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Democratic Senators continued with attempts to slow or kill a bill that repeals the state’s prevailing wage, but the GOP majority maintains the bill will help West Virginia’s economy.
Sean O’Leary with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy and John Deskins with the West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research discuss the possible economic impacts of the bill that will be up for passage in the Senate Thursday.
Sen. Ryan Ferns and Del. Joe Ellington, chairs of the Health Committees, discuss the efforts lawmakers are undertaking to curb substance abuse in West Virginia, including a bill to drug test public assistance recipients.
In the House, the Labor and Industry Committee amends a governor’s bill that would fine natural gas well site and pipeline operators for not reporting accidents within a timely manner to the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
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A plan to funnel millions of dollars in oil and gas royalties toward conservation efforts is getting support from an unexpected group. From The Allegheny Front, we learn about fracking proposals in southeastern Ohio – and what WVU researchers say could be the impact on wildlife.
Across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. Chris Schulz has more on an ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail.
Prices at fuel pumps have surged since the United States went to war with Iran. But the Middle East conflict is also having major impacts on international shipping and supply chains. Those issues are taking a major toll on Appalachian corn farmers.
In an effort to attract more horse racing competitors this year to West Virginia, the state Legislature increased the funding cap to $2 million for certain races – and neighboring states are taking similar action. When Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, his owner, trainer and jockey won an estimated $3.1 million winning purse. For the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, Justin Hicks reports much of that growth can be attributed to increased gambling on historical horse racing games.