Inside West Virginia Politics

With gun control and gun law reform re-entering the national consciousness, on this week's episode we take a look at how that impacts the Mountain State. In segment 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D) talks about gun law reform, expanded background checks, and closing loopholes. In segment 2, State Delegate Jim Butler (R-Mason) shares his concerns about the call for gun law reform. In segment 3, Dee Price...

On this week's episode, we visit the I-79 High Tech Park in Fairmont, West Virginia and talk about the growth of West Virginia’s tech sector. In segment 1, we talk to Jim Estep, President and CEO of the West Virginia High Tech Foundation In segment 2, we talk to Rod Rogers, Vice President for Development of the West Virginia High Tech Foundation In segment 3, we talk to Richard Rock, Airport Direc...

As the 2019-2020 school year gets underway, we take this week's episode to look a the state of education in West Virginia. In segment 1, First Lady of West Virginia Cathy Justice and Assistant West Virginia State Superintendent Michelle Blatt talk about the importance of the "Communities in Schools" programs and the value it brings to kids. In segment 2, West Virginia State Superintenden...

On this week's episode, Inside West Virginia Politics takes a trip to the 2019 World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, which is only the 24th in history and 2nd in the U.S. In segment 1, Mike Surbaugh, Chief Executive of the Scouts of America, talks about the importance of the World Scout Jamboree and it's impact it has on the scouts. In segment 2, Astronaut and Eagle Scout, Col. Mike Fossum talks...

This week on Inside West Virginia Politics we go to Washington D.C. and follow coal miners who are fighting for black lung disease funding. We also go to an abandoned coal mine to talk about rare earth elements and the impact they could have on the Mountain State. Dr. Paul Ziemkiewicz, director for the West Virginia Water Research Institute talks about what Rare Earth Elements are and the impact t...

On this week's episode, we take a look at the court fight surrounding the question of whether or not 'Obamacare' is constitutional, and we talk to a few people who are running for office in West Virginia in 2020. In segment 1, Gary Zuckett, the Executive Director for West Virginia Citizen Action Group, talks about why WV-CAG opposes the lawsuit saying 'Obamacare' is unconstitutional. In segment 2,...

On this week's episode, we take a look at the opioid epidemic, First Lady Melania Trump's 2nd visit to Huntington, and the race for the West Virginia State Treasurer seat. In segment 1, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R) talks about First Lady Melania Trump's visit to the Huntington, and the impact that the opioid crisis has on the children of the mountain state. In segment 2, Huntington Mayor Steve Wi...

On this week's episode, we sit down with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) and talk about how the quality of rural broadband impacts both education and health care in the mountain state. We also get an update on the status of medical marijuana in West Virginia from Delegate Mike Pushkin (R-Kanawha). You can get more Inside West Virginia Politics at wo...

We take this week's episode on the water, as we go aboard the riverboat the River Queen to talk about the importance of tourism in West Virginia! In segment 1, Amy Goodwin, Mayor Of Charleston, W.Va.,talks about tourism in the Capitol City. In segment 2, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango talks about sports tourism and the Shawnee Sports Complex. In segment 3, Tim Brady, the Vice President of...

On this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the West Virginia Legislature's special session on education reform, charter school, and wrap around services for students. In segment 1, West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson) talks about the special on education and shares his thoughts on charter schools. In segment 2, Executive Director of the West Virginia School Service Per...

On this week's episode, we talk to people on both sides of two separate controversial issues, Michael Bloomberg's $500 million proposal to close every coal-fired power plant in the United States and the new Charleston city ordinance regarding protesters outside health clinics. In segment 1, Chris Hamilton, Senior Vice President of the West Virginia Coal Association, discusses Michael Bloomberg's $...

On this week's episode, we talk about rare earth minerals, take a look at proposed education reform, and there is a House of Delegates campaign announcement. In segment 1, Congressman Alex Mooney (R-West Virginia), talks about rare earth minerals and their impact on West Virginia. In segment 2, State Senate President Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson), talks about his education reform plan, the Student...

With one special session wrapped up, and another looming, on this week's episode, we talk about education reform, medical marijuana, and Memorial Day. In segment 1, Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay) talks about the special session and education reform. In segment 2, Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) talks about the vertical integration of medical marijuana in W...

On this weeks episode, we talk to Senator Capito about Minden being added to the EPA's priority list and take a deep dive into charter schools and the upcoming special session. In segment 1, Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) talks about Minden, West Virginia being added to the EPA's priority list. In segment 2, Fred Albert, the President of the American Federation of Teachers in West V...

On this week's episode, we talk about how medical marijuana impacts gun ownership, the opioid epidemic, and the state of education in West Virginia. In segment 1, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey talks about the $37 Million settlement with McKesson over the opioid epidemic. In segment 2, Delegate Andrew Robinson (D-Kanawha) talks about what he thinks the $37 Million from the McKesso...

This week on Inside West Virginia Politics, to run or not to run? We speak to Senator Joe Manchin and ask if he will challenge Governor Justice. Plus why Sen. Manchin thinks President Trump has the potential to help West Virginians in need. All that and more on this week’s episode. In segment 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) talks about President Trump, healthcare, and a potential run for...

In this holiday episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to religious leaders about the meanings of both Easter and Passover. We also take a look at the needs of charities during the holiday and find out why someone is running against Governor Justice in the primary. In segment 1, Father Brian O'Donnell, Director of the Catholic Conference of West Virginia, talks about the meaning of East...

Intuit is one of the biggest high-tech companies in Silicon Valley, and now it is setting up operations in West Virginia, bringing up to 500 jobs. Plus, we preview a unique series of reverse job fairs in the Mountain State, and we will take a look at some of the issues in the upcoming special session. All of that and more on this week's Inside West Virginia Politics. More Inside West Virginia Poli...

This week on Inside West Virginia Politics, we speak to Senator Joe Manchin about jobs. Then we talk with companies and people looking to fill them in the Mountain State. In segment 1, Senator Joe Manchin talks about jobs and the economy in West Virginia. In segment 2, Corey Dornon, of West Virginia Construction Craft Laborers, talks about the opportunities available in the Mountain State. In segm...

Mark Curtis got a chance to talk to U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) about the FEMA budget hearings, Richwood indictments, whether there should be an investigation into the use of flood relief money, and working to stop robocalls. More Inside West Virginia Politics at https://wowktv.com/iwvp

Governor Jim Justice signed a slew of bills this week and vetoed many others. We take a look at what that means for medical marijuana, sports betting, roads, and education, in this episode of Inside West Virginia Politics. In segment 1, President of the State Senate, Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson), talks about Senate Bill 1, broadband access, and money for roads. In segment 2, Delegate Shawn Fluhart...

This week on Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk jobs with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin. Plus, as the statewide education forums are in full swing, we hear from the West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steven Paine. In segment 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) talks about jobs in West Virginia and the state of the pensions for coal miners. In segment 2, Dr. Steven Paine, West Virginia's...

On this week's Inside West Virginia Politics we take a look at the good, the bad, and the unexpected from both sides of the aisle during the 2019 legislative session. And we take a look at the upcoming special session on education reform. In segment 1, Speaker of the House of Delegates Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay), talks about the highlights of the legislative session and some things he wished they woul...

The 2019 West Virginia Legislative Session came to an end this week, and we take a look at some of the biggest topics at the Capitol this year, including education, right to work, and medical marijuana. In segment 1, Hoppy Kercheval, host of Metro News Talkline, discusses the teachers' strike, the special session, and other big stories at the legislature. In segment 2, West Virginia AFL-CIO Presid...

With only one week left in the 2019 West Virginia Legislative session, lawmakers are working down to the wire to get bills passed. We take a look at the controversial "Campus Carry Bill," but first, we see what changes are coming to the mountain state's budget. In segment 1, Delegate Eric Householder (R-Berkeley) talks about eliminating the social security tax and reducing the coal sever...