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- 1West Virginia lawmakers clash in court over education board's independence▼West Virginia lawmakers battle in court over the Board of Education's independence
West Virginia lawmakers have taken the state Board of Education to court in a fight over the board's constitutional independence. The case raises questions about how much control the legislature can exert over education policy in the state, and the outcome could reshape governance of West Virginia's public school system.
- 2West Virginia counties seek review of jail billing and technology▼Counties call for review of technology, jail billing process
County officials in West Virginia are calling for a review of the state's regional jail billing process and the technology used to track it. The counties say they want greater transparency and accuracy in how detention costs are allocated and billed to local governments, and are pressing state regulators for changes.
- 3Gov. Morrisey announces park funding on Eastern Panhandle visit▼Gov. Morrisey announces park funding during Eastern Panhandle visit
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced new funding for parks during a visit to the state's Eastern Panhandle. The announcement, reported by the Journal-News, is drawing attention locally as residents weigh what the investment could mean for the region's public outdoor spaces. Details on the funding amounts and which parks will benefit were not immediately available in initial reports.