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A law outlining a new process for the release of pretrial defendants took effect Friday, June 5, as the state continues coronavirus testing for prisoners…
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On this West Virginia Morning, we remember a bit about Appalachia as experienced by Bobby Kennedy.Several bills this legislative session deal with…
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We explore criminal justice reform legislation from this session, and we bring you an in-depth report and follow-up conversation on the issue. We also…
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Shortly before the full House was scheduled to vote on it, members of the chamber’s Rules Committee voted to remove a ‘Ban the Box’ bill from the agenda,…
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On this West Virginia Morning, a conversation about criminal justice reform and issues facing the state's veterans. Some lawmakers this legislative…
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The West Virginia Legislature has completed its third full week of the 2020 session. Several issues have stirred up debate so far, including a bill that…
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In an effort to address overcrowding in regional jails, the West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill to release pretrial inmates that have been…
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It’s no secret West Virginia lawmakers are concerned about the state’s large incarcerated population. The Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety…
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We're potentially just one vote away from having a budget sent to Gov. Jim Justice. It's been a week of early mornings, late evenings and the passage and…
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Assistant News Director Glynis Board leads a discussion with activist Robert Grossman of Morgantown on one of several criminal justice reform bills that…