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Author Archives: Erin Beck

Erin Beck is Mountain State Spotlight's Community Watchdog Reporter.

erinbeck@mountainstatespotlight.org
Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

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

Avatar photo by Erin Beck March 23rd, 2021March 23rd, 2021
Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

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

Avatar photo by Erin Beck March 17th, 2021March 17th, 2021
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In West Virginia child custody bill, supporters see help for kids of divorce. Opponents see red flags for victims of abuse.

Avatar photo by Erin Beck March 16th, 2021March 15th, 2021
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Halfway through the session, W.Va. lawmakers have prioritized benefits for businesses. They haven’t focused on long-standing problems like poverty

Avatar photo by Erin Beck March 15th, 2021March 15th, 2021
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More environmental rollbacks moving through West Virginia’s Legislature

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Seeking ‘clarity,’ West Virginia lawmakers push to turn more employees into independent contractors

Avatar photo by Erin Beck March 2nd, 2021March 2nd, 2021
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West Virginia lawmakers say ‘school choice’ will help all kids. But the bills wouldn’t help some with disabilities

Avatar photo by Erin Beck February 26th, 2021February 26th, 2021
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West Virginians have lost loved ones and had to work in unsafe conditions. Lawmakers don’t want anyone held responsible.

Avatar photo by Erin Beck February 23rd, 2021February 23rd, 2021
Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

West Virginia lawmakers say they want more teachers. But teachers say lawmakers are pushing them away.

Avatar photo by Erin Beck February 19th, 2021February 18th, 2021
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Gov. Justice’s vision of West Virginia as ‘paradise’ includes attracting new residents. But how will changes affect those already here?

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