Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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ROCKWOOL Granted New Air Permit As Minor Emission Site
An insulation manufacturer in Jefferson County has obtained a new air monitoring permit from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, which takes effect Tuesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFall Fires Prevail Despite Burn Ban
Residents of the Kanawha Valley may have noticed smoke in the air. Emily Rice reports that the Division of Forestry is fighting about 82 fires in the state’s southern coalfields.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnderstanding Vaccination Laws In The State On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, amidst a flurry of vaccine legislation, Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice spoke with Dr. Susan Flesher, professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Marshall University, for a conversation about vaccination laws in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAir Monitoring Systems Bill Spark Heated Debate
A bill defining what air monitoring systems can and can’t be used in regulatory issues and in court has garnered some spirited and extended debate in the House of Delegates.
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Air Monitoring Systems And The Geography Of Abortion On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a bill defining what air monitoring systems can and can’t be used in regulatory issues and in court has garnered some spirited and extended debate in the House of Delegates. Also, we have an excerpt from the latest Us & Them podcast, exploring the geography of abortion access in the United States.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Talk Homeschooling In W.Va.
On this episode of The Legislature Today, about 20,000 West Virginia children are homeschooled, with that numbers growing every day. Some officials in state education and the West Virginia Legislature help champion school choice. Others worry about the quality of the education and the safety of homeschooled children.
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