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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A Look At Education Challenges And Proposals
On this episode of The Legislature Today, from school safety to student success, there has already been a lot of discussion around the state's educational system this legislative session. Education Reporter Chris Schulz sat down with two West Virginia teachers to discuss the state of our schools and some of the proposed changes.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLimits On Trans Youth Medical Care Move Through House
After a nearly two-hour public hearing on a bill that would prohibit transgender youth from obtaining gender affirming medical procedures, House Democrats tried to amend House Bill 2007.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Hear From Medical Experts In Public Hearing On Trans Bill
It was the first time medical experts testified on a bill that would restrict gender-affirming treatments for transgender youth.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Education Discusses Financial Literacy, Free Period Products
The Senate Education Committee started the day off with a lively discussion of several topics, including history and hygiene.
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Budget Surpluses, Taxes And Recycling Plastics On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Government Reporter Randy Yohe spoke with Gov. Jim Justice during Wednesday night’s episode of The Legislature Today. We listen to part of that conversation where the governor discussed budget surpluses and tax reductions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFocus Groups Identify Issues Causing W.Va’s Low NAEP Scores
he Solutions for Success focus groups were initiated in response to the most recent National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) test scores that ranked West Virginia near the bottom of the list. A series of focus groups were held in Morgantown, Wheeling, Charleston, Beckley and Martinsburg.
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