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A tech future powered by coal: Five takeaways from Gov. Morrisey’s State of the State address
Gov. Morrisey said he would close a $400 million state budget gap, cut taxes, work with Trump and power new tech industries ...
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Republican-dominated House of Delegates does away with public hearings
New House rules approved Wednesday removed public hearings in the process, opting instead for public comment the first day a bill is considered in committee.
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Broadband task force weakens recommendations meant to speed up $1 billion internet expansion
West Virginia broadband officials wanted greater involvement and reporting requirements. Utilities had objections.
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A case against drug distributors over the flood of pills that ravaged West Virginia is back in court. Here’s what to know.
Cabell County’s opioid case is still up for debate. Whether it can proceed now is up to how the WV Supreme Court defines a public nuisance.
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‘They’re all damaged.’ Despite progress, West Virginia is still failing to get foster kids the mental health help they need
Sadie Kendall spent most of her childhood in the state of West Virginia’s custody, bouncing between foster homes, shelters, group homes and in-patient treatment centers. Photo by Duncan Slade / ...
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‘An ecosystem of dysfunction:’ West Virginia still has a child welfare worker shortage, and it’s taking a toll on foster kids and families
As West Virginia’s foster care system struggles to hire and retain workers amid low pay and overwhelming caseloads, it stresses foster families and keeps kids from getting the attention they need.
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West Virginia utilities are replacing toxic lead water pipes under a 2024 EPA rule. Trump may roll back the program.
Water systems are required to identify and replace lead drinking water pipes within the next decade; they’re asking West Virginians for help.
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In a foster care system in crisis, mental health care is hard to find
As West Virginia’s foster care system struggles to hire and retain workers amid low pay and overwhelming caseloads, it stresses foster families and keeps kids from getting the attention they need.
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West Virginia foster kids have waited more than five years for their day in court. Their trial was just delayed again.
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