This week, we’re revisiting our episode “What Is Appalachia?” from December 2021. Appalachia connects mountainous parts of the South, the Midwest, the Rust Belt and even the Northeast. That leaves so much room for geographic and cultural variation, as well as many different views on what Appalachia really is.
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The comprehensive education reform bill – SB 451 – passed the West Virginia Senate following a few hours of debate. The bill now heads to the House of Delegates for consideration. Host Suzanne Higgins and Senior Statehouse Reporter Dave Mistich break down the day’s action over the bill. We also bring you a special report about the state’s drug court.
It’s another Social Media Monday. Digital Reporter Shayla Klein joins us to share some the latest attention SB 451 has received on Twitter.
Both the House of Delegates and Senate are considering legislation that would expand adult drug court in West Virginia. SB 62 would require participation before the discharge of certain first-time drug offenses, and HB 2686 would implement a pilot program for family drug courts in five counties. We bring you an in-depth look at the largest adult drug court in the state through the eyes of administrators and participants.
Tuesday on our show, it’s AARP Day at the West Virginia Legislature. We’ll focus on the organization’s legislative priorities this session.
The West Virginia Legislature returns to Charleston and Gov. Patrick Morrisey delivered his State of the State address. Also, flu cases are rising in surrounding states. What does that mean for West Virginia?
On The Legislature This Week, the legislature gavels in and Gov. Patrick Morrisey lays out his vision in his state of the state address. We also hear the minority party’s response to the governor’s address.
The West Virginia Legislature is back in Charleston for the 2026 legislative session. Gov. Patrick Morrisey delivered his second State of the State to the legislature Wednesday night and is seeking a 3% pay raise for state workers and a 10% income tax cut, among other items. Also, in this show, Sen. Mike Woelfel and Del. Sean Hornbuckle offer the minority response.
This week, we’re revisiting our episode “What Is Appalachia?” from December 2021. Appalachia connects mountainous parts of the South, the Midwest, the Rust Belt and even the Northeast. That leaves so much room for geographic and cultural variation, as well as many different views on what Appalachia really is.