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On this West Virginia Morning, according to state code, the attorney general’s job is to enforce West Virginia’s laws as they relate to – listed in order – consumer protection, unfair trade practices, civil rights and other important areas. As Randy Yohe shows us, the four primary candidates running for attorney general, two Republicans and two Democrats, have diverse views on the overall mission of the office. The post Attorney General Race And A Conversation With Poet, Professor Sara Henning, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia is seeing a boom in low and no-carbon manufacturing, thanks to tax credits and other federal programs designed to spur investment in energy communities. Curtis Tate spoke recently with Brian Anderson, a senior adviser on energy communities at the U.S. Department of Energy. They spoke at the University of Charleston. The post Investing In Mountain State Energy Communities, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Jewish holiday of Passover is coming to an end. It is a time for celebration and reflection. This year, it has been a bit more difficult, according to Rabbi Victor Urecki from Charleston. He spoke with News Director Eric Douglas to discuss the holiday and the struggle with the war in Gaza. The post Passover Amid The War In Gaza On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, an experimental apple orchard in the state is helping to fight pollution, improve food scarcity and some hope even heal veterans. Briana Heaney has the story. The post An Experimental Orchard And Larry Groce Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, health care services for nearly 30 percent of West Virginia’s population may be difficult to access if lawmakers don’t fully fund the Medicaid program in an expected special session. Emily Rice has more. The post Funding Medicaid And Navigating The Nation’s Foster Care Crisis, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, drinking water in Wyoming County is making people sick but it’s unclear who is responsible. Also, a look at voter concerns ahead of May's primary election. The post Voices Of Voters And Wyoming Co. Water Pollution This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, domestic violence prevention advocates lined the State Capitol rotunda in February, seeking a budget increase. They said lawmakers were receptive to the idea. But no increase was passed before this year’s regular legislative session ended. Jack Walker checked in with domestic violence prevention advocates on funding needs as a potential special session approaches. The post Funding Needs For Domestic Violence Shelters On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, as the primary race for governor enters the home stretch, some candidate’s negative attack ads running endlessly on broadcast and social media target a minority group – transgender children. But what is the fallout from these ads for this vulnerable group, and West Virginia children and families in general? Randy Yohe has the story. The post Campaign Ads Targeting Transgender Youth And Understanding W.Va.’s Water Resource, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Sue and Stan Jennings for 30 years have run Allegheny Treenware, a company that makes wooden kitchen utensils. But they started off as a couple of coal miners. Folkways Reporter Capri Cafaro has more. The post Appalachian Couple Shares Lifelong Dream And Sam Weber Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, uncertainty about the future amidst a changing climate has given rise in recent years to a phenomenon known as "climate anxiety." Ahead of Earth Day Monday, Chris Schulz spoke with Amy Parsons-White, sustainability manager for Marshall University, to discuss this mental health issue and potential solutions. The post Navigating ‘Climate Anxiety’ And Officials Talk IDD Waiver On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, digital devices and social media command more and more of our attention these days. Balancing this and creating healthy boundaries for increasingly younger children is becoming a bigger part of being a parent. Chris Schulz takes a look at this issue in the latest installment of, “Now What? A Series On Parenting.” The post Balancing Digital, Online Access For Kids And The State’s First Commercial Composting Facility On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, harm reduction advocates celebrate an anniversary and a discussion about the state’s role in supplying the global market of natural gas. The post Naloxone And Natural Gas, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, when your power goes out, water bill comes in or your nearby fire hydrant looks ancient, there’s a state organization keeping tabs on all of that and more. Randy Yohe talks with Charlotte Lane, chair of the West Virginia Public Service Commission, on how this regulating entity balances public protection with keeping utilities viable. The post Chair Caning And Keeping Utilities In Good Shape, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, violets bloom across Appalachia throughout spring, but the flowers are more than just some extra color in the yard. They’ve long been a key ingredient in herbal remedies. The post The Many Uses Of Violets And Ed Snodderly Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, WVPB last spring covered efforts at Shepherd University to regrow American chestnut forests in Appalachia. One year later, that project has incorporated new technology and a familiar tree variant. Jack Walker caught up with a pair of self-proclaimed “chestnutters” to discuss the project at large, and the future of the American chestnut. The post The Future Of The American Chestnut And Our Latest Us & Them, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Tuesday marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan in the Islamic faith. Like millions across the world, Muslims in West Virginia fasted from sunup to sundown each day of the month. Their fast is traditionally broken with a meal called iftar. Chris Schulz takes us to an iftar in Morgantown. The post Foster Care Communication And An Iftar In Morgantown On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, across the country Monday, people took a moment out of their day to watch the solar eclipse. West Virginia was no exception, and at West Virginia University’s (WVU) Morgantown campus, a large crowd gathered to experience the celestial event. Chris Schulz has the story. The post WVU Students Gather For Solar Eclipse And Grandson Of Woody Williams Weighs In On Failed Legislation, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn from graduate students about how to view Monday's eclipse safely. Also, changes to how and when political parties can fill vacancies after the candidate filing deadline in state elections. The post Election Filing Changes And Solar Eclipse Safety This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, which caused the deaths of 29 miners, happened 14 years ago. Ashton Marra worked for WVPB at the time and covered the trial of Don Blankenship, CEO of the company that owned the mine. Briana Heaney sat down with Marra to talk about what it was like being a reporter covering the trial. The post Remembering Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster And Sarah Jarosz Has Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, as temperatures start to rise, people are taking the opportunity to get outside. One group in Morgantown is taking to the streets on their bicycles. Chris Schulz takes us with him as he tags along to explore the city in a new way. The post A Bicycle Ride Through Morgantown On This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.