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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...