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West Virginia Legislature

375,000 unpaid family caregivers in West Virginia could see financial relief under a new bill — if lawmakers make it a priority

by Erin Beck January 22nd, 2026January 22nd, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

West Virginians are struggling with spiking power bills. A bipartisan effort to freeze rates faces skepticism from GOP leadership.

by Tre Spencer January 21st, 2026March 20th, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

Morrisey wants a $10 million flood warning system, but budgets no funds to help devastated communities recover

by Henry Culvyhouse January 20th, 2026January 20th, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

Months after initial report, West Virginia still has not released $34 million in medical cannabis revenue

by Henry Culvyhouse January 19th, 2026January 22nd, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

Republican lawmakers’ plans for foster care don’t address the roots of the problem with the system

by Erin Beck January 15th, 2026January 15th, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

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

What’s at stake for West Virginians? Here’s what our team will be reporting on this legislative session.

by Mountain State Spotlight Staff January 14th, 2026January 13th, 2026

State officials have a report about the effects of the Big Beautiful Bill on West Virginia. They won’t release it.

by Henry Culvyhouse December 20th, 2025December 19th, 2025

Despite community opposition to data centers, lawmakers offer no clear plan for addressing local concerns

by Henry Culvyhouse and Sarah Elbeshbishi December 14th, 2025December 12th, 2025

How a gun manufacturer accused of marketing to mass shooters helped shape West Virginia gun laws

by Henry Culvyhouse December 11th, 2025December 11th, 2025