New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSchool 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState 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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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).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHanshaw’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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