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Lawmaker, Stakeholder Weigh In On Community Air Monitoring Legislation

On this episode of The Legislature Today, the House of Delegates passed a bill this week that would restrict how data from community air monitors can be used. The state’s industry and mining trade groups support House Bill 5018, while community and environmental groups oppose it. Curtis Tate spoke with Del. Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, and Lucia Valentine from the West Virginia Environmental Council about the legislation.

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State's Largest Solar Facility Powers Up In Monongalia County

Mon Power’s Fort Martin solar plant spreads out on about 80 rolling acres just south of the Pennsylvania border.

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New Appalachian Pro-Conservation Group Includes W.Va. Member 

Local and state elected officials from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio have come together to form the Appalachian Leaders Network. Its mission is to collectively advocate for our natural resources, public health and enhancing local economies.

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Lawmakers Discuss Uses, Concerns Of AI Tech In Legislative Interim

Members of the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary discussed the potential uses, and concerns, of artificial intelligence technology with representatives from tech companies including Microsoft, DataRobot and ROC.AI during an interim meeting Monday morning.

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