We have a conversation with Marshall University's Turning Point USA chapter president. We also learn about a recently released horror film shot near Huntington, and the population decline in central Appalachia that may be getting worse.
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Over the weekend, a horrific fire in Clay County claimed the lives of four foster children. It’s put an intense and more immediate spotlight on a child welfare system in crisis. Lawmakers have been working throughout interim sessions on addressing the significant needs of the state’s foster care system, and now they bring that work into the regular session.
Assistant News Director Glynis Board brings us a story exploring the complexity of the foster care issue.
House Majority Leader and Vice Chair of the House Health and Human Resources Committee, Del. Amy Summers, R-Taylor, and Jeremiah Samples, Deputy Secretary of the state Department of Health and Human Services join host Suzanne Higgins for a deeper discussion on the struggles and needs of the state’s foster care system.
Senior Statehouse Reporter Dave Mistich and Digital Reporter Shayla Klein also bring us an update on the latest from the Capitol and on social media.
On Tuesday’s episode of “The Legislature Today,” we’ll bring you an in-depth look at West Virginia’s medical marijuana law and the issue of recreational marijuana use. Then joining us on set will be Senate President Mitch Carmichael and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw.
We have a conversation with Marshall University's Turning Point USA chapter president. We also learn about a recently released horror film shot near Huntington, and the population decline in central Appalachia that may be getting worse.
This week, the region is known for exporting coal, but it’s losing people, too. Also, folk singer Ginny Hawker grew up singing the hymns of the Primitive Baptist Church, but she didn’t think of performing until she got a little boost from Appalachian icon Hazel Dickens. And, the chef of an award-winning Asheville restaurant was shaped by memories of growing up in West Virginia.
High winds Wednesday fanned more than 20 fires across the state, and the largest of those fires is still burning. Also, we speak with a journalist who has been covering population decline in central Appalachia.
Founded by assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA focuses its energies largely on college campuses like Marshall University. Mason County freshman Branson Tolliver is Marshall’s chapter president. He talks with Randy Yohe on the goals of this growing student movement.