Erin Beck, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

Stretched by COVID, some local health departments say they would have liked to see West Virginia lawmakers give them more financial support. Instead, some new laws insert politics into public health matters.

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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.

West Virginians considering abortion need good information about the procedure. This bill might keep them from getting the facts.

Hair and history: As a bill to protect Confederate monuments advances in West Virginia, a bill to ban Black hair discrimination stalls

In West Virginia child custody bill, supporters see help for kids of divorce. Opponents see red flags for victims of abuse.

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