What happens when sleeping outside becomes a crime? The Safer Kentucky Act bans public sleeping, and repeat offenses could lead to prison time under a three-strikes rule. Critics say the law unfairly targets the homeless — are we solving the problem or punishing the most vulnerable?
Senate President Blair Details Plans For 2024 Session
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On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas sits down with Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, to discuss his goals for the 2024 West Virginia Legislative session.
Also, teachers may be able to teach intelligent design in public schools if a Senate education bill becomes law. Emily Rice has the story.
Finally, two resolutions were once again introduced in the House. The first would directly affect our state-elected constitutional officers; the other gives powers usually reserved for the legislature to the people.
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**Editor’s Note: A previous version of this post stated there was a story in this episode from Curtis Tate on a solar facility. That was an error. This story had to be cut last minute for time. It instead aired in the Jan. 17, 2024 episode of The Legislature Today.
Michael Barker was the maintenance director for Boone County public schools but now he has been indicted on 18 counts for allegedly stealing approximately $3.4 million from the school district.
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What happens when sleeping outside becomes a crime? The Safer Kentucky Act bans public sleeping, and repeat offenses could lead to prison time under a three-strikes rule. Critics say the law unfairly targets the homeless — are we solving the problem or punishing the most vulnerable?
Speaking to the Joint Committee on Health during the last legislative interim meetings for the year, Interim Inspector General for the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Ann Urling said budget cuts have kept her office at a 40 percent vacancy rate for staff positions.
On this West Virginia Morning, steel is a cornerstone of contemporary manufacturing and construction, going into everything from washing machines to buildings.