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Reporter Roundtable Discusses 2026 Session And What's To Come In Final Hours

Host and reporter Randy Yohe speaks with Senior Reporter Chris Schulz and Assistant News Director Maria Young. They discuss some of the biggest bills they covered during the 2026 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature — and what issues did not come up. They also look ahead to the legislature's final day, Saturday, March 14.

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Morrisey Signs State Budget With A Dozen Changes

Gov. Patrick Morrisey sent out a press release indicating he signed Senate Bill 250, the budget bill, but with a handful of changes.

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State Budget Talk And Setting Up A Medical Savings Account, This West Virginia Morning

With a final budget now approved by both the House and Senate and headed to Gov. Patrick Morrisey for a signature, West Virginia budget watchers say there are looming expenses that haven’t been taken into consideration. Also, more Americans than ever have access to a kind of savings account that lets them set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses. But this option takes a little effort to set up and navigate.

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The Budget Bill Comes Early, Protecting Children And Frustration In The Senate, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, we hear from Kelly Allen, executive director of the Center on Budget and Policy, on the legislature’s budget bill and proposed tax cuts. And we hear what did and didn't make the cut on Crossover Day.

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