West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the federal government continues to announce funding cuts to programs like Americorps, but Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she is working toward reinstating some federal workers in Morgantown. The post Federal Funding Cuts Prompt Instability And Morgantown Finalizes Its Camping Ban, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, there were several protests across the state including one aimed at federal cuts and another at federal immigration efforts. A new law aims to cut back on dangerous drugs on the streets of West Virginia. We’ll take a look at how one plant can help combat the poisonous effects of... View Article The post Laws Signed, Protests Held And A Rising Black Poet This West Virgin...

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. The post An Eastern Panhandle Artist, The Music Hall Of Fame, And Lawmakers Go Home, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, the legislature prepares to wrap up its 2025 regular session as both chambers work to pass a balanced budget – Gov. Patrick Morrisey is keeping a close eye on the process.  One of the more contentious bills: an effort to prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state.  State... View Article The post Final Week Of Legislative Session, Capito...

On this West Virginia Week, as both the legislative session winds down, both chambers are working to pass a balanced budget. Meanwhile, bills related to education, the energy sector and a statewide camping ban also progress. The post Education Legislation, A Statewide Camping Ban And Budget Bills, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

Top story of the week include a legislative debate over a proposed statewide camping ban and what should be expected of SNAP recipients.  Also: the hopes for a comeback of the coal industry and why one city has cracked down on shoplifting.  The post Statewide Camping Ban, Requirements For SNAP And One City Cracks Down On Shoplifting, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public B...

On this West Virginia Week, legislators debate who should pay for the state’s sex offender registry and whether parents should be informed about their teen’s health choices.  We’ll take a look at efforts to help vulnerable communities struggling to recover from debilitating floods and hear from a leading local health official about the lessons learned... View Article The post Bills Wind Throu...

On this West Virginia Morning, we explore an Appalachian Mardi Gras tradition, spay and neuter subsidies for pets and women's representation in stories of the early United States. The post Appalachian Mardi Gras, Pet Procedure Subsidies And Women’s Representation In US Narratives, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, we hear from West Virginians protesting federal cuts to staffing and funds. Plus, we’ll look at legislation to arm teachers in classrooms across the state and have reaction to the dismissal of a long-standing lawsuit against West Virginia’s child welfare system, and if you have a cryptid story to share, the West Virginia Folklife Center wants to hear from you! The post...

On this West Virginia Week, homelessness in the southern coalfields, losing a dream job to federal cuts and the legislature looks at transgender rights and vaccine exemptions. The post Vaccines And Trans Rights At The Capitol, Rural Homelessness And The Personal Impact Of Federal Cuts, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll learn more from two experts about Certificate of Need and why state lawmakers want to change it. We’ll hear from the state’s new director of substance abuse prevention and recovery. We’ll also visit a legislative district that’s been thrown into chaos. We’ll get an update on the flood recovery... View Article The post A Legislative District In Turmoil, Flood Recov...

West Virginia Week looks at the start of the 2025 West Virginia legislative session -- beginning with Gov. Patrick Morrisey's State of the State address. The post 2025 Legislative Session Kicks Off With Early Look At Budget And Vaccines, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, we hear about a hostage release in Venezuela, data collection on homelessness and Black arts in Appalachia. The post Hostage Release, Homelessness Data And Affrilachian Heritage, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s new administration is falling in line with President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. We also learn about grassroots organizers keeping homeless people safe in the cold, and we have an interview with a Mountain State Spotlight reporter who broke an investigation this week about mismanaged foster care placement and inadequate mental health sup...

On this West Virginia Week, state and federal executive orders leave infrastructure and DEI initiatives facing uncertainty. And we hear about resources available for the homeless in the capital city. The post Executive Orders, Cold Weather Safety And Capital City Resources, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, the governor and the state's newest senator took their oaths of office.  We’ll also hear about an inclusive community, as well as changing access to books in Tennessee’s prisons, and we explore the past and future of a historic building in Shepherdstown.  The post Inaugurations, Inclusive Communities And Prison Books This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virgin...

A summary of top West Virginia news this week includes legislators convening for a single day, a new national report that raises questions about whether Justice debts far outweigh the asset, and the lasting effects of a powerful winter storm.  The post Justice’s Final Days As Governor, Winter Storms, And Remembering Jimmy Carter, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broad...

A look at some of West Virginia's top stories of the past week. The post Frigid Temperatures, New Leaders, And A Week Long Holiday You May Want To Celebrate, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. The post An Earthquake, A New Attorney General And The First Lady Of Gospel, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, we recap a chaotic week at the State Capitol and we look at grassroots activism in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The post Caucus Chaos, Panhandle Protests And Holler Humor, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll look at flooding funding, we talk to Gayle Manchin, and we’ll delve into efforts to support first generation students. The post First Generation Students, Flood Mitigation Funding and Folklife In This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll look back at an explosion at a fracking site. We’ll talk about a couple different things happening in the courts this past week, including a mistrial. And we’ll hear some good news about the decline in overdoses in the state. We’ll also hear from a fire safety expert about... View Article The post Foster Care Investigation Findings, Holiday Safety, and Energy Pric...

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. The post Closing Classrooms, Capito’s Committee And Cat Cafes, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting .

On this West Virginia Week, Jim Justice, the state’s two-term Republican governor, won a decisive victory in the race for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s general election. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s three-term attorney general, won the governorship, continuing a conservative shift in state leadership. Meanwhile, parts of West Virginia have been experiencing drought conditions, with... View Art...

On this West Virginia Week, we wrap up another Halloween season in the Mountain State. We’ll revisit spooky stories, haunted attractions and yearly traditions that made this year’s holiday one to remember. Plus, the Nov. 5 general election is fast approaching. Our newsroom has talked to candidates for state office, attended a major debate and... View Article The post Halloween Ends And The Electio...