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On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas talks with Del. Cathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam, and Senate Minority Leader Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, about the issue of child care in the state and how it is a personal and economic development issue.
Also, it was the 30th day of the 60-day session. We are at the midpoint, and there will be a series of deadlines lawmakers must meet, beginning next week, to get legislation introduced and moving.
The House of Delegates rejected a bill Thursday that would have allowed corporations to make contributions to political campaigns. As Jack Walker reports, the idea faced bipartisan pushback.
Several bills being considered by the legislature this year have reignited a long-running debate about who has ultimate control over the state’s schools. Chris Schulz has more.
And on Wednesday, the House passed a Department of Environmental Protections rules package. The bill included a change that could allow more pollutants in streams in the state. Briana Heaney has more.
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