Appalachian Square Dance Callers Making The Scene More Welcoming

Square dance calling — the spoken instructions said over the music — makes participation easy. But there are other aspects — like the prevalence of gendered language such as “ladies and gents” — that can make square dancing an unwelcoming or confusing space. One group of friends in the Appalachian square dance scene are taking action to make the tradition more welcoming for all participants.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 08, 2023

W.Va. Senate Unveils, Passes Tax Cut Plan

The Senate gaveled back in right at 4 p.m. to discuss Senate Bill 424, which includes proposed tax cuts. The Senate suspended its own rules to advance the bill to third reading and complete action on the legislation.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, May. 07, 2019

Former House Finance Chair Announces Bid for W.Va. Senate

A longtime Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates is vying for a seat in the state Senate. Del. Eric Nelson of Kanawha County made the…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Feb. 25, 2016

Delegates Debate PEIA as 2017 Gap Looms

Members of the House will have to agree to a plan that closes the 2016 budget gap. On Wednesday, the chamber’s floor session largely focused on what that…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Feb. 05, 2016

House to Take Up Funding Bills Monday

Lawmakers continue to move forward with legislation to balance this year’s budget, and three of those bills will be up for a vote in the House of…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Feb. 23, 2015

Bill to Recalculate Base Tax Revenue Passes in the House

The House considered House Bill 2562 Monday, relating to sales tax increment financing. This bill would authorize recalculation of the base tax revenue…

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