This week on Inside Appalachia, since 1967, Foxfire has been a storehouse of traditional Appalachian knowledge that still helps people today. It continues to preserve music and history, but part of Foxfire’s heritage has been recording the stories of Appalachian women. This week, we explore Foxfire — its past, present and future.
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With SB 451 – comprehensive education reform – effectively dead, attention now turns to another bill that’s stirring up controversy at the statehouse and around West Virginia. HB 2519 – the Campus Self Defense Act – is on the fast track. The bill would allow people with concealed carry licenses to carry their guns on college campuses.
HB 2519 narrowly advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. That move was followed by a motion to bring the bill directly to the floor on Wednesday night, but then a motion Thursday morning sent the bill to the House Finance Committee.
College campuses around the state strongly oppose the bill. About a hundred people gathered at West Virginia University’s downtown campus to voice their concerns. There was also a smaller counter protest. Reporter Brittany Patterson sent us a montage of comments from Morgantown.
We hear from two lawmakers with vastly different opinions on HB 2519. Del. Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh, supports the Campus Self Defense Act, while Del. Barbara Evans Fleischauer, D-Monongalia, opposes the bill.
The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services is hoping for movement on HB 2625, which has been in the House Finance Committee for almost two weeks. The bill would establish higher reimbursement rates for meals served to seniors in both congregate and in-home settings. It would mean an additional $5.3 million for the program. Reporter Danite Belay brings us this story.
It was History Day at the Capitol, and if there’s one thing West Virginians care about deeply, it’s their heritage. Reporter Randy Yohe found visitors today with roots that run deep.
This week on Inside Appalachia, since 1967, Foxfire has been a storehouse of traditional Appalachian knowledge that still helps people today. It continues to preserve music and history, but part of Foxfire’s heritage has been recording the stories of Appalachian women. This week, we explore Foxfire — its past, present and future.
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