Tre Spencer, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

Q&A: Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia’s economic momentum is real. The state’s top business advocate thinks the state is falling behind.

by Tre Spencer June 11th, 2026June 11th, 2026

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia is building momentum. Chamber President Steve Roberts says the data shows the state is falling behind.

The Trump administration wants to close the federal watchdog investigating West Virginia’s chemical disasters

by Tre Spencer May 30th, 2026May 29th, 2026

Economic Justice

‘I’m now a desperate mother’: Clay County’s only daycare center is closing as Morrisey looks to cut assistance for childcare

by Tre Spencer May 26th, 2026May 26th, 2026

Childcare in West Virginia is costly, scarce and workers are poorly paid. Here’s what the data shows.

by Tre Spencer May 22nd, 2026May 21st, 2026

Mountain State Spotlight explains

OSHA has just 6 inspectors to keep 60,000 West Virginia workplaces safe. Here’s what that means for workers.

by Tre Spencer May 17th, 2026May 15th, 2026

West Virginia voters approved most measures to fund public schools during the 2026 primary election

by Tre Spencer May 13th, 2026May 13th, 2026

West Virginians can’t afford their rising power bills. They want elected officials to act on rate relief.

by Tre Spencer May 9th, 2026May 12th, 2026

Economic Justice

West Virginia is one of the deadliest states for workers. Federal safety rollbacks could make things worse.

by Tre Spencer April 29th, 2026April 29th, 2026

26,000 West Virginia kids lack childcare access. These Clay County parents want answers from their lawmakers.

by Tre Spencer April 28th, 2026May 12th, 2026

News

The latest Kanawha Valley chemical incident claims two lives and injures many more

by Henry Culvyhouse and Tre Spencer April 22nd, 2026April 22nd, 2026