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On this West Virginia Morning, Gov. Jim Justice has unveiled yet another plan to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax. Also, we have more updates from the West Virginia Legislature, we hear a conversation about President Biden’s infrastructure and energy plan, and we learn about women artists in Appalachia.
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On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginians who believe someone is a threat to themselves or others due to mental health issues can petition the courts to have that person involuntarily committed. But the system is struggling to keep up with demand. We explore why.
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Police fatally shot the suspect they say rammed a car into a barrier and then lunged at officers with a knife. One officer was killed, and another was injured.
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A bill restricting transgender student athletes has cleared the Senate Education Committee -- but not without some big changes from the House’s version.
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This week, The Legislature Today takes a deep dive into the various plans for the elimination of the state’s Personal Income Tax. Phil Kabler of the Charleston Gazette-Mail and Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers join host Dave Mistich to discuss multiple proposed fiscal policy changes. June Leffler provides updates on a bill to expand Medicaid coverage for new moms, and Emily Allen reports on HB 2017, which rewrites the state’s criminal code.
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On this West Virginia Morning, author Robert Gipe’s trilogy of books is set in the heart of central Appalachia. One unique feature of the books is that Gipe illustrates the books himself. We learn about his work. Also, we have updates on West Virginia legislative action and news about a possible city ordinance in Charleston that could limit syringe programs in the city.
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On this West Virginia Morning, we have a report on a large coronavirus outbreak in Kanawha County Schools, news updates from the West Virginia Legislature, and a report on the lack of COVID-19 vaccines in state jails and prisons. Also, in this show, we hear from children’s author Cynthia Rylant who was raised in West Virginia. Inside Appalachia co-host Mason Adams speaks with Rylant about her first book and West Virginia’s influence on the story.
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The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill that requires county school boards and county superintendents to comply with instructions given by the state Board of Education.
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On this West Virginia Morning, healthcare costs continue to rise around the country and can cause tremendous stress for consumers. But several bills being considered by the West Virginia Legislature aim to reduce those costs and put more money in the pockets of West Virginians. Also, we learn about a massive omnibus bill in the House of Delegates aimed at overhauling the state’s criminal justice laws.
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A bill aimed at ensuring high school students fill out the FAFSA prior to graduation has died in the West Virginia House of Delegates.