Mountain State Spotlight: West Virginia News and Reporting
4 days ago · Mountain State Spotlight is a nonprofit investigative newsroom that exists to give West Virginians the information they need to make our state a better place. As a nonprofit, we rely on your help to power our journalism. We are committed to lifting up voices that aren’t always heard and spotlighting solutions that are making a difference.
Tackling ‘persistent poverty’ in West Virginia
Jan 16, 2024 · 11 of West Virginia’s 55 counties are classified as “in persistent poverty” by the U.S. Census Bureau, having a poverty rate of 20% or higher continually for the past three decades. Datasets used include 1990 and 2000 Decennial Censuses, 2005-2009 and 2015-2019 American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? - Mountain State Spotlight
Jul 23, 2024 · Non-medical sale, use and possession of marijuana remains illegal in West Virginia. Possession of a controlled substance, including marijuana, is a misdemeanor that comes with either a fine of up to $1,000 or three-to-six months of jail time. First-time offenders can be granted probation instead. The federal government still maintains laws that ...
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3 days ago · by Tre Spencer October 17th, 2024. MARLINTON — Tourism is rapidly growing in Pocahontas County, where the headwaters of eight rivers flow and miles of trails attract hikers and bikers. But, while many locals embrace the influx of visitors, it has created some challenges. Mountain State Spotlight visited Pocahontas County as part of our ...
West Virginia gun deaths increased significantly after permitless ...
Oct 12, 2023 · As the end of the 2016 West Virginia legislative session approached, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin hosted a press conference in front of an audience of law enforcement officers from around the state.. They applauded as the governor vetoed House Bill 4145, a proposal to allow adults to carry a hidden gun without a permit. “This is just bad law,” said Steve Tanner, then-president of the West ...
Senate advances changes to requirements for WV SNAP food …
Feb 14, 2024 · West Virginia lawmakers are moving forward a bill to change the work requirements for food stamps. The bill expands work requirements to older adults — able-bodied people between age 53 and 59 — and will likely affect thousands of West Virginians. But changes to the bill removed able-bodied adults with dependents from the requirements ...
2022 Capitol Tracker — Mountain State Spotlight
2022 Capitol Tracker — Mountain State Spotlight. Track bills through the lengthy legislative process, contact elected officials, and follow live updates from our reporters.
What to know about West Virginia’s child welfare crisis
Jun 10, 2024 · In a rare move last week, top aides to Gov. Jim Justice faced the press to respond to growing concerns over the death of a 14-year-old Boone County girl.. But while the press conference to talk about Kyneddi Miller’s death was unusual for the governor’s office, the tragic event is only the latest in a long string of red flags around West Virginia’s child welfare system.
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Chris Bob Reed - Mountain State Spotlight
Contact Info (Campaign) Campaign: email. phone. 2636 Larwood Drive Charleston WV 25302. Links: Ballotpedia. Charleston resident Chris Reed is a retired educator. He previously ran unsuccessfully as a Mountain Party candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates in 2016.