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On The Legislature Today, Gov. Jim Justice has extended the regular session by one day to allow lawmakers more time to work on a budget bill, but he says its unlikely the House and Senate will be able to complete a budget in that time that he would actually sign.
The governor discusses a likely special budget session, the bills he’ll present lawmakers on a session call, and his gasoline tax increase that Justice says has been “childishly” pulled from consideration in the House.
Senators have approved a bill that was the subject of intense debate in the House earlier in the session—ending the West Virginia Women’s Commission. Once again, the chamber’s female members took a stand supporting the measure.
With the passage of their budget bill yesterday behind them, members of the House are working their way through a number of bills left on their agenda this legislative session. Liz McCormick brings us a look at three of the bills approved in the chamber.
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A desperate attempt to pass a bill that had support from both parties in both chambers came down to the final minutes of the 2026 state Legislative session Saturday night. Aimed at keeping children in desperate situations safe, debate over the bill led to high emotions as hope from supporters began to fade. Senior Reporter Chris Schulz looks at what happened – and what comes next.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWe speak with Ron Flanary, co-author of "Big Emma," a book that explores the story of a powerful steam locomotive that hauled passengers, freight and coal in eastern Kentucky. Also, state officials want to keep the public informed about the launch of new rural health programs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe 2026 state Legislative session stretched all the way to midnight Saturday night. WVPB reporters Randy Yohe, Chris Schulz and Maria Young were in the rotunda as the session concluded and brings us this recap.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, a group sues over SNAP waivers, the coal forecast for next year is gloomy, and we learn how online gambling is affecting college students.
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