Ian Karbal, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

West Virginia Legislature

‘Everyone was shocked’: How WV’s ethics laws allowed someone barred from lobbying to try to influence legislators anyway

by Ian Karbal May 16th, 2022May 13th, 2022

A revolving door law couldn’t stop former justice Evan Jenkins from letting lawmakers know what he wanted for his client.

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On Election Day, here are the voices of some of our fellow West Virginians

by Ian Karbal, Quenton King, Amelia Ferrell Knisely and Douglas Soule May 10th, 2022May 11th, 2022

Mountain State Spotlight explains

Mountain State Spotlight explains: what a Roe v. Wade reversal could mean for West Virginians’ abortion access

by Ian Karbal and Quenton King May 3rd, 2022May 4th, 2022

Mountain State Spotlight explains

Mountain State Spotlight Explains: What a Republican primary means to northern West Virginia voters

by Ian Karbal April 27th, 2022April 26th, 2022

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West Virginia residents confront future challenges as key congressional primary looms

by Ian Karbal April 27th, 2022April 26th, 2022

West Virginia Legislature

For years, WV lawmakers have known how to alleviate jail overcrowding. Instead, they’ve made the problem worse.

by Ian Karbal and Quenton King March 17th, 2022March 16th, 2022

West Virginia Legislature

In WV legislative session’s crowded final night, a number of high profile bills died. Here’s what happened.

by Ian Karbal, Quenton King, Amelia Ferrell Knisely and Douglas Soule March 13th, 2022March 16th, 2022

West Virginia Legislature

West Virginia 50-50 custody bill returns, this time with Senate support

by Ian Karbal March 9th, 2022March 9th, 2022

Amid efforts to stem discussions of race in classrooms, WV lawmakers push for larger control of education policy

by Ian Karbal March 7th, 2022March 7th, 2022

West Virginia Legislature

Amid efforts to stem discussions of race in classrooms, WV lawmakers push for larger control of education policy

by Ian Karbal March 6th, 2022March 7th, 2022