Inside West Virginia Politics
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsInside West Virginia Politics is a weekly show hosted by Mark Curtis that discusses local, regional, and national issues and how they impact the Mountain State.
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The Mountain State’s economic boom on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
August 02, 2021 16:57 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWest Virginia sees steady rate of unemployment decrease In Segment 1, Steve Roberts, The President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, recently had an op-ed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail titled “WV coming out of economic slumber.” Robert discusses how West Virginia is seeing some good signs such as an unemployment rate below the national average, steadily-increasing workforce participation and an economy that is improving faster than the national average. Despite these positive sig...
COVID-19 and finances, expanding on Medicare and political unrest in Cuba
July 26, 2021 21:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn Segment 1, West Virginia COVID-19 Czar, Dr. Clay Marsh to discuss the state of the virus in the Mountain State. As of Thursday, July 22, the state saw a 60% increase in Delta variant cases, going from 22 to 35 cases overnight, and active virus cases continue to climb. Marsh says this increase is “probably just the beginning” of the Delta variant’s impact on the state. He also believes the overall increase in cases is due to people becoming more “lax” on wearing masks and social distancin...
Hope Scholarship, American Jobs Plan and Purdue Pharma’s lawsuit in this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
July 20, 2021 19:11 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBWhat is the Hope Scholarship? In Segment 1, West Virginia’s Treasurer Riley Moore discusses the Hope Scholarship. According to Moore, the Hope Scholarship Program is an education savings account that allows parents to receive $4,600 per-pupil state funding already set aside for their children’s education onto an electronic, parent-controlled fund for educational expenses. Those expenses can include private school tuition, tutoring, credentialing, therapies, transportation and more. This ...
American Families Plan, food insecurity and COVID-19 survivors on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
July 12, 2021 20:21 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHow the American Families Plan can improve 90% of West Virginian kids’ lives In Segment 1, Congress is returning to Washington on Monday, July 12, and Seth DiStefano, the Policy Outreach Director at the West Virginia Center of Budget and Policy, discusses why Congress should prioritize the American Families Plan. In July, families with children will begin to see checks as part of the refundable tax credit passed earlier in 2021. According to White House officials, “The American Families P...
Infrastructure bill, Equality Act, NCAA ruling and Sherri Young’s departure on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
July 05, 2021 18:55 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBHow the infrastructure bill will reconnect West Virginia to the United States In Segment 1, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) talks about the infrastructure bill. Manchin is in the bipartisan group. He said the $1.2 trillion investment will go into repairing bridges, making the Cardinal Rail system ready for daily use, expanding broadband, installing charging stations for electric vehicles and upgrading lead pipes, water and airports systems. Manchin also said he voted yes for the “For th...
The ‘For the People Act’: Should it be passed?
July 02, 2021 21:18 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn Segment 1, former long-time West Virginia legislator Rick Staton (D) joins us to talk about the “For the People Act.” Staton says he is in favor of the “For the People Act” and believes its provisions would stop states from making alleged attempts at voter suppression and create more uniformity in the voting process. He also says he hopes that should the bill pass, it will be upheld by the courts if it is challenged. The former West Virginia delegate says he is also in favor of the prov...
Economic developments, the military, and solar power on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
June 21, 2021 17:57 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBHow to make people stay in West Virginia In Segment 1, Delegate Dana Ferrell (R) Kanawha County makes his first appearance on Inside West Virginia Politics and discusses economic development possibilities in West Virginia after an AP article was published saying West Virginia had gone down population-wise. He also discusses his association with Phillips Global, a company that says they have 150 jobs available in Beckley, WV. What the West Virginia National Guard’s focus has been so far in...
WV road repairs, end of pandemic and Labor Rally on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
June 14, 2021 20:15 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB‘Much needed’ $150 million to fix West Virginia roads In Segment 1, Del. Lisa Zukoff (D) from Marshall County discusses Governor Jim Justice’s request to move $150 million from the general fund to the road fund. She says the money is “much needed” in her district. “We are a big county; we have oil and gas development still going on. A lot of big trucks in our community, which takes its toll on the roads,” said Zukoff. In 2019, Justice acknowledged that Marshall County had the worst roads...
Mitchell Power Plant closure, Biden’s infrastructure bill, and incentivizing the COVID-19 vaccine on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
June 07, 2021 18:04 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB‘Will rates go up? Of course they will’: The impact of Mitchell Power Plant closure In Segment 1, U.S. Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) from West Virginia’s 1st District visited Charleston to testify before the Public Service Commission regarding the potential closure of the Mitchell Power Plant in Marshall County. At this time, there are two options: shut down in 2028 or shut down in 2040. McKinley says things to be considered before closures are its economic effects for that area and National...
First anniversary of George Floyd’s death, WV’s population decrease and the Mitchell Power Plant in this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
May 31, 2021 02:20 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWhat has changed in WV since George Floyd’s death? In Segment 1, 13 News Reporter Moriah Davis shares Charleston’s black community’s thoughts on what has changed what hasn’t changed since the death of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. Tuesday, May 25th marked the first anniversary of Floyd’s death. The horrible incident was caught on video and police body cameras, which lead to nationwide outrage demanding justice for police reform, including here in West Virgi...
Infrastructure Bill, American Rescue Plan and Energy Policy on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
May 23, 2021 22:39 - 21 minutes - 20 MB‘We’re giving it the old college try’ Sen. Capito discusses President Biden’s infrastructure bill In Segment 1, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) is the Republican lead for President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill and how they are trying to aim for bipartisanship on the bill. “We’re giving it the old college try,” said Sen. Capito. While Biden wants to spend $2.3 trillion on the bill, Republicans, including Capito, want to spend $568 million. Capito says the infrastructure bill sh...
Gayle Manchin, Corridor H, Reta Mays, and Suddenlink on this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics
May 18, 2021 19:08 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBGayle Manchin becomes first West Virginian to co-chair Appalachian Regional Commission In Segment 1, Gayle Manchin, new co-chair of Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) thirteenth federal co-chair, talks with hosts Mark Curtis about what ARC is about and how it began after former President John F. Kennedy visited West Virginia. Manchin was the former First-Lady of West Virginia, former President of the Board of Education, and is currently the first ARC federal co-chair from West Virgin...
The most important health-related political issues in West Virginia
May 10, 2021 19:02 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat political issues currently affect West Virginia citizens? In Segment 1, Gary Zuckett, Executive Director of the West Virginia Citizen Action Group, talks about key political issues that affect citizens of the Mountain State, including the Reclaim Act, For the People Act, and Medicare. For more information, you can visit the official WV Citizen Action Group website. The new common COVID-19 variant in WV In Segment 2, Dr. Clay Marsh, the COVID-19 Czar in West Virginia, discusses the l...
How would the infrastructure bill, expanding broadband impact WV?
May 03, 2021 21:54 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — This week on Inside West Virginia Politics, officials from West Virginia and beyond discuss President Joe Biden’s infrastructure bill, how West Virginia is expanding broadband, and how a donation to a university in West Virginia will help undergrad students. Is Biden’s infrastructure bill a pork barrel spending bill? In Segment 1, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R) Kentucky shares his concerns about the $2.3 trillion infrastructure bill proposed by President Joe Biden on ...
Reporters’ roundtable: Wrapping up the 2021 legislative session
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn Segment 1, Brad McElhinney of WV Metro News joins us, with a surprise appearance from his dog, to talk about the “weird” differences in covering this year’s legislative session, which was closed to the public during the pandemic. This year, the news media covered the session from above in the galleries for social distancing, a major change from years past when reporters were stationed on the ground floor closer to the legislators. McElhinney says the overriding headline of the session wa...
Taking a look at the highs and lows of West Virginia’s 2021 legislative session
April 20, 2021 18:22 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBCHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, many government officials wrap up the 2021 legislative session, including discussing Gov. Jim Justice’s personal income tax reduction plan and how it failed to pass through the House with 0 yeas to 100 nays. In Segment 1, Del. Roger Hanshaw (R) Clay, Speaker of the House, discusses the highlights of the West Virginia 2021 legislative session, including: Passing state budgeting within 60 days with no extra expense to taxp...
New bills and how they affect West Virginians
April 12, 2021 21:33 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn Segment 1, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin discusses the ‘human crisis’ at the U.S./Mexico border after visiting there last week. Manchin suggests what needs to be fixed with the immigration problem, pointing to the criminal element of immigration in which the Cartel is profiting off human suffering. The Senator also talks about why he’s against a single infrastructure bill that would incorporate everything in one package. “We need to separate it — we need to get back to regular order. We need...
The importance of religion and faith during the COVID-19 epidemic
April 08, 2021 19:35 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn Segment 1, Bishop Michie Klusmeyer of the West Virginia Diocese makes an appearance as he shares this Easter theme of finding hope and keeping faith during the pandemic. Visit the West Virginia Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston website here. In Segment 2, Rabbi Victor Urecki of the B’nai Jacob Synagogue in Charleston speaks of the significance of the story of Passover in the Jewish faith and how, through that story, important it is to know your history and your identity, as well as the imp...
Keeping West Virginians in-state, helping hospitals and the border and opioid crises
March 30, 2021 20:22 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn Segment 1, Delegate Joey Garcia (D-Marion County) stops by to talk about an op-ed he co-wrote with John Williams (D-Monongalia) called “If You Build It, They Will Stay,” and what it means for the state. The delegates say they want to work toward keeping young West Virginians in the state and that starts with rebuilding, specifically in roads, broadband and education. Garcia says they include roads in this because of the shape of some of the state’s secondary roads, some of which are almo...
WV hospitals one year after COVID-19 first case
March 23, 2021 19:14 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn segment one, Jim Kaufman, President and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association, joins us as we overview how hospitals are doing during the pandemic after the miscount of reported COVID-19 deaths. Early in March, Health officials have identified 165 deaths related to COVID-19 that were unreported. Kaufman says paperwork flow and human error were the main causes of the unreported deaths. Kaufman addresses the issue, saying that the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resou...
The Income Tax Plan: What does it mean for West Virginia?
March 19, 2021 15:24 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn Segment 1, Jim Justice joins us to discuss his tax plan. The goal of that plan is to eventually phase out the state’s income tax beginning with a 60% cut next year and then gradually phasing out over the next three years. The plan would also mean raising the state’s sales tax from 6% to 7.9% to make up for the lost income tax revenue. West Virginia would then have the highest sales tax of any state in the country. The governor says even with increases to other taxes, the plan would put m...
Public access to the WV Capitol, plus a look at some bills moving through the legislature
March 12, 2021 23:07 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn Segment 1, Josh Sword, president of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations of West Virginia, joins us to discuss the lack of access the public has to the state legislature due to the pandemic. Sword says, given pandemic restrictions, the organization is not asking that the doors be opened completely, but that the legislature allow a restricted number of people to where socially distancing is still possible so the public can still discuss bills with the legis...
Should West Virginia remove the state income tax?
March 05, 2021 23:03 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn Segment 1, we take a look at West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s latest town hall meeting on the state income tax. The governor’s goal for these virtual town halls is to discuss his proposal to eventually phase out or eliminate the state income tax. He says with the state’s current strong economics, now is the time to move forward with removing the tax. While some taxes may raise slightly to offset the state income tax removal, Justice says his goal is for West Virginians’ net tax burde...
IWVP: COVID-19 and education bills, meeting a new, first-time legislator
February 26, 2021 22:42 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn Segment 1, State Director of AARP West Virginia Gaylene Miller talks about the organization’s legislative agenda for 2021. She says one of their biggest concerns this year is a bill that would limit the liability of nursing homes and businesses such as restaurants where someone may have contracted COVID-19. Miller says their main issue with the bill is that it would give nursing homes, assisted living and other residential care facilities a “blanket immunity for COVID-19.” She says the r...
IWVP: Tax reform and West Virginia’s economy
February 19, 2021 21:02 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn Segment 1, House of Delegates Majority Leader Amy Summers (R-Taylor County) joins us to talk about tax reform and the conversation of possibility eliminating the state income tax. She says if the tax were eliminated or phased out, it would bring more people to the Mountain State and put more money in the pockets of those who are already here. Summers also says the Education Savings Account, which would allow parents to set aside money for their child’s education, tax-free, and possibly s...
IWVP: What to expect in West Virginia’s upcoming legislative session
February 12, 2021 21:47 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn Segment 1, President of the West Virginia State Senate and Lieutenant Governor Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) stops by ahead of the state’s legislative session. Blair talks about the possibility of phasing out the state’s income tax as part of the upcoming session. He says if the tax is eliminated, there is no defined timeline and it could still take several years to fully remove the tax. He says eliminating the tax would help bring people to the Mountain State rather than seeing them move to ...
IWVP: Solar energy and jobs, saving for higher education and justice for crime victims
February 05, 2021 22:19 - 23 minutes - 22 MBIn Segment 1, Autumn Long, West Virginia Program Director for Solar United Neighbors discusses the potential benefits of bringing solar energy to West Virginia. The national nonprofit, also known as SUN, is an advocate for solar energy. Long says bringing solar energy to the Mountain State would help diversify the state’s energy economy and maintain West Virginia’s relevance as an energy-producing state. She says West Virginia has an opportunity to be part of a changing energy economy where...
IWVP: Vaccines and broadband; talking coal and the business inventory tax
January 29, 2021 22:57 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn Segment 1, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice talks about being sworn into a second term in office and how the Mountain State leads the nation in distributing and administering COVID-19 vaccines. The governor shares the importance of bringing more COVID-19 vaccines to the Mountain State and how quickly the state has been putting its current supply into the arms of the people, especially the elderly. He also talks about bringing students back to the classroom while keeping both the kids a...
IWVP: Vaccines, energy and education; a senator speaks on Trump’s impeachment
January 22, 2021 23:20 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn Segment 1, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discusses the second impeachment of then-President Donald Trump. He says while he does agree Trump’s actions leading up to riots at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6 are impeachable, but that it is the wrong timing and that he felt the focus should first be on the transition of power to the new administration. He says it is also important to first remove doubts that Joe Biden won the election and to prove to Americans the election was fair and secure. Ma...
IWVP: Court transparancy, vaccines and advocating for energy, feeding families
January 15, 2021 22:46 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIn Segment 1, Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Evan Jenkins discusses the plans for what they’re calling the New Court. He says they hope to continue moving forward from the “problems of the past,” and continue the work of the past two years to bring back the public’s trust and confidence through accountability and transparency from the Court. He says even amid the pandemic, the court was never able to fully close, providing access to those in emergency situations...
IWVP: Recounting the top stories of 2020
January 08, 2021 23:31 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, reporters from around the state join our host and Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis for an annual “free for all” to discuss the top stories of 2020. Reporters weighing in include Brad McElhinny of WV Metro News, Joe Stevens of WMOV Radio, WOWK 13 News Morning Anchor Lily Bradley and Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers. In Segment 1, we discuss the biggest story of the year – the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guests discuss how West Vi...
IWVP: Christmas hope, ski season and changes in state legislature
January 01, 2021 22:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn Segment 1, Bishop Michie Klusmeyer of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia talks about having hope in the Christmas season and how important holding on to hope has been throughout the pandemic. Klusmeyer says while churches are going virtual, it’s a time when people are more connected with people from across the world joining local churches on live-streamed services and yet more isolated. He says this Christmas and Advent season is a time to be quiet and listen to the voice of God for ...
IWVP: Coronavirus, vaccination, and an exclusive interview with Dr. Birx
December 24, 2020 22:35 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn Segment 1, Chief Political Reporter and host Mark Curtis talks COVID-19 response in an exclusive interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx during her visit to the Mountain State earlier in the week just as vaccines started arriving in West Virginia. She said the rising COVID-19 numbers in the state prompted her visit. “Well, that’s why we wanted to come because obviously, you can see West Virginia right now, rising test positivity, rising cases, rising...
IWVP: Vaccines and contact tracing, broadband and a supermajority
December 18, 2020 22:39 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn Segment 1, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer talks about vaccine distribution in the Mountain State. He says there will be five hubs where the vaccine will be brought into the state and roughly 525 providers who have already signed up to assist with distributing the vaccine. The first phase of distribution is to stabilize the healthcare system to allow workers to continue providing healthcare and to protect the most vulnerable in nursing homes an...
IWVP: Grieving fallen hero Ptlm Johnson, COVID-19 in nursing homes and a stimulus update
December 10, 2020 22:55 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Charleston and the Mountain State grieve their fallen hero, Charleston Police Department Patrolman Cassie Johnson, who was shot in the line of duty Dec. 1. Also in this episode, a congressman gives an update on the battle for a new stimulus package in Washington D.C. and AARP explains what they would like to see happen in Congress, especially in regards to transparency about COVID-19 in nursing homes. In Segment 1, Congressman Alex Mo...
Inside WV Politics: Vaccines, stimulus packages and upcoming legislative session
December 04, 2020 23:19 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join host Mark Curtis to talk about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the anticipated vaccines awaiting approval from the FDA and the need in West Virginia for a second stimulus package. In Segment 1, West Virginia National Guard Maj. Gen. James Hoyer, an integral part of the governor’s COVID-19 response team, talks about retiring from his position as Adjutant General, West Virginia Joint Forces Headquarters-West Virginia to b...
IWVP: Preparing for the holidays and boosting healthcare in the Mountain State
November 26, 2020 22:41 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss why everyone should be careful over Thanksgiving, we learn more about WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, and find out how some are working to help those impacted economically by the pandemic. In segment one, Dr. Sherri Young, chief health officer with the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, explains why everyone should take caution with their Thanksgiving plans this year, the concern medical officials have over people crossing into We...
IWVP: The future of medicine and the West Virginia state government
November 26, 2020 21:52 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get to meet this year’s Miracle Network Champion Child, delve into West Virginia Wesleyan College and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Go D.O. program, and get an update on the state’s Jobs and Hope program. In segment one, Amy Bush Marone, COO of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital gives an update on the new facility’s construction, explains the benefits of partnering with Children’s Miracle Network, and introduces us to this year’...
IWVP: Examining the 2020 election and the future of West Virginia
November 26, 2020 21:07 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the recent Presidential Election, how to make broadband more accessible in the Mountain State and priorities during upcoming legislative sessions. In segment one, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) explains what she thinks should be the first thing on the agenda when she gets back to Washington D.C., how she views the ongoing process concerning the 2020 Presidential Election, and what needs to happen to make broadband more accessible thr...
What the Mountain State could expect from the 2020 General Election
November 25, 2020 13:48 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about we could expect from Tuesday’s election, how the coronavirus impacted the election, and whether the state should promote school choice. In segment one, Professor Robert Rupp, professor of political science at West Virginia Wesleyan College, explains what he believes we can expect from Tuesday’s General Election, why he thinks Republicans will do very well in the Mountain State, and the impact the coronavirus had on this election cy...
Digging into the race for West Virginia Governor
November 25, 2020 13:18 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we dig deep into the race for West Virginia Governor, learn how the candidates differ on key issues, and discover what each candidate plans to do if elected. In segment one, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango, Democratic candidate for West Virginia Governor, explains why he decided to run for the office, what she would do differently for the state in terms of economic development, and what he has already done to help West Virginia small bus...
Getting inside the race for U.S Senate in the Mountain State
October 18, 2020 16:30 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get inside the race for U.S. Senate, explain how the candidates differ on key issues, and show what each candidate wants to accomplish for the Mountain State. In segment one, Paula Jean Swearengin, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, explains why she decided to run for Senate, why she doesn’t believe Congress should even consider the current Supreme Court nominee during the pandemic, and why she thinks her opponent is out of touch with her c...
Digging deep into the race for West Virginia Attorney General race
October 15, 2020 17:10 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get into the race for West Virginia Attorney General, learn how the candidates differ on the major issues, and discover what the candidates hope to accomplish if elected. In segment one, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey explains how he plans to help those searching for work in the Mountain State find a job, how he plans to continue the fight against the opioid crisis, and how he differs from his opponent. In segment two, Sam B...
IWVP: The race for West Virginia Secretary of State
October 09, 2020 18:47 - 22 minutes - 21 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we delve into the race for West Virginia Secretary of State, discuss if the state is ready for automatic voter registration, and discuss how best to help Mountain State small businesses. In segment one, Natalie Tennant, Democratic candidate of West Virginia Secretary of State, explains why much work still needs to be completed for automatic voter registration, why she believes this race comes down to “dignity and decency,” and why she takes issu...
Diving deep into the West Virginia Treasurer race
October 09, 2020 18:40 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the West Virginia Treasurer’s race, how the candidates stand on issues impacting the Mountain State, and how they hope to help West Virginia in the future. In segment one, Riley Moore, Republican candidate for West Virginia Treasurer, explains what he hopes to accomplish if elected to the office, what experience he would bring, and how he differs from his opponent. In segment two, West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue explains what ...
Getting into the big races throughout the Mountain State
October 09, 2020 18:26 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss two big Mountain State races, how candidates differ on big issues facing the state, and what the candidates are hoping to change. In segment one, Rep. Carol Miller (R-Dist. 3), Republican candidate for U.S. Congress Dist. 3, explains what she thinks her greatest accomplishments have been while in office, why she thinks Congress needs to find a balance between helping the unemployed and encouraging everyone to return to work, and what ...
Digging into West Virginia’s big Congress races
October 07, 2020 18:55 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the two big races in the state for Congress, how healthcare should be made available to all residents, and what should happen with the newest CARES Act legislation. In segment one, Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV), the Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives, District 2, explains why he thinks he represents West Virginia values, how he thinks healthcare can be made more affordable for all, and how he thinks governme...
Reopening schools in the Mountain State
September 10, 2020 17:16 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss how the state prepared to reopen West Virginia schools, procedures schools will follow, and how schools will feed school children attending school remotely. In segment one, State Superintendent of Schools Clayton Burch explains how the state prepared to reopen schools, his advice for Mountain State parents and students, and how the schools will handle lunch service during the pandemic. In segment two, West Virginia Public Health Offi...
Big Senate races and improving economic recovery in the Mountain State
September 09, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss two of the big races for West Virginia State Senate, how to improve education in the state, and economic recovery throughout the Mountain State. In segment one, Del. Andrew Robinson (D-Kanawha), the Democratic candidate for West Virginia State Senate, District 12, explains why he chose to run for State Senate, what he considers his greatest accomplishments while in the House of Representatives, and how he would attract economic develo...
Boosting education and frontline heros during the pandemic
September 02, 2020 16:53 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about how best to provide educational opportunities during the pandemic, easing the burden on healthcare professionals, and why some firefighters are currently fighting for lost pay in the Mountain State. In segment one, Del. Daniel Linville (R-Cabell County) talks about what still needs to be done to increase broadband in West Virginia, why he believes the state will be ready to implement the new program that will provide internet to sc...