WV LEGISLATIVE SESSION Schools, Child Poverty On Short List For WV Lawmakers
Reported by: Associated Press
Web Producer: Heath Harrison
Reported: Feb. 7, 2013 3:40 PM EST
Updated: Feb. 7, 2013 3:56 PM EST
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South Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
West Virginia legislative leaders from both parties predict major changes to state public schools this session.
Senate President Jeff Kessler believes targeting child poverty will help ease several pressing state problems. Senate Minority Leader Mike Hall agreed regarding inmate crowding.
The leaders spoke at The Associated Press' annual Legislative Lookahead forum.
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