Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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New Analysis Claims Justices Owe More Than Own
The finances of Gov. Jim Justice’s family businesses are once again drawing national attention.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsU.S. Attorney Warns Elder Financial Fraud On The Rise
Cases of seniors being scammed by strangers, or even victimized by loved ones and caretakers are common in West Virginia and the country at large. William Ihlenfeld is the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, and prosecutes those charged in such cases.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAddressing Diversion In W.Va.’s Criminal Justice System
On this episode of The Legislature Today, host Randy Yohe talks with forensic psychologist Dr. David Clayman and Senate Jails and Prison Committee Co-Chair Sen. Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, to talk about the diversion of certain persons from the criminal justice system.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVU Announces Proposed Cuts To Academic Programs
West Virginia University has released the recommendations of its academic program review process. They include the discontinuation of several degree programs, as well as the complete dissolution of the World Languages Department.
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Post Special Session, Bills Passed And Failed
Earlier this week, 35 of 44 bills proposed in the recent special legislative session passed. But what about the bills that failed?
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Board Of Education Receives Updates On Ongoing Investigation, State Assessments And More
During its monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9, the West Virginia Board of Education received an update on the investigation into Upshur County Schools, which was placed under state control earlier this summer.
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