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State of the State: Morrisey calls for investment in education, infrastructure and more — but asks lawmakers for income tax cut

by Henry Culvyhouse January 14th, 2026January 14th, 2026

Gov. Morrisey called for investment in foster care, flooding, roads and more, but left unaddressed some key issues impacting West Virginians.

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by Mountain State Spotlight Staff December 30th, 2025

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The state’s jails and prisons are dangerous and near capacity. West Virginia lawmakers pushed punishment over reform.

by Henry Culvyhouse April 28th, 2025April 28th, 2025

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In state budget, West Virginia Republicans stash millions for tax cuts and carve up small programs

by Henry Culvyhouse April 18th, 2025April 18th, 2025

Both senators are seated at podiums, in formal wear, not smiling, mid-talking. The screen is split. Both look serious.

West Virginia’s Republicans said they wouldn’t cut Medicaid. Then they voted to cut Medicaid.

by Henry Culvyhouse April 10th, 2025April 10th, 2025

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New FOIA bill makes it harder for the public to access information and records

by Ken Ward Jr. April 9th, 2025April 9th, 2025

In DEI purge, Morrisey administration quietly guts office preventing workplace discrimination

by Tre Spencer April 8th, 2025April 8th, 2025

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Public employees won’t see a pay raise in any version of the state budget. Here’s what else to know.

by Henry Culvyhouse April 3rd, 2025April 3rd, 2025

‘Spinning our wheels’: As West Virginia’s housing crisis worsens, lawmakers put solutions on the back burner

by Tre Spencer April 1st, 2025April 1st, 2025

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How the Republican supermajority is exempting itself from WV’s public records law

by Ken Ward Jr. March 28th, 2025March 28th, 2025