This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
Reporter Roundtable Talks Campus Carry, DHHR And Tax Reform
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On this episode of The Legislature Today, we have our Friday reporter roundtable where we discuss the big news of the week. WVPB’s Randy Yohe and Chris Schulz are joined this week by veteran TV newsman from WCHS in Charleston, Bob Aaron.
Also, the Senate gaveled in a little early Friday morning to pass several bills relating to fiscal issues, including changes to the state’s retirement systems.
And the Senate also enacted a change in leadership Friday. As Chris Schulz reports, the seemingly small change was met with great emotion.
Finally, it was Adventure Travel Day at the West Virginia Legislature. On and off road enthusiasts touted some mean machines on two wheels and four – and some machines, not so mean. Randy Yohe has the story.
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