How The Fight Against Coal Dust Connects Coastal Virginia To Appalachia

Appalachia produces less coal than it once did, but that coal is still desired around the world for making steel. The demand is now creating problems for people who live near the terminals where coal is moved from train to ship, to then be carried overseas. Residents of Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia, say airborne coal dust from export terminals is getting on their cars, on their houses, in their lungs. Residents have started to take matters into their own hands.

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Government Randy Yohe, May. 09, 2024

W.Va. League of Women Voters Offers 2024 Legislative Scorecard

The League of Women Voters of West Virginia has released their 2024 Legislative Scorecard. It compiles the votes from all the members of the West Virginia House of Delegates and state Senators on 26 bills that became law during this past legislative session to give an idea where they stand on issues.

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Government Delaney Wells, Jul. 20, 2023

ACLU: Government Officials Should Think Twice Before Blocking On Social Media

ACLU-WV filed a lawsuit against Jefferson County commissioner Steve Stolipher for violating the First Amendment rights of a constituent.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jun. 07, 2023

Winzenreid Takes Oath Of Office For Ohio County House Seat

Wheeling resident Diana Winzenreid became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates on June 7.

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 26, 2023

Anitra Hamilton Appointed To House Of Delegates

In a Wednesday administration media briefing, Gov. Jim Justice announced he was appointing Anitra Hamilton to represent the 81st District in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

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Radio Mar. 12, 2020

March 12, 1971: Politician Ivor Boiarsky Dies

On March 12, 1971, Ivor Boiarsky, speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates, died suddenly of a heart ailment. He was only 50.Boiarsky was born in…

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WVPB News Ashton Marra, Feb. 10, 2016

Fireworks in the House Over RFRA Amendments

Four amendments for House Bill 4012, the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, were debated on the House floor Wednesday morning. The bill…

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