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This week, the federal government has taken back millions of dollars set aside for public radio stations. Allegheny Mountain Radio is among those fighting to stay on the air. Also, a book by a West Virginia artist illustrates the tiny worlds of mountain critters, like a lizard that changes color. And, geocaching gets folks outside to play detective and find hidden treasures.
West Virginia Coal Association President Talks Challenges Facing Industry
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On this episode of The Legislature Today, the House of Delegates passed a bill Tuesday that would allow data centers to establish microgrids — self-contained sites that generate their own power. The bill is one of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s legislative priorities. It is also of interest to Chris Hamilton, president of the West Virginia Coal Association. Our Energy & Environment Reporter Curtis Tate speaks with Hamilton about issues the coal industry is facing at home and abroad.
The Senate passed a bill that would outlaw the use, sale and distribution of abortifacients in the state. Briana Heaney has the story.
And the Senate Education Committee took up two bills Tuesday that aim to improve school security, a legislative focus for years.
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The scheduling order, which establishes deadlines for stages of a legal case and ensures timely progress of the proceedings, shows that both parties will have until mid-February to state their cases in writing to the court.
On this West Virginia Morning, Appalachian Power gets the funds it needs -- but customers won't have to foot the entire bill. And a British filmmaker finds success by setting his sights on Marshall University.
On this West Virginia Morning, the immigration crackdown is creating concerns for the specialized workforce of Kentucky's billion-dollar horse racing industry. And a Huntington music fest celebrates the diverse sounds of a troubled teen from the early 1900s.