Homelessness is not just an issue for big cities like San Francisco or New York City. Across America, communities large and small are struggling to provide shelter to people without housing. In Charleston, West Virginia, government and community approaches to help the unhoused have created more debate on an issue that is already divisive. Earlier this year, this episode received a second place award from the Virginias AP Broadcasters for Best Podcast.

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Government Randy Yohe, Mar. 27, 2024

Hundreds Of W.Va. Corrections Hires Called ‘Milestone’

Still in a state of emergency since August 2022, a shortage of more than 1,000 front line jail and prison guards just a year ago, is now down to about 500.

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Government Randy Yohe, Feb. 28, 2024

Dozens Of Bills Leave House On Crossover Day

The issues ranged from parents' involvement in school curriculum to gender affirming care.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jan. 12, 2024

Jail, Prison National Guard Fill-In Worker Drawdown Beginning

Details are emerging on the plan to draw down National Guard members from their emergency work in correctional facilities around the state.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jan. 02, 2024

W.Va. Corrections Leaders Detail Progress To Lawmakers

Proposing reforms throughout West Virginia’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) will continue to surface in the state legislature’s upcoming 2024 regular session.

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Education WVPB Staff, Jan. 02, 2024

Outdoor Education And Improving West Virginia Corrections, This West Virginia Morning

A WVU student looks at the effect of outdoor education on student success, and a look at improvements to the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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Government Randy Yohe, Nov. 29, 2023