High School Student Uses Music, Nonprofit To Raise W.Va. Literacy Rates

High school student Rania Zuri has made it her mission to end book deserts in West Virginia. Book deserts are places without libraries and bookstores, threatening literacy rates for young children. A senior at Morgantown High School, Zuri founded the LiTEArary Society to provide books to preschool children across West Virginia.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 03, 2023

Senate Finance Investigates Governor’s Donation To Marshall For New Baseball Stadium

The Senate Finance Committee wants to know how $10 million in CARES money ended up being donated by Gov. Jim Justice’s administration to Marshall University for its new baseball stadium.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 03, 2023

Senate Finance Investigates Governor’s Donation To Marshall For New Baseball Stadium

The Senate Finance Committee wants to know how $10 million in CARES money ended up being donated by Gov. Jim Justice’s administration to Marshall University for its new baseball stadium.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 03, 2023

Reporter Roundtable Explores Health Legislation

On this episode of The Legislature Today, there have been a number of health-related issues discussed this legislative session – from gender-affirming care, to PEIA coverage and foster care. For this week’s reporter roundtable, Chris Schulz speaks with WVPB’s Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice and Allen Siegler from Mountain State Spotlight.

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Health & Science Shepherd Snyder, Feb. 03, 2023

Chronic Disease, Pain Treatment Clinic Free In Eastern Panhandle

WVU Medicine’s Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers are hosting remote workshops to help teach Eastern Panhandle locals how to treat chronic diseases and pain.

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Government Curtis Tate, Feb. 03, 2023

House Passes Bill Limiting Medical Care For Transgender Youth

Two House committees approved HB 2007. A public hearing was held on the bill Thursday. On Friday, the chamber voted on final passage.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Feb. 03, 2023

WVU Study Looks At Full Practice Authority

Allowing nurse practitioners to provide a broader range of care can improve health outcomes in underserved rural and minority communities according to a new WVU study.

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