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The first responder suicide rate on Inside West Virginia Politics

By Christian Meffert,

3 days ago

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the first responder suicide rate, the importance of diversity, the 2025 Legislative Session and clean energy investments.

In Segment One, we talk to Rodney Miller of the West Virginia Sheriff’s Association about the high suicide rates among first responders.

In Segment Two, we talk to Roberto Clemente Jr. of the Roberto Clemente Sr. Foundation about the importance of celebrating diversity.

In Segment Three, we talk to Jason Huffman of the WV Americans for Prosperity about their priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session.

We end today’s episode with American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet to discuss the significance of clean energy investments.

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