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On this episode of The Legislature Today, in this school year alone, the state Board of Education has been asked to approve 19 school closures or consolidations. News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sen. Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, a member of the Senate Education Committee, and Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, to discuss what needs to be done to fix the issue.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMcDowell and Mingo counties have historically produced large quantities of coal, but they have suffered after coal mines have closed — or been abandoned. Thanks to a grant program, the two counties are getting some funding for water and sewer projects.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Bill 4412 would require certain websites to verify that an individual is 18 years of age or older to prevent minors from accessing harmful content.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe West Virginia Secretary of State has declined to turn over personal voter registration data to the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHanshaw highlighted the "Skills to Work" bill (House Bill 4005), the "Recharge West Virginia Act" (House Bill 4004), and the "Portable Benefits Bill" (House Bill 4009). He also discussed the "Mountaineer Flex Bill" (House Bill 4013) and the "Industrial Access Road Bill" (House Bill 4007).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThree years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, some of those who joined a successful $600 million class action lawsuit have been paid. But some have not. Also, Gov. Patrick Morrisey pushes for his tax cut and the House of Delegates debates elections and employment bills.
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