Appalachian Prison Book Project, Inside Appalachia

This week, Inside Appalachia, the Appalachian Prison Book Project has been sending books to incarcerated people for nearly 20 years. Its most popular book is the dictionary. Also, the Seeing Hand Association brings together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. And, crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 29, 2025

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.

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Economy Jack Walker, Apr. 18, 2025

Morrisey Signs State Budget Into Law, But Cuts Millions Proposed By Legislature

The governor signed off a bill setting the state's budget for fiscal year 2026, but cut some funding allocations that lawmakers had approved earlier this month.

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Health & Science Briana Heaney, Apr. 14, 2025

Bill That Gives Pharmacists Ability To Prescribe Limited Medication Heads To Governor's Desk

Senate Bill 526 gives pharmacists the ability to prescribe certain medications, but the bill's lead sponsor, Sen. Laura Chapman, R-Ohio, s...

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Government Jack Walker +, Apr. 13, 2025

In Eleventh Hour, Senate Republicans Suspend Rules To Pass DEI Ban

Both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature voted to pass a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. But a technical error sent the state Senate into chaos Saturday night.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 13, 2025

House Reviews Numerous Amendments To Proposed DEI Ban

The West Virginia House of Delegates reviewed Senate Bill 474 Saturday. The bill would eliminate DEI initiatives across the state government — plus entities it funds, like public universities.

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Health & Science Briana Heaney, Apr. 12, 2025