On this West Virginia Morning, a weekend of comedy kicks off Thursday in Morgantown. Now in its second year, the Red Eye Comedy Festival is not only highlighting the state’s nascent comedy community, but also attracting national talent to the region.
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Late in the afternoon on Monday, the West Virginia Senate took up SB 451 – comprehensive education reform – as amended by the House of Delegates. But the upper chamber provided its own amendment to the House’s version. Host Suzanne Higgins and Senior Statehouse Reporter Dave Mistich break down the day’s floor action over the bill and what could come next. We also hear from the chairman and minority chairman of the House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse.
The comprehensive education reform bill is back in the Senate’s court, and the Senate has proposed its own amendment – attempting to reach a compromise with the House.
It was Advanced Technology Center Day at the Capitol, and West Virginia’s two advanced technology centers were showcased. Reporter Randy Yohe has this report.
The House’s Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Chairman Del. Matthew Rohrbach, R-Cabell and Minority Chairman Del. Andrew Robinson, D-Kanawha join Suzanne Higgins for a discussion on substance use issues and legislation to address them.
On Tuesday, we’ll have an update on the latest update on the education reform bill, and we’ll have an in-depth report on multiple criminal justice reform bills. We’ll also be joined by the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Betsy Jividen.
On this West Virginia Morning, a weekend of comedy kicks off Thursday in Morgantown. Now in its second year, the Red Eye Comedy Festival is not only highlighting the state’s nascent comedy community, but also attracting national talent to the region.
On this West Virginia Morning, the first of four public hearings held by the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Monday drew criticism about changes to the plan. Caroline MacGregor reports.
On this West Virginia Morning, a group of state legislative and education leaders will soon embark on another national economic development tour. The program, called ChooseWV, tells West Virginia’s story directly to those who can make a major job and industry impact.
On this West Virginia Morning, family recipes are a way for people to connect with their ancestors, but what do you do when the measurements for the recipe aren’t exact and you’ve never actually tried Grandma’s potato candy. Brenda Sandoval in Harper’s Ferry had to find out. Inside Appalachia’s Capri Cafaro has more.