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Lawmakers take first step to bring death penalty back in a state with checkered past on wrongful convictions

March 10, 2025

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West Virginia’s foster system is in crisis. Here are 5 ways lawmakers could help foster kids right now

by Mountain State Spotlight

March 7, 2025

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Chemical companies urge West Virginia lawmakers to roll back water protections

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March 4, 2025

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Morrisey targets DEI as West Virginia’s business leaders struggle to recruit workers to the state

by Mountain State Spotlight

February 27, 2025

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Students In After School Computer Coding Class Building And Learning To Program Robot Vehicle

West Virginians need child care so they can go to work, Lawmakers haven’t done much but have another chance

by Mountain State Spotlight

February 20, 2025

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Days before West Virginia’s latest devastating storm, Morrisey budgeted no money for the state’s flood protection fund

by Mountain State Spotlight

February 19, 2025

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Republican-dominated House of Delegates does away with public hearings

by Mountain State Spotlight

February 17, 2025

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Republican-dominated House of Delegates does away with public hearings

by Mountain State Spotlight

February 14, 2025

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A tech future powered by coal: Five takeaways from Gov. Morrisey’s State of the State address

by Mountain State Spotlight

February 13, 2025

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West Virginia EMS workers, dealing with low pay and high turnover, push lawmakers for permanent funding

by Mountain State Spotlight

January 16, 2024

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Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

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Morrisey Sees Unique Opportunity to Grow West Virginia Economically

Capito Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

Capito, Whitehouse Announce EPW Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress

Senate President Randy Smith Names Leadership Team, Major Committee Chairmen for 87th Legislature

Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

Miller’s Statement on Being Sworn in to her Fourth Term in Congress

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