Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

Take Me to More News

Home » Public Employee Insurance Agency

Public Employee Insurance Agency

Health & Science Eric Douglas, Oct. 28, 2025

PEIA Premiums May Rise Again In Next Fiscal Year

Health insurance premiums for public employees will rise about 3% if a proposal before the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board is approved.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Government Chris Schulz, May. 19, 2025

State Board of Education Calls On Lawmakers To Act On PEIA

Board members voted unanimously at their meeting Wednesday to support a resolution to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency, known as PEIA. Similar action has been taken by all 55 county-level boards of education.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Government Maria Young, Apr. 23, 2025

Morrisey Announces Plans For Special Session On PEIA

The governor told a crowd in Wheeling on Wednesday that he is pleased with the success of his first 100 days in office, and plans to call a special session to address several key issues.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 26, 2025

Doctors In Legislature Weigh In On Childhood Vaccine Bill

On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas sat down with two physicians – Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, and Del. Matt Rohrbach, R-Cabell, to discuss the legislation aimed at providing exemptions to childhood immunizations.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Recent Stories

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. ...

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Health & Science Chris Schulz, Nov. 20, 2024

Teachers, School Service Personnel Rally Ahead Of PEIA Hearing In Morgantown

Teachers and school service employees rallied Tuesday night ahead of a Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) hearing in Morgantown. PEIA is holding hearings ...

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Load More Articles