Mountain State Spotlight: West Virginia News and Reporting
5 days ago · Mountain State Spotlight is a nonprofit investigative newsroom that exists to give West Virginians the information they need to make our state a better place. As a nonprofit, we …
In Elkins, schools & young people need help
Oct 4, 2024 · Elkins residents say there’s much to love about Randolph County’s county seat. But schools and young people need more help. At a community listening event, residents said …
Special session: WV lawmakers approve 2% cut, little for child care
Oct 9, 2024 · In mid-September, Gov. Jim Justice told the people of West Virginia he’d be calling the Legislature back into session at the end of the month. “I promised you I’d fight like crazy …
Taylor County deals with opioid epidemic
Oct 8, 2024 · As election nears, Taylor County residents look for candidates to address opioid epidemic and bring jobs. In conversations about what they’d like to hear candidates talking …
Tackling ‘persistent poverty’ in West Virginia
Jan 16, 2024 · In many places around the state, this isn’t a new problem: 11 of West Virginia’s 55 counties are classified as “in persistent poverty” by the U.S. Census Bureau, having a poverty …
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 …
As WV recovery houses face challenges, lawmakers focus on …
Dec 7, 2023 · The Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability will hear from a sober living taskforce created in the 2023 regular session. State …
West Virginia 2024 voter guide: General election
Deadline to register to vote in the General Election: Oct. 15, 2024. Early in-person voting starts Oct. 23 and goes through Nov. 2. Every county has at least one location where you can vote …
West Virginia Amendments 1, 2 and 4 explained - Mountain State …
Oct 26, 2022 · One of four proposed constitutional amendments on the general election ballot could allow the Legislature to slash taxes that go directly to counties. In the case of Boone …
Taylor Kate Brown, Floodlight, Sarah Elbeshbishi, Author at …
Oct 6, 2024 · Taylor Kate Brown, Floodlight. A West Virginia community is counting on a ‘miracle’ to keep their power plant open. But questions remain about its new owner. by Taylor Kate …