Ian Karbal, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

West Virginia Legislature

Gov. Justice still says WV is on a rocket ship ride. He’s sidelined by COVID and the virus is again ravaging the state.

by Ian Karbal January 12th, 2022January 12th, 2022

The governor was set for a State of the State victory lap over major economic announcements, but the reality of the continuing pandemic got in the way.

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How West Virginia’s new vaccine law opens the door wider to politicizing public health

by Ian Karbal November 30th, 2021November 30th, 2021

News

West Virginia has removed kids from some out-of-state foster homes; officials offer no plan for broader system fix

by Ian Karbal November 17th, 2021November 17th, 2021

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WV foster care advocates suggest policy changes to address problems with the state’s system

by Ian Karbal October 29th, 2021October 29th, 2021

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The WV Senate passed a compromise redistricting plan. But a ‘no-name’ map set the tone for the final deal

by Ian Karbal October 20th, 2021October 19th, 2021

West Virginia Legislature

WV redistricting update: Senate delays vote again, as controversy swirls over map that came out of ‘the dark of night’

by Ian Karbal October 15th, 2021October 18th, 2021

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After promises of transparency and fairness, WV redistricting devolves into a partisan exercise

by Ian Karbal October 15th, 2021October 15th, 2021

Mountain State Spotlight explains

Mountain State Spotlight explains: What to know as lawmakers redraw WV’s political maps

by Ian Karbal October 11th, 2021October 8th, 2021

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WV lawmakers promised transparency in redistricting process; it’s unclear if they’ll deliver

by Ian Karbal October 1st, 2021October 1st, 2021

News

Systemic abuse and neglect in WV group homes continues, with additional death reported

by Ian Karbal September 16th, 2021September 16th, 2021