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The Legislature Today: Prevailing Wage Repeal Passes the House

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  At the legislature today: Should West Virginians be able to carry a concealed weapon without a permit? That was the subject of a public hearing this morning.

West Virginia is on track to join 18 other states who do not have prevailing wage laws after Delegates approved a repeal this afternoon.

Also, the chairs of the House and Senate Energy Committees discuss the ailing coal and natural gas industries. Coming up on The Legislature Today.

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