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The Legislature Today

The Legislature Today is West Virginia’s only television/radio simulcast devoted to covering the state’s 60-day regular legislative session.

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Reporters Explore Broadband, Critical Race Theory, Forced Pooling And The Budget As Final Day Of Session Looms

Reporters Explore Broadband, Critical Race Theory, Forced Pooling And The Budget As Final Day Of Session Looms

Host Eric Douglas leads a reporter roundtable with Lacie Pierson, a political reporter with the Charleston Gazette-Mail,... Read more

11 Mar 2022

26mins

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The Legislature Today Explores Foster Care, Racism And Mine Safety Issues As 2022 Session Enters Final Week

The Legislature Today Explores Foster Care, Racism And Mine Safety Issues As 2022 Session Enters Final Week

On this week’s episode of The Legislature Today, it’s been a week full of activity, split floor sessions and Crossover D... Read more

4 Mar 2022

26mins

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W.Va. Lawmakers Talk Personal Income Tax, Budget, Underground Carbon Storage And Climate Change

W.Va. Lawmakers Talk Personal Income Tax, Budget, Underground Carbon Storage And Climate Change

On this week’s episode of The Legislature Today, we explore taxes and energy, and we learn more about two bills related ... Read more

25 Feb 2022

26mins

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W.Va. Lawmakers Talk 'Anti-Stereotyping Act' And Critical Race Theory, Reporters Wrap Explores Abortion

W.Va. Lawmakers Talk 'Anti-Stereotyping Act' And Critical Race Theory, Reporters Wrap Explores Abortion

On this week’s episode of The Legislature Today, we look at abortion access and a controversial education bill.

18 Feb 2022

26mins

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Changes To Unemployment Benefits, Diabetes Costs And Lawmakers Talk Voting Rights

Changes To Unemployment Benefits, Diabetes Costs And Lawmakers Talk Voting Rights

On this week’s episode of The Legislature Today, we explore election reform and the price of insulin, and lawmakers in t... Read more

11 Feb 2022

26mins

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Bill Lifting Nuclear Ban Heads To The Governor And Lawmakers Talk Health Issues

Bill Lifting Nuclear Ban Heads To The Governor And Lawmakers Talk Health Issues

On this week’s episode of The Legislature Today, we hear about the push to allow nuclear energy in West Virginia. It is ... Read more

4 Feb 2022

26mins

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Minority Leadership Responds To State Of The State And Legislature Looks At Energy, Health Bills

Minority Leadership Responds To State Of The State And Legislature Looks At Energy, Health Bills

On this week’s episode of The Legislature Today, reporter Curtis Tate brings us a recap of Gov. Jim Justice’s 2022 State... Read more

28 Jan 2022

27mins

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W.Va. Economists Talk Jobs, Workforce Participation And Nucor

W.Va. Economists Talk Jobs, Workforce Participation And Nucor

This week on The Legislature Today, West Virginians weigh in on a controversial piece of legislation. As health reporter... Read more

21 Jan 2022

26mins

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Leadership Talks Legislative Priorities, Economic Development And COVID Protocols As The Session Begins

Leadership Talks Legislative Priorities, Economic Development And COVID Protocols As The Session Begins

On this episode of The Legislature Today, reporter Liz McCormick looks at a busy first week at the West Virginia Legisla... Read more

14 Jan 2022

26mins

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The Legislature Today Discusses Criminal Justice Reform, State Budget, Personal Income Tax Repeal

The Legislature Today Discusses Criminal Justice Reform, State Budget, Personal Income Tax Repeal

House Judiciary Chair Moore Capito, R-Kanawha, and House Judiciary Minority Chair Chad Lovejoy, D-Cabell, discuss crimin... Read more

9 Apr 2021

26mins

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