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Every year, hundreds of West Virginians take their auto repair bills to the state and get money. Here’s how it works.
The Legislative Claims Commission handles claims against West Virginia — including claims that damage from potholes is the state’s fault. Over the last 10 years, the state has paid out millions to ...
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West Virginia risks losing out on $1 billion as internet and utility companies fight over broadband expansion costs
Over a billion dollars in federal funding could be in jeopardy if internet and power companies can’t solve disagreements on pole costs.
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Republicans pick up seats in West Virginia House and Senate, adding to supermajority
Three seats flipped, adding to the Republicans' stronghold in the State Legislature and further eroding Democrats' influence ...
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Here’s how votes are tallied and secured in West Virginia.
When West Virginians go to the polls to cast ballots for their next U.S. Senator, Governor, state delegate, or county sheriff ...
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Patrick Morrisey wins West Virginia governor’s race
After more than a decade as the state’s top lawyer, Morrisey has promised to audit every agency of the state government as ...
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West Virginia voters approve a constitutional amendment to prohibit physician-assisted death
The amendment on the ballot during the November 2024 election placed the prohibition on the practice in the state’s ...
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Mountain State Spotlight talked to voters in all 55 West Virginia counties. Here’s what we learned.
West Virginians want their leaders to focus on more substance abuse treatment, clean water, roads, jobs and affordable health care.
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Trump’s proposals would harm West Virginia’s seniors, children and those living paycheck to paycheck. Here’s how.
Trump’s policies will likely hurt vulnerable West Virginians. The state already fails to meet their needs, and it would get worse.
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West Virginians have a honey-do list for their newly elected officials
Mountain State Spotlight traveled all over the state this election season talking with voters. Here is a list of things they want fixed in their state.
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Gov. Jim Justice wins West Virginia’s U.S. Senate race
West Virginia’s well-liked Republican Gov. Jim Justice has won a seat in the U.S. Senate. The Associated Press called the ...
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The election is over. But Mountain State Spotlight’s work for West Virginians goes on.
Someone has to keep an eye on how often soon-to-be Sen. Jim Justice shows up to vote. Someone has to hold Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey accountable for his campaign promises. And someone has to let West ...
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Jim Justice governs from a distance. The U.S. Senate doesn’t work that way.
Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog interact with parade goers in Barboursville at Fall Festival. Photo courtesy of the Governor's Office via Flickr. In the scorching heat, a crowd of more than 100 people, ...