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State leaders pledged to pursue an agenda of economic development at this year’s legislative session. House Bill 4001 is a major part of that agenda.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAn originating bill would redirect annual reductions in state aid back to schools, while other bills would require more oversight of county school district finances.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA challenge lawmakers are struggling with this session is how to pay for public schools in a state where there’s falling enrollment, especially in rural counties. Also, the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom explains snow mold.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, seven mining operations are to close, the state Senate votes to ban abortion medication by mail, and Gov. Patrick Morrisey presses for tax cuts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn 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 NewsOn 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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