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Government Maria Young,

An Education Merger And Back On Track At Pipestem, This West Virginia Week

Appalachian Power has a way to access the funds it needs without putting the full cost on customers. And after a major overhaul, the Pipestem tram is up and running.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff,

Ed Unions Say They’re Stronger Together And Kids Sue Over Fracking Concerns, This West Virginia Morning

The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia have officially merged to form a single new education union. And families for four kids are taking a gas production firm to court, saying fracking has caused significant health problems.

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Education Chris Schulz,

State’s Two Largest Education Unions Are Now One 

The merger was first announced in February 2024, with both prior entities granting formal approval in March.

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Education Chris Schulz,

State’s Two Largest Education Unions Finalize Merger

Dale Lee, president of WVEA, and AFT-WV President Kristie Skidmore will serve as co-presidents of the new organization until elections in 2027.

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