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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 13, 2026

Reporter Roundtable Discusses 2026 Session And What's To Come In Final Hours

Host and reporter Randy Yohe speaks with Senior Reporter Chris Schulz and Assistant News Director Maria Young. They discuss some of the biggest bills they covered during the 2026 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature — and what issues did not come up. They also look ahead to the legislature's final day, Saturday, March 14.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jan. 23, 2026

House Debates Helping College Students With Food, Hygiene Challenges

Some West Virginia college students face challenges in getting enough food and living a basic clean and healthy life. House Bill 4081 would provide those students some help. However, the bill is an unfunded mandate that generated some bi-partisan house floor debate.

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Government WVPB Staff, Apr. 10, 2025

Budget, Policy Expert Talks Microgrids And Tax Revenues

On this episode of The Legislature Today, microgrids are one of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s top legislative priorities this year, and House Bill 2014 is the vehicle to bring more of them to the state. But county officials came to testify earlier this week against the diversion of local property taxes from those facilities to the state. Curtis Tate talks with Kelly Allen of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy about this issue.

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Education Chris Schulz, Aug. 01, 2024

Morgantown Conference Prepares Communities In Schools For The New Year

Coordinators for an innovative school support program are meeting in Morgantown this week to learn how best to help their most vulnerable students. Patrick Patton is the Communities in Schools con...

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Mar. 19, 2024

Possible Changes Coming To Student Vaccination Rules, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the state has long been a standards bearer for vaccination rates across the country, but the legislature this year passed a bill to loosen restrictions for certain students in the state. But it has one final hurdle to clear before it’s implemented.

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Education Chris Schulz, Dec. 21, 2023

Keeping Kids Active During Winter Break Has Benefits

Everyone, even kids, needs a break and the winter holidays provide the perfect respite in the academic year. But experts say just a little bit of activity during the downtime can go a long way to starting the new year off right.

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