Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Form Energy Project Funding, Bus Drivers, Adoption Tax Credits Approved By House Finance Committee
The House Finance Committee debated a wide variety of bills on Monday that were recommended for passage.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Judge Grants Motion To Stay In Dunbar Police Brutality Lawsuit
A federal judge has granted a stay in a case of alleged police misconduct. U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of West Virginia Irene Berger's decision Friday to grant the stay follows an Emer...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReporter Roundtable Explores Health Legislation
On this episode of The Legislature Today, there have been a number of health-related issues discussed this legislative session – from gender-affirming care, to PEIA coverage and foster care. For this week’s reporter roundtable, Chris Schulz speaks with WVPB’s Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice and Allen Siegler from Mountain State Spotlight.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Finance Investigates Governor’s Donation To Marshall For New Baseball Stadium
The Senate Finance Committee wants to know how $10 million in CARES money ended up being donated by Gov. Jim Justice’s administration to Marshall University for its new baseball stadium.
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House Passes Bill Limiting Medical Care For Transgender Youth
Two House committees approved HB 2007. A public hearing was held on the bill Thursday. On Friday, the chamber voted on final passage.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsStudent Safety, Success And Our Song Of The Week On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Education Reporter Chris Schulz sat down with West Virginia teachers Shane Healy and Robin Chancey on our latest episode of The Legislature Today to discuss the state of our schools and some of the proposed changes.
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