podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting Podcast

podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Suzanne Higgins
Telling West Virginia's Story
Camping Bans And Coal Ambitions, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, camping bans have popped up around the United States, which critics say unfairly target people experiencing homelessness. One possible ban has Morgantown residents feeling frustrated....
Mar 24
Reporter Roundtable Talks Bills On Microgrids, Vaccine Exemptions And Civics Curriculum
On this episode of The Legislature Today, WVPB reporters Jack Walker, Emily Rice and Curtis Tate discuss what legislation their following in this week's reporter roundtable....
Mar 21
Looking Back At 2020, Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, during a pandemic, where do you give birth? Also, we’ll have the story of a family that cultivated an heirloom tomato in West Virginia. It took a lot of work. And, a musical tradition brought people together — even when they couldn’t gather in person....
Mar 21
Sen. Tarr Talks Bills That Affect W.Va. Medicine And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, Sen. Eric Tarr discusses his position on some of the bills that make changes to the practice of medicine in W.Va., and our Song of the Week....
Mar 21
Lawmaker Talks Potential Changes To Medical Practices In W.Va.
On this episode of The Legislature Today, a number of bills have moved through the West Virginia Legislature this year that make changes to the practice of medicine in the state. A bill to remove the certificate of need for hospitals failed, but bills allowing optometrists and pharmacists to expand their practice are still moving. Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, has argued against some of these bills so he joined News Director Eric Douglas in our studio to discuss why. ...
Mar 20
Marshall Students React To DEI Removal And Lawmakers Give Update On Budget Process, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, state and federal orders to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs have mixed reviews on campus, and lawmakers give an update on the state budget process....
Mar 20
Finance Committee Lawmakers Weigh In On Budget Bill
On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sen. Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Del. Clay Riley, R-Harrison, vice chairman of the House Finance Committee, to get their take on the budget process so far. ...
Mar 19
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact In West Virginia And Lawmakers Talk Unique Eastern Panhandle Challenges, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a public health official discusses COVID-19’s lasting impact in West Virginia and lawmakers talk about their approach to regional issues like infrastructure constraints and a higher local cost of living....
Mar 19
Lawmakers Talk Challenges Unique To Eastern Panhandle
On this episode of The Legislature Today, Jack Walker talks with Eastern Panhandle lawmakers Dels. Michael Hite, R-Berkeley, and Mike Hornby, R-Berkeley. They discuss lawmakers’ approach to regional issues like infrastructure constraints and a higher local cost of living....
Mar 18
W.Va. Flood Recovery And Energy Stakeholders React To Session, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a month after floods ravaged West Virginia’s southern counties the long road to recovery is just beginning, and Curtis Tate sat down with energy and environment stakeholders for The Legislature Today....
Mar 18
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