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Morrisey promised to be there ‘every step of the way’ in flood recovery. Residents wonder where that help is now.
Communities across southern West Virginia need more help as they build back and recover from the February floods that hit the ...
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Trump said he would end the ‘war on coal.’ His tariffs will likely hurt the industry.
As the Trump administration wages a trade war with China, West Virginia’s coal industry is bracing for economic shortfalls.
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West Virginia schools save money with solar. To save coal, politicians want to stop the practice.
The county’s solar agreement guarantees that it will pay less for electricity. Senators said the state needs to commit to ...
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West Virginia’s Republicans said they wouldn’t cut Medicaid. Then they voted to cut Medicaid.
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, left, and Sen. Jim Justice, right, speak during committee hearing in Washington D.C. Photos courtesy CSPAN. In early March, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito looked into the camera ...
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In state budget, West Virginia Republicans stash millions for tax cuts and carve up small programs
West Virginia's budget puts millions for future tax cuts and private schools while slashing funds for water, addiction recovery and child care programs.
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State officials are looking to help West Virginia’s seniors after our reporting showed many can’t get the help they need
West Virginia seniors can’t get delivered meals as families of those with dementia go without help. A new official is digging into why.
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How the Legislature did — and didn’t — address West Virginia’s challenges during the 2025 session
House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, at left, converses with the minority leader of the opposing party, Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, on the last day of the 60-day 2025 legislative ...