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Government Shepherd Snyder,

Regular Tax Incentive Evaluation Suggested To Legislature’s Economic Development Committee

A member of public policy organization Pew Charitable Trusts proposed a regular evaluation of state tax incentives during Tuesday afternoon’s interim meeting of the West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Commission on Economic Development.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Legislators Receive Update On EMS Recruitment Initiative

Legislators received an update on the state’s emergency medical services recruitment initiative during Monday’s interim meetings.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Legislators Discuss Improvements To Rail-Trails

At the West Virginia Legislature’s third interim meetings of the year, lawmakers heard about efforts to improve the state’s rail-trail networks.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Legislators Discuss Cannabis In The Workplace

West Virginia law protects employees from being fired for using medical cannabis products, but employers can still prohibit employees from being under the influence at work.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Forced Pooling Resurfaces in W.Va. Legislature

Two bills that both died on the final night of the 2015 legislative session, resurfaced Monday during interim meetings - forced pooling and public charter…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Is "Right to Work" Right for W.Va.?

Interim meetings at the state capitol are usually laid back. Lawmakers attend their meetings and sometimes meet with a spare group of lobbyists and…

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