W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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Lawmakers Take Action To Reform Schools Funding, Recognize Need For System Overhaul
Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, expressed his support for the bills, but also urged his colleagues to look towards a complete overhaul of how the state funds schools.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAddressing Trauma In Flooded Communities And Otters Return To Regional Waterways, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, students address trauma from the February floods and otters make a comeback to regional waterways.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Coal Association President Talks Challenges Facing Industry
On this episode of The Legislature Today, the House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that would allow data centers to establish microgrids — self-contained sites that generate their own power. The bill is one of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s legislative priorities. It is also of interest to Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association. Our Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate speaks with Hamilton about issues the coal industry is facing at home and abroad.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPolicy Analyst Weighs In On State Budget
On this episode of The Legislature Today, the state budget continues to work its way through the West Virginia Legislature. We recently heard from Sen. Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Del. Clay Riley, a Harrison County Republican and vice chairman of the House Finance Committee. This time, News Director Eric Douglas sits down with Sean O’Leary, senior policy analyst at West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, to discuss the state’s budget from an analyst’s perspective.
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Lawmakers Talk Challenges Unique To Eastern Panhandle
On this episode of The Legislature Today, Jack Walker talks with Eastern Panhandle lawmakers Dels. Michael Hite, R-Berkeley, and Mike Hornby, R-Berkeley. They discuss lawmakers’ approach to regional issues like infrastructure constraints and a higher local cost of living.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsConsumers Feel The Rising Cost Of Eggs And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a visit to a diner in Lancaster, PA gauges how people feel about rising egg costs, and our Song of the Week from Joy Clark.
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