When you think of “Appalachian cooking,” what comes to mind? For a lot of folks, it’s savory comfort foods like biscuits with sausage gravy, crispy fried chicken and mashed potatoes loaded with butter. But, what about folks who want that comfort food, without involving animals? Jan Brandenburg is a pharmacist and poet in Eastern Kentucky. Over the last 30 years, she’s collected and perfected recipes that take a plant-based approach to the Appalachian table. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with Brandenburg about her new book The Modern Mountain Cookbook.

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Government Chris Schulz, Apr. 17, 2025

Senate Democrats Formally Request Repeal Of Controversial DEI Bill

The state Senate’s two democrats have both signed a letter to Senate President Randy Smith stating that Senate Bill 474 did not properly complete legislative action, and should not be enrolled, authenticated, or presented to the Governor for approval. They are also calling on the governor to veto the bill if it reaches him.

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Government Chris Schulz, Apr. 16, 2025

State’s Democratic Party Continues Public Criticism Of Anti-DEI Bill Procedure

The West Virginia Democratic Party is demanding the reversal of the anti-DEI bill until what they call proper legislative procedures and transparent debate can take place.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 15, 2025

Governor Signs Elementary School Discipline Bill

Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 199 into law Tuesday morning at Ripley Elementary School. ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 14, 2025

W.Va. Nearly Funded Tobacco Education Efforts, But Let Bill Die In Committee

A bill to fund a Tobacco Education Fund in the nation’s most nicotine addicted state failed in the final hours of the 2025 legislative session.

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Government WVPB Staff, Apr. 14, 2025

Passed And Failed Legislation Of the 2025 Session And Traditional Tattoos And Music In East Kentucky, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the high-profile legislation that passed – and failed –during the 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature and a look at an East Kentucky artist.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 09, 2025

House Democrats Say Republicans Overlooked Laundry List Of Key Issues This Session

Just days remain in this year’s legislative session, but Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates say the wider legislature has insufficiently addressed key issues affecting residents across the state. ...

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