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Education Legislation, A Statewide Camping Ban And Budget Bills, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, as both the legislative session winds down, both chambers are working to pass a balanced budget. Meanwhile, bills related to education, the energy sector and a statewide camping ban also progress.

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Legislation Could Affect Teachers, Plus Mine Safety Measures At Risk, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, we discuss the role education has played in this year's legislative session, from proposed teacher pay bumps to bills addressing student discipline.

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State Education Union Head Weighs In On Session

On this episode of The Legislature Today, education related topics from teacher pay, to curriculum and school discipline are all issues before the West Virginia Legislature this session. News Director Eric Douglas talks with Dale Lee, president of the West Virginia Education Association, in our studio about some of the proposed legislation this session and how it affects teachers. The WVEA and the American Federation of Teachers plan to merge this summer to become a single teacher’s union in the state.

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State’s Two Largest Education Unions Finalize Merger

Dale Lee, president of WVEA, and AFT-WV President Kristie Skidmore will serve as co-presidents of the new organization until elections in 2027.

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