Josephine Johnson, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

McCuskey has made protecting fossil fuel industries a priority. Now he’s investigating climate groups.

by Josephine Johnson and Erin Beck October 23rd, 2026October 23rd, 2026

JB McCuskey faces a lawsuit over sweeping subpoenas his office sent to the West Virginia Rivers Coalition and 350.org

Jobs, education and political apathy: What Wood County residents are thinking ahead of the election

by Tyler Dedrick, Kathambari Ramkumar and Josephine Johnson October 23rd, 2026October 23rd, 2026

From retirement plans to family farms, the lives of these West Virginians could be upended by a massive power line

by Josephine Johnson October 18th, 2026October 16th, 2026

Millions of people enjoy West Virginia’s national forests. Trump wants to open up logging just down the road.

by Josephine Johnson October 5th, 2026October 8th, 2026

Chemours settled major pollution cases. In a new lawsuit, Wood County residents say contamination damaged their homes for years.

by Josephine Johnson September 19th, 2026September 22nd, 2026

Morrisey’s data center plan includes local involvement. West Virginia communities are still in the dark.

by Josephine Johnson September 13th, 2026September 11th, 2026