Inside West Virginia Politics

The teachers of West Virginia were on strike for two days in 2019 after striking for nine in 2018. On this week's Inside West Virginia Politics, we look at what lead to the strike, what happened during the strike, and what's coming down the road. In segment 1, Senate President Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson) talks about what's next for education reform in West Virginia. In segment 2, Minority Leader,...

Mark Curtis got the opportunity to speak with West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin on topics ranging from securing coal miners' pensions to his thoughts on President Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the border. Here's what he had to say. More Inside West Virginia Politics at https://wowktv.com/iwvp

We talk about the massive education reform bill making its way through the West Virginia Legislature in our final two segments, but first, we dive into the controversy at the Capitol surrounding Delegate Eric Porterfield and his comments about the LGBTQ community that many are calling hateful and hurtful. In segment 1, we talk to Delegate Eric Porterfield (R-Mercer) and take a look at the controve...

On this week's Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis speaks with lawmakers about the social and economic impact of introducing cannabis in West Virginia. We cover topics ranging from the recently resolved banking issue for medical marijuana to the potential for recreational marijuana, or adult use cannabis as it is referred to in the legislature. In segment 1, Delegate Mick Bates (D-Raleigh)...

A bill making its way through the West Virginia Senate aims to bind promised pay raises for teachers and school personnel to things like charter schools and increased class sizes. While there are some who agree with this omnibus bill, many are pushing to have the elements pulled apart and voted on as single subject bills. In segment 1, Fred Albert, the President of the American Federation of Teach...

Jim Justice announces that education will be a centerpiece of this legislative session during his State of the State Address. Mark Curtis speaks with education leaders about how West Virginia can make that a reality. In segment 1, Dale Lee, the President of the West Virginia Education Association discusses his issues with including education reform and raises in an omnibus bill and the influence o...

Thursday, the Senate voted on two proposals to re-open the government. One came from Democrats, one from Republicans, but votes on both met the same fate, failure. We spoke with Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) moments after the votes took place. Here's what she had to say. You can hear from more local, state, and federal lawmakers each and every week on Inside West Virginia Politics every Sunda...

In the 2nd week of the West Virginia Legislative Session, Mark Curtis talks to policymakers and influencers about the legalization of marijuana, creating an intermediate Court of Appeals, and West Virginia sending $10 million to help fund the border wall. In Segment 1, Delegate Caleb Hanna (R-Webster) speaks about his idea to give President Trump $10,000,000 of West Virginia's almost $200,000,000...

Mark Curtis speaks with the Republican and Democratic Leadership of the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate on what issues they will be prioritizing going into the 2019 Legislative Session. In Segment 1, House Speaker Del. Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay) talks about the State budget and West Virginia's new surplus. In Segment 2, House Minority Leader Del. Tim Miley (D-Harrison) speaks on the future...

Mark Curtis takes Inside West Virginia Politics to Washington D.C. to speak with West Virginia's entire congressional delegation on issues ranging from healthcare and the opioid crisis to the future of coal jobs and potential for other industry in the Mountain State. Mark sits down with Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and then with Congressman David McKinley (R-WV...