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Economy WVPB Staff, Apr. 01, 2026

A Look At The State’s New Office Of Entrepreneurship, This West Virginia Morning

It has been a week since the bill creating the state’s new Office of Entrepreneurship was signed into law – with an official opening date of July 1. Maria Young caught up with Secretary of State Kris Warner to find out what the new office can do to help would-be new business owners turn their hopes and dreams into reality.

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Education Chris Schulz, Mar. 10, 2026

Senate Education Takes Serious Look At Student Athlete Transfer Rule

The Senate Education Committee heard testimony about the real-world effects of the transfer rule on school athletics necessitating changes to mercy rules and damaging community relations.

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Education Chris Schulz, Mar. 03, 2026

House Moves To Undo Its Own Athlete Transfer Rule

House Bill 4425 repeals a bill the House passed just three years ago to allow students to transfer schools without losing eligibility to play sports.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Sep. 10, 2025

After Tragedy, A Renewed Focus On Student-Athlete Safety

The Marion County Initiative is bringing together athletes and coaches with neurologists and equipment manufacturers to reduce sports-related head trauma in football and beyond.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jul. 03, 2025

Gambling Among Young People A Rising Concern

Despite a drop, the issue of student-athlete harassment by bettors has become more prevalent in recent years with the rise of online gambling. So has the prevalence of problem gambling among younger bettors.

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Health & Science Caelan Bailey, Sep. 12, 2024