New Compilation Shows Hip-Hop's Roots in Appalachia
Appalachian hip-hop is the subject of a new compilation from June Appal Recordings, titled No Options: Hip-Hop in Appalachia. ...
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Senate Acts In Frustration Over House Inaction On Bills
With four days left in this legislative session, tension between the two chambers is rising. Each chamber is waiting for their prospective bills to be passed by the other chamber before the fast-approaching deadline.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState On Hook For Millions In Sex Abuse Settlements
The West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management (BRIM), a state-run insurance program, may experience significant shortfalls if the state legislature doesn’t step in to help — all because of a change to the statute of limitations on child sex abuse crimes. That’s according to testimony from the agency’s director at last week’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary during the April interim meetings of the West Virginia Legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLegislators 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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