate Bill 837, which would eliminate the West Virginia Office of Equal Opportunity. That office is charged with protecting residents from discrimination.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCurrent state law lets West Virginia youth begin working at age 14. Those teens may soon qualify for employment without a work permit, pending final approval from state officials.
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