An exhibit at the West Virginia and Regional History Center (WVRHC) at WVU invites the public to explore influential traditions for today and tomorrow.
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On The Legislature Today, during his State of the State Address, Gov. Jim Justice presented lawmakers with two plans.
The first was a way to balance the 2018 budget. The second, was a plan to raise more than $1 billion for road construction in the state through a road bond. Since, Justice has been traveling the state promoting that bond plan, but lawmakers have taken little action.
Secretary of the Department of Transportation Tom Smith discusses the proposal and whether Justice has given up on the push for new road funding.
Under a tax reform initiative in the Senate, West Virginians would pay a lower rate of income tax, but higher sales and property taxes—that is if both a Senate Bill and a Constitutional amendment make it through the legislative process and are approved by voters.
The Select Committee on Tax Reform and a Senate Finance subcommittee discussed the changes this morning, which members on both sides of the aisle say they have concerns over.
The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill to require parents or guardians be notified if their underage daughter is seeking an abortion. House Bill 2002 was the subject of a public hearing at the Capitol this morning.
On this West Virginia Morning, an exhibit at WVU explores folklife old and new, and from the Allegheny Front, the shortfalls of community engagement with hydrogen hubs.
On this West Virginia Morning, Gayle Manchin discusses the Appalachian Regional Commission's accomplishments and future. We also learn about a new strain of Mpox and how to avoid it.
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.