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Mistrial declared in West Virginia State University’s pollution lawsuit against Union Carbide
A jury failed to reach a verdict in the historically Black university’s case against former operators of the Institute ...
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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 ...
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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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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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Every year, hundreds of West Virginians take their auto repair bills to the state and get money. Here’s how it works.
Over the last 10 years, West Virginia has paid out millions to motorists who have filed claims with the Legislative Claims Commission.
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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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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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Patrick Morrisey wins West Virginia governor’s race
Patrick Morrisey speaks at the West Virginia Chamber Annual Meeting and Business Summit at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV. August 28, 2024. (J. Alex Wilson) Patrick Morrisey will ...