New legislative agendas at the state level aim to chip away at reproductive rights, even in states that recently passed constitutional protections for abortion. On this episode of Us & Them, Host Trey Kay examines how conservative state supreme courts might limit voter-approved amendments — and how abortion-friendly states are pushing back. Meanwhile, President Trump’s new administration could override all state laws through certain executive actions, including one involving a 19th century anti-vice law. Now that the election’s over, what’s next for abortion?

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Health & Science Caelan Bailey, Dec. 05, 2024

PEIA Raises Rates, Maintains Program For Retirees

The Public Employees Insurance Agency’s finance board adopted its 2026 fiscal year plan on Thursday – including a much-disputed hike to premiums and other costs for current members. After weeks of ...

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Government Caelan Bailey, Dec. 04, 2024

Justice Outlines Senate Agenda, Points To Energy Market Potential

In his briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice committed to continuing to cut taxes when he assumes his office in the U.S. Senate next year. He pointed to expanding the energy market as the “key to the whole situation” to raise nationwide revenue....

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Government Caelan Bailey, Dec. 03, 2024

Comments Close Wednesday On Proposed PEIA Costs

To comment on next year’s PEIA plan, email PEIAComments@wv.gov or send mail to 601 5th St. SE, Suite 2, Charleston, WV 25304. Comments must be received by Wednesday, Dec. 4. ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice +, Nov. 27, 2024

‘We Are Begging Again’: As PEIA Considers Health Care Cost Hikes, State Employees Push Back

Under a new plan, state employees would have to pay more for health care, evoking feelings of concern, frustration and disappointment among many.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Nov. 27, 2024

State Workers Resist New Health Costs, Plus A Post-Election Talk, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, proposed updates to the health care plan for West Virginia state employees would raise premium and copay costs.

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Government Caelan Bailey, Nov. 22, 2024

PEIA Finance Board Holds Last Public Hearing

Over the course of three hours, retirees, teachers, emergency services personnel, and a range of state employees with PEIA health insurance spoke about anticipating more financial strain.

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