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This week, author Silas House returns with a sweeping new novel. Also, some folks say, you have to fake it 'til you make it, even if you're trying to establish a state park. And, the story of the first Mothman sightings as written by a small town journalist in 1966.
Doctors In Legislature Weigh In On Childhood Vaccine Bill
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On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas sat down with two physicians – Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, and Del. Matt Rohrbach, R-Cabell, to discuss the legislation aimed at providing exemptions to childhood immunizations.
Also, it’s Disability Advocacy Week at the State Capitol. Groups that advocate for residents with disabilities across the state have visited Charleston to talk about their needs and legislative priorities. Jack Walker stopped by and brings this report.
Nearly everyday each chamber’s Finance committees have been holding hearings with testimony from different agencies, organizations and branches of government. The House Finance Committee on Wednesday held a hearing on the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). Briana Heaney has that story.
And the House of Delegates is reviewing a spate of bills that would affect the electoral process in West Virginia. Jack Walker spoke with delegates on both sides of the aisle about some of the bills proposed so far.
This week, author Silas House returns with a sweeping new novel. Also, some folks say, you have to fake it 'til you make it, even if you're trying to establish a state park. And, the story of the first Mothman sightings as written by a small town journalist in 1966.
Silas House is a major voice for Appalachia. The Kentucky native has written more than 15 books and served as the state's poet laureate. His latest book is The Tulip Poplars, a sweeping novel about the lives of four people as they navigate friendship and forbidden love throughout the 20th century. Inside Appalachia's Mason Adams spoke with House.
Ryan Saxe, superintendent of Berkeley County Schools, said the suit is about whether West Virginia school funding system adequately supports what school districts are responsible for providing their students.