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Economy Eric Douglas, Apr. 07, 2026

Understanding The ‘Economy’ For All Of Us

The economy is everything we buy or sell and the services we use. The show "Planet Money" from NPR dives into those topics and attempts to make sense of it all. And now, the show has published a book called "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life." We speak with the book's author and one of the show's hosts to break it down and learn more about what readers and listeners can gain.

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Education WVPB Staff, Jan. 13, 2026

A Look Into Technical Education In Agriculture, This West Virginia Morning

When people think of career and technical education, professional pathways in nursing and mechanics come to mind. But West Virginia has a long tradition of agriculture that is reflected in some technical programs. We learn how one school can say they take livestock from pen to plate.

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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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