This week on Inside Appalachia, during a pandemic, where do you give birth? Also, we’ll have the story of a family that cultivated an heirloom tomato in West Virginia. It took a lot of work. And, a musical tradition brought people together — even when they couldn’t gather in person.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 24, 2025

Drug Testing, Gender Legislation Make Gains In Committees

On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas sits down with our host this week Curtis Tate to discuss a conversation he had with House Judiciary Chair Del. JB Akers, R-Kanawha, and Minority Chair of House Health Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, about the vaccine exemption bill that passed the Senate and is now before the House Health and Human Resources Committee.

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Government Caelan Bailey, Oct. 17, 2024

Gov. Justice Signs All Special Session Bills

Gov. Jim Justice has signed all legislation completed during the Sept. 30 to Oct. 8 special legislative session, according to a message the Senate Clerk released on Wednesday stating that J...

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Government Caelan Bailey +, Oct. 09, 2024

Special Session Ends, Bills Extend Beyond Original Scope

The legislature adjourned its second special session Tuesday around 10 p.m. Out of 42 proposed bills, 37 passed the legislative finish line. Many involved one or both chambers suspending constitutional rules to pass bills without a typical three-day reading process.

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Government Briana Heaney +, Sep. 30, 2024

Special Session Fails To Pass Income Tax Cut Or Childcare Relief, Advanced Nuclear Regulations

The West Virginia Legislature came together today in a Special Session. In comments leading up to the special session, Gov. Jim Justice said he called the legislature to address three main issues:...

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Government Eric Douglas, Sep. 29, 2024

Justice Issues Call For 2nd Special Session, Five Items Of Note

Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene for a second Special Session of the year starting Monday, Sept 30, 2024. Both chambers will gavel in at 11 a.m. ...

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Economy Briana Heaney, Sep. 26, 2024

Child Care Centers Want Change; Officials Unsure What That Looks Like

It's estimated that one-third of children in the state who need child care are not receiving it. Gov. Jim Justice, who is running for United States Senate, sai...

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