Trail Group Holding Meetings To Update State Plan
West Virginia TRAIL is holding a series of meetings this fall to give the public a chance to weigh in on maintaining the state’s recreational trails.
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Morrisey Signs School Smartphone Ban, National Motto Bills Into Law
On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed into law two bills passed this year by the West Virginia Legislature that pertain to public schools in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDEI Ban One Step Closer To Law, Despite Spirited Pushback
West Virginia lawmakers are moving forward in their effort to prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, but not without pushback from some members of the House Judiciary Committee.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill To Hand Legislature Control Over State Board Of Education Passes Senate
Senate Bill 705 aims to give the Legislature oversight and decision-making authority over the State Board of Education . ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, Including Low Income And Disabled Students, Says Budget Expert
The Trump administration is looking to slash at least $1 trillion in federal spending across dozens of departments. Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, spoke with Chris Schulz about what cuts to the Department of Education would mean for local schools.
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Senate President Discusses Legislative Priorities And How Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, new Senate President Randy Smith discusses his legislative priorities, and a look at what cuts to the U.S. Department of Education could mean for local schools.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGreenbrier County Schools Brings Renewable Energy Online
One thousand solar panels, and close to 80 geothermal wells, are now online to help power and cool Greenbrier County’s school buildings.
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