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Why West Virginia’s reliance on volatile severance taxes is problematic

Apr 10, 2023
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, during a meeting in his office this session with law students. Photo by Perry Bennett/WV Legislative Photography.
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Federal judge withdraws from West Virginia foster care lawsuit after involving lawmakers in settlement talks

Apr 03, 2023
Then-Superintendent Jan Cahill, left, and Gov. Jim Justice at a graduation ceremony at the State Police Academy in 2018. Photo courtesy the Governor's Office.
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What to know about the West Virginia State Police scandal

Apr 03, 2023
Main St. in Grantsville, the seat of Calhoun County and its most populous town. Photo by Ellie Heffernan.
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In Calhoun County, schools face tight budgets under state funding formula

Mar 31, 2023
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After late changes, West Virginia transgender health bill may have little effect on access to care

Mar 29, 2023
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Lawmakers say raising PEIA premiums will save the agency’s finances. State employees are worried about their own

Mar 27, 2023
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Child care crisis looms in West Virginia as subsidy change could force low-income parents out of workforce

Mar 24, 2023

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Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan, during a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. Trump is the chair of the committee. Photo courtesy WV Legislative Photography.
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A year after passing a sweeping jail secrecy bill, West Virginia legislators reverse course

Mar 18, 2023
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How West Virginians on Medicaid can keep health insurance

Mar 16, 2023
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EMS workers gather outside the West Virginia Capitol as they wait to hear whether a key bill will move forward. Photo by Ellie Heffernan
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Underpaid and overworked: West Virginia EMS agencies call for state funding as end of session nears

Mar 09, 2023
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Del. John Hott, R-Grant, speaks on the floor during debate on a deliberate intent bill. Photo by Perry Bennett/WV Legislative Photography.
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A West Virginia company with a history of safety violations is pushing to limit payouts to injured workers who were knowingly endangered

Mar 06, 2023
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As he pushed for a foster care deal, a federal judge met privately with West Virginia lawmakers about an open lawsuit

Mar 03, 2023
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Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, speaks on the Senate floor. Photo by Will Price/WV Legislative Photography.
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West Virginia bill falls short of improving access to sexual assault exams

Mar 01, 2023
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