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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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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 ...
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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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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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Public employees won’t see a pay raise in any version of the state budget. Here’s what else to know.
The House Finance Committee meets at the end of March to lay out its budget proposal. Photo by Perry Bennett / West Virginia Legislature In the final days of the session, lawmakers are hashing out the ...
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New FOIA bill makes it harder for the public to access information and records
Sen. Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson, speaks during a meeting of the Senate Government Organization Committee earlier this month. Photo by Will Price / West Virginia Legislature Lawmakers are expanding ...
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In DEI purge, Morrisey administration quietly guts office preventing workplace discrimination
Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks during a press conference this week. Photo courtesy the Governor's Office. Last week, lawmakers debated whether to eliminate a small office that protects West Virginia ...
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In West Virginia, lawmakers have thoughts and prayers — but no money — for flood prevention
Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, addresses the House chamber in April asking fellow lawmakers to put money into the flood fund. Photo by Perry Bennett / West Virginia Legislature On the first Friday in ...
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‘Your people are suffering’: Families ask lawmakers for help caring for West Virginians with dementia
Chuck and Debbie Elkins prepare for a trip. She is a volunteer advocate for people with dementia, like her husband. Courtesy photo When Debbie Elkins’ husband Chuck began to show symptoms of ...