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Inside West Virginia Politics

Mark Curtis, Rick Johnson

Inside West Virginia Politics is a weekly show hosted by Rick Johnson that discusses local, regional, and national issues and how they impact the Mountain State.

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00:21:53

Shawnee Sports Complex, COVID-19, Paid Family Leave,...

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2021/08/09

The Shawnee Sports Complex estimated to bring more than $100M after first 4 yearsIn Segment 1, Ben Salango (D), Kanawha County Commissioner, discusses his contributions around the county, including his involvement in the Shawnee Sports Complex. Salango says the sports complex will bring in more than $100 million in its first four years — money he says is going back to employees, businesses and workers throughout the valley, not just the county.Salango has also announced his candidacy for the Kanawha

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00:21:47

The Mountain State’s economic boom on this week’s...

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2021/08/02

West Virginia sees steady rate of unemployment decreaseIn 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 signs, many

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00:22:04

COVID-19 and finances, expanding on Medicare and...

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2021/07/26

In 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 distancing,

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00:21:54

Hope Scholarship, American Jobs Plan and Purdue...

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2021/07/20

What 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 program can

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00:21:55

American Families Plan, food insecurity and COVID-19...

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2021/07/12

How the American Families Plan can improve 90% of West Virginian kids’ livesIn 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 Plan will

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00:22:14

Infrastructure bill, Equality Act, NCAA ruling and...

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2021/07/05

How the infrastructure bill will reconnect West Virginia to the United StatesIn 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 the People” Act

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00:22:25

The ‘For the People Act’: Should it be passed?

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2021/07/02

In 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 provision that

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00:22:02

Economic developments, the military, and solar power...

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2021/06/21

How to make people stay in West VirginiaIn 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 2021In

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00:22:00

WV road repairs, end of pandemic and Labor Rally on...

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2021/06/14

‘Much needed’ $150 million to fix West Virginia roadsIn 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 in the state

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00:22:08

Mitchell Power Plant closure, Biden’s infrastructure...

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2021/06/07

‘Will rates go up? Of course they will’: The impact of Mitchell Power Plant closureIn 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

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00:21:24

First anniversary of George Floyd’s death, WV’s...

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2021/05/31

What 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 Virginia.People in

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00:21:51

Infrastructure Bill, American Rescue Plan and Energy...

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2021/05/23

‘We’re giving it the old college try’ Sen. Capito discusses President Biden’s infrastructure billIn 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 should only

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00:22:23

Gayle Manchin, Corridor H, Reta Mays, and Suddenlink...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2021/05/18

Gayle Manchin becomes first West Virginian to co-chair Appalachian Regional CommissionIn 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 Virginia.How

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00:22:17

The most important health-related political issues in...

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2021/05/10

What 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 WVIn Segment 2, Dr. Clay Marsh, the COVID-19 Czar in West Virginia, discusses the latest

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00:22:30

How would the infrastructure bill, expanding...

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2021/05/03

CHARLESTON, 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 top of the

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00:22:28

Reporters’ roundtable: Wrapping up the 2021...

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2021/04/29

In 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 was the

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00:22:30

Taking a look at the highs and lows of West...

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2021/04/20

CHARLESTON, 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 taxpayersPassing

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00:22:27

New bills and how they affect West Virginians

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2021/04/12

In 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 to get all

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00:22:25

The importance of religion and faith during the...

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2021/04/08

In 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 importance of

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00:22:21

Keeping West Virginians in-state, helping hospitals...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2021/03/30

In 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 almost

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