West Virginia
Monday, April 22, 2024
After Alaskan mining decision, other states may step up conservation efforts
The Biden administration has denied approval for a project to build more than 200 miles of road in the Alaskan wilderness. On this Earth Day…
Experts: EPA chemical plant emissions rule a win for WV communities
Chemical plants in West Virginia and other states will be required to curb emissions of toxic, cancer causing pollutants - such as ethylene oxide…
As WV’s jail crisis mounts, ‘Second Look’ policies gain traction
Amid overcrowding and unsafe conditions in West Virginia jails, state lawmakers introduced bills that would allow judges to take a 'second look' at …
Reimagining WV coal country by building on state’s legacy as an energy provider
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public New…
Black Lung cases rise, as federal benefits stagnate
The benefit payments miners sick with black lung disease receive are not keeping pace with the cost of living, a new analysis showed. Current …
Report: Compensation to exonerated people nearly doubled in five years
People wrongfully convicted of crimes in the United States have received around $2.2 billion in compensation claims since 2019. A new report by the …
Critics: Changes in WV unemployment benefits will harm families amid inflation
Critics say a bill passed by West Virginia lawmakers increases the bureaucratic red tape folks who rely on unemployment benefits have to navigate and …
People with disabilities over-represented in justice system
Nationwide, people with disabilities are overrepresented both as victims of crime and those who are accused of crimes, and advocates believe the …
Concerns voiced about language in WV forest management bill
The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill to allow private forest fire management on state lands but environmental groups said they are concerned its…
West Virginia House lawmakers pass bill expanding sales of raw milk
West Virginia House delegates passed a bill this week that would allow raw milk products from farmers to be sold directly to consumers. Maria Moles…
American Climate Corps: Building more climate-resilient WV communities
A Biden administration program, the American Climate Corps, aims to hire and train 20,000 people in conservation, climate and clean energy jobs…
Super PAC spending in WV Senate race ramps up as Manchin bows out
By Harshawn Ratanpal for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service reporting for the OpenSecrets-Public News Serv…