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‘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.

WV senior centers are trying to feed more hungry people amid soaring food prices, but won’t get an increase in state funding

by Amelia Ferrell Knisely April 11th, 2022April 12th, 2022

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A possible new industry for West Virginia raises some old questions

by Douglas Soule April 4th, 2022April 1st, 2022

The B&O tax cut will hurt West Virginia cities. They worry the next possible one might devastate them.

by Douglas Soule March 28th, 2022March 25th, 2022

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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

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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

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‘It really will have almost no impact at all’: WV lawmakers strip social worker raises from foster care bill

by Amelia Ferrell Knisely March 10th, 2022March 10th, 2022

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

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

While WV lawmakers tackle child hunger, their inaction will push thousands of adults off emergency food assistance

by Amelia Ferrell Knisely March 9th, 2022March 8th, 2022

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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