Thousands Rally at the Capitol in First of Two-Day Work Stoppage

On The Legislature Today, capitol security estimates 2,000 teachers poured into the Capitol Thursday – the first of a 2-day teachers’ work stoppage. All 55 West Virginia county school systems were closed because of the work stoppage over teacher salaries and Public Employee Insurance Agency costs. Host Andrea Lannom brings you the latest from the event, and she chats with House Minority Leader Tim Miley, D-Harrison and Del. Ron Walters, R-Kanawha on current action at the statehouse.

Videographer Russ Barbour captured the mood of several gathering at the Capitol first thing Thursday morning, and Senior Reporter Dave Mistich breaks all the issues down for us.

We also bring you the latest action from the House and Senate floor sessions.

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