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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 Virginia risks losing out on $1 billion as internet and utility companies fight over broadband expansion costs
A lineman installs fiberoptic cable on an electric utility pole in Lexington, Va. In West Virginia, utility companies and internet service providers are in disputes about cost of pole maintenance.
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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 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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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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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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Here’s how votes are tallied and secured in West Virginia.
Voters line up to vote outside of the Voter's Registration Office in Charleston during early voting last month. Photo by M.K. McFarland / Mountain State Spotlight When West Virginians go to the polls ...