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On this West Virginia Morning, as the 2021 West Virginia Legislative session draws to a close, lawmakers are looking back on their time in Charleston, reflecting on the bills they have passed and the atmosphere in which they worked. Also, we have updates on some legislation that is moving forward, and we bring you our Mountain Stage Song of the Week featuring Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives.

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