Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week's episode, we take a look at the proposed repeal of the business inventory tax, rainy day funds, and one delegate's selfless organ donation.In segment 1, Republican Senator Eric Tarr shares his experience of running the Senate Finance Committee while committee chair Craig Blair is recovering, and tells us why he believes the proposed repeal of the business and inventory tax would benefit the state.In segment 2, Democratic Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso talks about why he thinks a repeal of the business and inventory tax should proceed with caution, and shares his opinion on the development of another rainy day fund.In segment 3, Seth DiStefano, Policy Outreach Director with the Center on Budget and Policy joins us in number-crunching after the annual West Virginia Budget Breakfast and comments on the recent State of the State Address, including where he thinks the governor should invest money instead of establishing a rainy day fund.And finally, in segment 4, Delegate Sean Hornbuckle refle

On this week's episode, our guests reflect on the recent State of the State Address, the status of the Fairness Act, and Ramaco Carbon coming to West Virginia.In segment 1, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice talks about the potential benefits of Ramaco Carbon coming to the Mountain State, as well as the resolution of the U.S. Department of Justice's investigation, which was launched after questions arose about the financing of his Military Tribute tournament at the Greenbrier.In segment 2, Senate President Mitch Carmichael reflects on the governor's recent State of the State Address. He also talks about the status of medical marijuana and where he stands on the Fairness Act.In segment 3, Josh Sword, President of AFL-CIO shares his hopes for this legislative session, including his thoughts on a possible repeal of the business and inventory tax, the future of right-to-work legislation, and why he expects to be on the defense this session.In segment 4, House of Delegates Minority Leader Tim Miley gives us a diff

On this week’s episode, we take a look at some of the issues that are important to and will be pushed by groups in the 2020 West Virginia Legislative session.In segment 1, Tom Hunter, the Associate State Director of Communication for AARP West Virginia, talks about the issues they will be advocating about in the upcoming legislative session, including family caregivers, fraud & elder abuse.In segment 2, WOWK 13 News Digital Reporter Erin Noon talks about her experience covering a caravan that traveled from West Virginia to Canada to buy cheaper insulin.In segment 3, Jason Huffman, the State Director for the West Virginia Chapter of Americans for Prosperity, talks about the issues they will be advocating about in the upcoming legislative session, including licensure, regulations, and comprehensive tax reform.In segment 4, West Virginia Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) gives his thoughts on the 34 correction officer trainees who were photographed giving a Nazi salute.

On this week's episode, we talk about the holiday season in the Mountain State, the annual Joyful Night Celebration, and the reason for the season.In segment 1, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) and First Lady Cathy Justice talk about the holiday season in the Mountain State.In segment 2, Randall Reid-Smith the Curator for the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History talks about the annual Joyful Night Celebration and the history of the decorations at the Governor's Mansion.In segment 3, Canon Donald Vinson of St. John's Episcopal Church and Rabbi Victor Urecki of B'nai Jacob Synagogue discuss the reason for the season.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week’s episode, we take a look at some of the issues that are important to and will be pushed by groups in the 2020 West Virginia Legislative session.In segment 1, Dale Lee, the West Virginia Education Association President, talks about the previous teachers strikes and what they want to see passed in the 2020 legislative session.In segment 2, Andrew Schneider, Executive Director of Fairness West Virginia, talks about the Fairness Act which would ban discrimination in hiring, access to housing and public spaces for LGBTQ people in West Virginia.In segment 3, Seth DiStefano, Policy Outreach Director for the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, talks about the state budget, multiple taxes in the Mountain State, and the 2020 Legislative Session.In segment 4, Garrett Ballengee, the Executive Director of the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy, talks about what issues are important to them in the upcoming legislative session.

On this week's episode, we take the show to TechConnect West Virginia's 2019 Coding and Cyber Summit in Charleston. We take a look at the technology jobs in and coming to the Mountain State, and the programs available to help people fill those jobs.In segment 1, we talk to Anne Barth, the Executive Director of TechConnect West Virginia.In segment 2, we talk to Bernie McKay, the Chief Public Policy Officer for Intuit.In segment 3, we talk to Josh Spence, the Chief Technology Officer for the state of West Virginia.In segment 4, we talk to Matt Turner, the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week's episode we look at the upcoming legislative session, National Adoption Month, the 2019-2020 ski season, and why a former Secretary of State is running to reclaim the seat.In segment 1, Former West Virginia West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant (D) discusses why she is running to regain the position.In segment 2, West Virginia State Delegate Amanda Estep-Burton (D-Kanawha) talks about her first legislative session and what she is expecting in the 2020 session.In segment 3, Kylee Hassan from Mission West Virginia stops by to talk about National Adoption Month.In segment 4, Joe Stevens, the spokesperson for the West Virginia Ski Areas Association, talks about the 2019-2020 ski season in the Mountain State.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week's episode, we look at an insulin caravan to Canada, a candidate for governor, the November special session, and what still needs to be done after the 2016 flood.  In segment 1, Del. Barbara Evans Fleischauer (D-Monongalia) discusses rising insulin prices and the caravan from West Virginia to Canada to buy insulin.In segment 2, Jody Murphy, a Democratic Candidate for Governor of West Virginia, talks about his campaign and why he decided to run.In segment 3, Del. Caleb Hannah (R-Webster), talks about the November special session, education policy, and the border wall.In segment 4, State Senator Stephen Baldwin (D-Greenbrier), discussed the aftermath of the 2016 flood, what is being done for flood prevention, and more.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

In this week's episode, we talk to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, discuss rural broadband, and look at the Republican primary for a US Senate seat.In segment 1, Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, discusses rural broadband in West Virginia.In segment 2, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) discusses rural broadband issues and shares his thoughts on the FCC's broadcast ownership rules.In segment 3, Allen Whitt, a Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate, talks about his campaign and why he decided to run against Sen. Shelley Moore Capito.In segment 4, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-West Virginia) talks about United States Economic Development Administration grants coming to West Virginia, introducing the American Miners Act, and her primary challenger Allen Whitt.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week's episode, we take a look a look at the issues that are important to veterans in West Virginia and the services offered to them in the Mountain State.In segment 1, Tony O'Dell, an attorney for victims at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center, gives an update on the investigation into the homicides and suspicious deaths.In segment 2, Capt. James McCormick,  U.S. Army (Ret.), talks about the Clarksburg VA investigation, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and issues impacting veterans in West Virginia.In segment 3, Secretary of West Virginia Veterans Affairs Dennis Davis talks about the services available to veterans in West VirginiaIn segment 4, President of AARP of West Virginia Rich Stonestreet talks about how November is National Family Caregivers Month and what resources they provide.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week's episode, we take a look at the lawsuits brought against opioid manufacturers and distributors, get an update on the investigation in the suspicious deaths at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center, and learn more about the 100 tech jobs coming to West Virginia.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

In this week's episode, we get an update on the RISE WV program, the situation at the US-Mexico border, and the United Way talks about its 211 resource.In segment 1, Major General James Hoyer, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, gives an update on the RISE WV program and recovery from the 2016 floods.In segment 2, Rabbi Victor Urecki, of the B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Charleston, West Virginia, talks about his visit to the US-Mexico border, immigration reform, and refugees.In segment 3, Barb Mallory, the West Virginia Statewide Director for United Way's 211, talks about the resources they have available going into the holiday season.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week's episode we take a look at the latest on the investigation into the Clarksburg VA Hospital, redesignating the New River Gorge National River, the economic outlook for West Virginia, and another Democrat announces their candidacy for Governor.In segment 1, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango (D) discusses why he decided to run for Governor of West Virginia.In segment 2, Rep. Carol Miller (R) discusses her first year in Congress, the bill to redesignate the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia as the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the latest on the investigation into the Clarksburg VA Hospital, and more.In segment 3, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R) gives her thoughts on the latest information on the investigation into the Clarksburg VA Hospital, broadband expansion in West Virginia, redesignating the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia as the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and more.In segment 4, Professor John Deskins from the WVU Chambers Coll

On this week's episode, we take a  look at some upcoming programs in schools in West Virginia, we talk to Americans for Prosperity-WV Chapter about their 2019 Legislative Scorecard, and we talk to a high school student and cancer survivor about working with Sen. Manchin.In segment 1, West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice discusses the ongoing "Communities in Schools" ProgramIn segment 2, West Virginia Board of Education President Dave Perry discusses the boards "Statewide Listening Tour"In segment 3, Jason Huffman, of Americans for Prosperity-WV Chapter discusses their 2019 Legislative ScorecardIn segment 4, Nick Spence, a student at George Washington High School and a cancer patient, talks about working with Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) on cancer issues.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week's episode, we talk to the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a State Senator who is running for governor, someone from the West Virginia Department of Education, and a State Delegate/Author.In segment 1, Peter Szijjarto, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, talks about what brought him back to West Virginia and the similarity in West Virginia's and Hungary's economies.In segment 2, West Virginia State Senator Ron Stallings (D-Boone) discusses why he decided to run for Governor and some of what his platform will be.In segment 3, Jacob Green, the Special Assistant to the Chief Career and Technical Education Officer for the West Virginia Department of Education, talks 'Second Chance Job Fair' which brings employers together with people who were previously incarcerated and 'Jobs for Hope,' which is for people who previously had substance addictions.In segment 4, Delegate Larry Rowe (D-Kanawha) talks about the importance of the salt industry in West Virginia and his new book

On this week's episode, we take a look at opioid manufacturer settlements, the state of medical marijuana, and how law enforcement is cracking down on illegal drugs in West Virginia.In segment 1, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Mike Stuart talks about cracking down on drugs in the Mountain State.In segment 2, Attorney Rusty Webb talks about opioid settlements and where they stand, when can West Virginia expect to see that cash.In segment 3, West Virginia State Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) talks about the new revenue numbers, if they are concerning, and when will medical cannabis be available in West VirginiaIn segment 4, Steve Mallory, a WOWK employee and a 2019 West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame Inductee, and Tom Resler, Chair of the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame, talk about the upcoming induction ceremony for the Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington, W.Va.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go

On this week's episode, we deep dive into the ongoing investigation into the multiple homicides at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center, we talk to a democratic candidate for Governor in West Virginia, and we look at the sports betting apps coming to the Mountain State. In segment 1, Tony O'Dell, an attorney for victims at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center, talks about the investigation into the homicides at the medical center. In segment 2, Stephen Smith, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, talks about why he is running for Governor of West Virginia. In segment 3, Tim Dent, Chief Compliance Officer for DraftKings, talks about sports betting apps in West Virginia. For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

In honor of the Labor Day holiday weekend, we spend this week's episode looking at the status of jobs, unemployment, unions, and general labor in West Virginia.In segment 1, Steven Roberts, the President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, discusses the increases in available jobs in West Virginia over the last couple of years.In segment 2, Josh Sword, the President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, discusses the latest on 'Right to Work' and what issues are facing workers in West Virginia.In segment 3, Chuck Palmer, the Business Manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132, talks about the road projects going on in West Virginia and the union apprenticeship opportunities that are available.In segment 4, Elaine Harris, a representative for the Communications Workers of America union, talks about pay equality and the gender pay gap in West Virginia.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp. 

With gun control and gun law reform re-entering the national consciousness, on this week's episode we take a look at how that impacts the Mountain State. In segment 1, Senator Joe Manchin (D) talks about gun law reform, expanded background checks, and closing loopholes. In segment 2, State Delegate Jim Butler (R-Mason) shares his concerns about the call for gun law reform. In segment 3, Dee Price Childers, from Moms Demand Action, calls for gun law reform, red flag laws, and loophole closings. In segment 4, we talk to Sam Petsonk, an attorney representing some of the miners that did not get paid when Blackjewel went under. For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.

On this week's episode, we visit the I-79 High Tech Park in Fairmont, West Virginia and talk about the growth of West Virginia’s tech sector. In segment 1, we talk to Jim Estep, President and CEO of the West Virginia High Tech Foundation In segment 2, we talk to Rod Rogers, Vice President for Development of the West Virginia High Tech Foundation In segment 3, we talk to Richard Rock, Airport Director at North Central West Virginia Airport In segment 4, we talk to Tracy Miller, President of the Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex. For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp.