Erin Beck, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

After a contentious two-hour meeting on Friday, the board of West Virginia University approved cuts to academic programs that will result in the closure or merger of dozens of degree programs and layoffs of 143 faculty members. “To those who participated in the process, we know that it was hard and we know that it’s […]

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WVU’s Board of Governors has approved budget cuts. Here’s what to know

‘This will diminish student learning:’ WVU faculty say proposed cuts will hollow out departments

Amid budget cuts, some WVU students feel ‘strapped to this institution’ with few other options

Under-funded by lawmakers, WV health departments will now lose authority, too

The legislative session is over, but West Virginia’s overdose crisis rages on

The West Virginia Legislative session is over; here’s some of what passed and what didn’t

Repealing the WV income tax could mean more people coming to the state. It’ll definitely mean changes for people already living here.

W.Va. lawmakers weigh tighter voting deadlines, more restrictions on social media’s role in elections

Post-Crossover Day, here’s what’s still in play in the West Virginia Legislature

If a problem with transgender kids playing sports doesn’t exist, does it need fixed? West Virginia lawmakers think so.

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