Science and Technology Notes

WV STeP provides nonpartisan research information in Science and Technology Notes. These notes are intended only for informational purposes and do not indicate support or opposition to a particular bill or policy approach. S&T Notes produced by the West Virginia University Bridge Initiative, our predecessor, can be viewed here.

Economic Development

West Virginia’s Regulation of Prediction Markets

West Virginia Vehicle Tax

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Data Centers in West Virginia

Education & Youth Services

West Virginia’s Teacher Preparation Pathways

1890 Extension Services in West Virginia

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Chronic Absenteeism in West Virginia Schools

Energy

Nuclear Energy in West Virginia

Metallurgical Coal in West Virginia

Natural Gas-Fired Electricity Generation in West Virginia

Environment

Stream Restoration in West Virginia

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Geoengineering and West Virginia

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Light Pollution in West Virginia

Forensics & Criminal Justice

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DNA Use in Law Enforcement

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Genetic Genealogy Services and Law Enforcement

Health

Cancer Screening for West Virginia Firefighters

Radon Testing and Mitigation in West Virginia

Alpha-Gal Syndrome in West Virginia

Voting & Elections

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Post Election Audits in West Virginia