The Legislature Today

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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

  1. Mar 13

    Reporter Roundtable Discusses 2026 Session And What’s To Come In Final Hours

    Host and reporter Randy Yohe speaks with Senior Reporter Chris Schulz and Assistant News Director Maria Young. They discuss some of the biggest bills they covered during the 2026 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature — and what issues did not come up. They also look ahead to the legislature's final day, Saturday, March 14. The post Reporter Roundtable Discusses 2026 Session And What’s To Come In Final Hours appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  2. Mar 6

    House, Senate Approves Budget Bill

    On this episode of The Legislature Today, the state budget was the focal point this week. Thursday night, the House of Delegates concurred with final tweaks made by the Senate earlier that morning to increase Hope Scholarship funding, covering five quarters of payments into the 2027-2028 school year, trim road paving, and for the first time, fund the Flood Resiliency Fund. The post House, Senate Approves Budget Bill appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  3. Feb 27

    Stakeholder Weighs In On ‘Ratepayers Bill Of Rights’

    On this episode of The Legislature Today, bills must be out of their respective committees by Sunday to be able to meet crossover day next Wednesday, and lawmakers are still working their way through next fiscal year’s budget. Also, we speak with Emmett Pepper, the policy director for Energy Efficient West Virginia, to learn about the Ratepayers Bill of Rights. The post Stakeholder Weighs In On ‘Ratepayers Bill Of Rights’ appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  4. Feb 20

    Delegates Discuss Needs Of State Foster Care System

    On this episode of The Legislature Today, issues with Child Protective Services (CPS) and the state foster care system are persistent. The West Virginia Legislature faces questions on how to correct the problems that arise every year. News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Dels. Jonathan Pinson, R-Mason, and Hollis Lewis, D-Kanawha, to get their take on the issue.  The post Delegates Discuss Needs Of State Foster Care System appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  5. Feb 13

    State Senators Discuss School Funding Needs

    On this episode of The Legislature Today, in this school year alone, the state Board of Education has been asked to approve 19 school closures or consolidations. News Director Eric Douglas speaks with Sen. Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, a member of the Senate Education Committee, and Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, to discuss what needs to be done to fix the issue.  The post State Senators Discuss School Funding Needs appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  6. Feb 6

    Delegates Discuss Process For Creating State Budget

    While the West Virginia Legislature may consider hundreds of bills during the 60-day session, there is only one thing they are required by the state constitution to do and that is to pass a balanced budget. The state is not allowed to operate in a deficit. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with House Finance Committee Chair Vernon Criss, R-Wood, and Minority Chair of House Finance Del. John Williams, D-Monongalia, to discuss the process for creating the state budget.  The post Delegates Discuss Process For Creating State Budget appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  7. Jan 30

    Senate President Smith Says ‘It’s A Balance’ When Addressing Issues During Session

    On this episode of The Legislature Today, Sen. Randy Smith, R-Preston, is in his second year as the Senate President. In that role, he is also the lieutenant governor. Smith sat down with News Director Eric Douglas to discuss how he sees things going this session The post Senate President Smith Says ‘It’s A Balance’ When Addressing Issues During Session appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  8. Jan 23

    Speaker Hanshaw Says Job Creation Is Top Priority For 2026 Session

    On this episode of The Legislature Today, we sit down with House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, to discuss how he sees things are going this legislative session. The post Speaker Hanshaw Says Job Creation Is Top Priority For 2026 Session appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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

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  • Creator
    West Virginia Public Broadcasting
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 West Virginia Public Broadcasting
  • Show Website
    The Legislature Today