This week, a new report finds the number of black lung cases is at its highest since the 1970s. The human cost is high. Also, the author of a new book says reintroducing nearly extinct animals back into the wild can boost damaged ecosystems, but they can't repair them. And, roadside attractions pay tribute to our enduring fascination with weird.
Drug Testing, Gender Legislation Make Gains In Committees
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On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas sits down with our host this week Curtis Tate to discuss a conversation he had with House Judiciary Chair Del. JB Akers, R-Kanawha, and Minority Chair of House Health Del. Mike Pushkin, D-Kanawha, about the vaccine exemption bill that passed the Senate and is now before the House Health and Human Resources Committee.
Also, the Democratic caucus of the House of Delegates hosted a press briefing Monday to highlight their current legislative priorities. Jack Walker stopped by and brings us this report.
The House Judiciary Committee met this morning to discuss a bill that restricts the rights of transgender West Virginians. Briana Heaney has that story.
And more than a year after lawmakers said making childcare more accessible was their top priority, so far this session, nothing has been done. Still, some lawmakers, parents and childcare providers say the state needs to do something. Briana Heaney also has this story.
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This week, a new report finds the number of black lung cases is at its highest since the 1970s. The human cost is high. Also, the author of a new book says reintroducing nearly extinct animals back into the wild can boost damaged ecosystems, but they can't repair them. And, roadside attractions pay tribute to our enduring fascination with weird.
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