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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Reporter Roundtable Talks Budget, Energy And FOIA Legislation
On this episode of The Legislature Today, the coal and natural gas industries play a large role in the state’s economy and the West Virginia Legislature pays close attention to what's happening in terms of severance taxes, jobs and economic development. For our weekly reporter roundtable, WVPB reporters Briana Heaney and Curtis Tate are joined by Energy & Environment Reporter Sarah Elbeshbishi with the nonprofit newsroom Mountain State Spotlight.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Discussion On The Statewide Camping Ban Legislation
In this episode, Assistant News Director Maria Young talks with Margaret O’Neal, president of United Way of Central West Virginia, who is familiar with the state’s unhoused population.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFOIA Bill Passes House
A controversial bill that some say reduces transparency in government was considered today in the House of Delegates. The bill affects journalists as well as researchers and members of the public who want access to information. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhen And How MVP Test Failure Was Reported To FERC Is Unclear
A Freedom of Information Act request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission revealed no correspondence between the pipeline builder and FERC in the 10 days after the May 1 incident.
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A Winding Search For Accountability In The Starving Death Of Boone County Child
The advocacy organization representing those with disabilities in West Virginia has filed a notice of suit against Gov. Jim Justice, other top state officials and agencies.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal, State Agencies Quiet About Mountain Valley Pipeline Failure
Groups that oppose the Mountain Valley Pipeline say last week’s failure in Roanoke County, Virginia, shows the risks the project poses to communities and property.
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