Green Bank Observatory SETI Tours Takes Visitors Behind The Scenes, This West Virginia Morning

The Greenbank Observatory is offering a limited chance to go behind the scenes to check out its Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). SETI tours are offered to small groups – ages 12 and up – several times a month through October. We caught up with the Observatory’s news manager to find out more about the tours – and what exactly scientists there are looking for.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 09, 2026

State Charter School Board Files Brief In High Court’s Review

The high court agreed to review the case last December after blocking a lower court order that stopped the creation of new charter schools without voter approval.

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Government Eric Douglas, Mar. 13, 2026

Morrisey Signs State Budget With A Dozen Changes

Gov. Patrick Morrisey sent out a press release indicating he signed Senate Bill 250, the budget bill, but with a handful of changes.

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Education Chris Schulz, Feb. 14, 2026

School Funding Reforms, Water Crisis Responses And Undocumented Immigration Control, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, two senators tell us how the state needs to change its school funding, which has remained largely unchanged for decades. We also hear lawmakers discuss reforms to the state’s response to water crises.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 13, 2026

State Senators Discuss School Funding Needs

On this episode of The Legislature Today, in this school year alone, the state Board of Education has been asked to approve 19 school closures or consolidations. News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sen. Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, a member of the Senate Education Committee, and Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, to discuss what needs to be done to fix the issue.

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Government Eric Douglas, Feb. 11, 2026

Speaker Hanshaw Remains Focused On Economic Development

Hanshaw highlighted the "Skills to Work" bill (House Bill 4005), the "Recharge West Virginia Act" (House Bill 4004), and the "Portable Benefits Bill" (House Bill 4009). He also discussed the "Mountaineer Flex Bill" (House Bill 4013) and the "Industrial Access Road Bill" (House Bill 4007).

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 26, 2026

Hanshaw’s Priorities And A Special Medicaid Application For Pregnancy, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, who outlines his goals for the 2026 West Virginia Legislative session. Also, if you’re newly pregnant and haven’t been able to afford health insurance, there’s a good chance you qualify for Medicaid.

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