The Legislature This Week

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

The Legislature This Week is our companion podcast to our TV/radio simulcast The Legislature Today. 

Episodes

  1. Mar 14

    An Income Tax Cut Bill, First Responder Safety And Parting Thoughts From Our Reporters, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, our legislative reporters discuss bills nearing the finish line and our student reporter talks to first responders about a new safety bill. The post An Income Tax Cut Bill, First Responder Safety And Parting Thoughts From Our Reporters, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  2. Mar 7

    The Budget Bill Comes Early, Protecting Children And Frustration In The Senate, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, we hear from Kelly Allen, executive director of the Center on Budget and Policy, on the legislature’s budget bill and proposed tax cuts. And we hear what did and didn't make the cut on Crossover Day. The post The Budget Bill Comes Early, Protecting Children And Frustration In The Senate, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  3. Feb 28

    Ratepayer Rights, State Budget Bills And A Public Listening Session, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, ratepayers advocate for their rights, while lawmakers chip away at the state's budget for the next fiscal year. The post Ratepayer Rights, State Budget Bills And A Public Listening Session, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  4. Feb 21

    State Budget Bills, Reforming CPS And First Bills Head To Governor, At The Legislature This Week

    Dels. Johnathan Pinson, R-Mason, and Hollis Lewis, D-Kanawha, tell us about the West Virginia Legislature’s perennial work on child protective and foster care services. We also get a look at both chambers’ first pass at the state budget. The post State Budget Bills, Reforming CPS And First Bills Head To Governor, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  5. Feb 14

    School Funding Reforms, Water Crisis Responses And Undocumented Immigration Control, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, two senators tell us how the state needs to change its school funding, which has remained largely unchanged for decades. We also hear lawmakers discuss reforms to the state’s response to water crises. The post School Funding Reforms, Water Crisis Responses And Undocumented Immigration Control, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  6. Feb 7

    Election Changes, State Budget And Abortion Medication, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, House Finance leaders provide us with some insight into the state budget process. We also hear about lawmakers’ ideas to change local elections, as well as a bill restricting abortion medication in the Senate. The post Election Changes, State Budget And Abortion Medication, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  7. Jan 31

    School Finances, Economic Development, Historic Bibles And Senate President Randy Smith, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, our student reporters dig into Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s legislative plan. We also hear from Senate President Randy Smith about his plans to help small businesses.  The post School Finances, Economic Development, Historic Bibles And Senate President Randy Smith, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  8. Jan 24

    Emergency School Funding, Supporting College Students And House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, emergency funding bills, tracking the legislature with student reporters and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw discusses his vision for the session. The post Emergency School Funding, Supporting College Students And House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  9. Jan 17

    State Of The State, Minority Response And Preparing For The 2026 Regular Session, At The Legislature This Week

    On The Legislature This Week, the legislature gavels in and Gov. Patrick Morrisey lays out his vision in his state of the state address. We also hear the minority party’s response to the governor’s address. The post State Of The State, Minority Response And Preparing For The 2026 Regular Session, At The Legislature This Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

  10. Jan 14

    Watch Gov. Patrick Morrisey Deliver The 2026 State Of The State Address

    Join West Virginia Public Broadcasting this evening at 7 p.m. for Gov. Patrick Morrisey's 2026 State of the State address. You can watch the broadcast on WVPB-TV, The West Virginia Channel or stream it with WVPB Passport or our YouTube channel. The post Watch Gov. Patrick Morrisey Deliver The 2026 State Of The State Address appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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The Legislature This Week is our companion podcast to our TV/radio simulcast The Legislature Today. 

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