Mountain State Spotlight: West Virginia News and Reporting
Nov 11, 2024 · Mountain State Spotlight talked to voters in all 55 West Virginia counties. Here’s what we learned. by Ken Ward Jr. November 3rd, 2024. 2024 Election. Trump’s proposals …
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? - Mountain State Spotlight
Jul 23, 2024 · Non-medical sale, use and possession of marijuana remains illegal in West Virginia. Possession of a controlled substance, including marijuana, is a misdemeanor that …
Here’s how Certificate of Need laws fit into the conversation about ...
Mar 5, 2021 · History: in brief. If you haven’t heard of certificate of need laws, you’re not alone. Starting in the early 1960s, states used CON laws to try to curb health care spending by …
Tackling ‘persistent poverty’ in West Virginia
Jan 16, 2024 · 11 of West Virginia’s 55 counties are classified as “in persistent poverty” by the U.S. Census Bureau, having a poverty rate of 20% or higher continually for the past three …
WV State Police scandal: What you need to know
Apr 3, 2023 · Mountain State Spotlight explains: What to know about the West Virginia State Police scandal. The sprawling scandal at the state’s top law enforcement agency has …
Report shows West Virginia jail officials knew about SRJ issues
Dec 20, 2023 · In April 2022, public outcry about conditions at West Virginia’s Southern Regional Jail reached a fever pitch. For weeks, media outlets had been reporting serious mistreatment …
Senate advances changes to requirements for WV SNAP food …
Feb 14, 2024 · West Virginia lawmakers are moving forward a bill to change the work requirements for food stamps. The bill expands work requirements to older adults — able …
After ban, WV lawmakers push for more abortion requirements
Mar 5, 2024 · After near-total abortion ban, West Virginia lawmakers still want more requirements — even for rare emergency procedures. West Virginians are only permitted to obtain abortions …
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Nov 14, 2024 · West Virginia risks losing out on $1 billion as internet and utility companies fight over broadband expansion costs. by Tre Spencer November 11th, 2024. A billion-dollar …
West Virginia’s tax cut trigger, explained - Mountain State Spotlight
May 17, 2024 · In 2023, West Virginia lawmakers approved a tax cut package that included an immediate 21.25% cut in the personal income tax, a series of property tax cuts, and a vehicle …