Mountain State Spotlight: West Virginia News and Reporting
WEB2 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.
WV State Police scandal: What you need to know
WEBApr 3, 2023 · The sprawling scandal at the state’s top law enforcement agency has reverberated around West Virginia. As a dizzying number of allegations have emerged, here’s what you need to know. by Dan Lawton April 3rd, 2023 Updated July 7th, 2023. Then-Superintendent Jan Cahill, left, and Gov. Jim …
Tackling ‘persistent poverty’ in West Virginia
WEBJan 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.
Why West Virginia’s State Health Improvement Plan matters
WEBOct 15, 2023 · Here’s why it matters. The Bureau for Public Health is in the process of identifying West Virginia’s most urgent health problems and planning how to address them. The document will be used to guide funding and policy decisions in the coming years. by Allen Siegler October 15th, 2023. Matthew Christiansen, state health officer, addresses ...
West Virginia settles jails lawsuit for $4 million
WEBNov 9, 2023 · West Virginia has agreed to pay $4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging inhuman conditions and improper treatment at Southern Regional Jail, lawyers told a federal judge during a hearing in Beckley on Thursday afternoon. “There’s still much work to be done,” Stephen New, a lawyer who brought the case against the state, said ...
Randy Durrett - Mountain State Spotlight
WEBRandy Durrett - Mountain State Spotlight. Mountain State Spotlight. An independent, civic news organization for West Virginia. News. Topics. 2024 Election. About us.
West Virginia continues to struggle with drug overdoses
WEBOct 5, 2022 · Photo by Lauren Peace. Last month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources had rare good news to report: The number of West Virginians dying of drug overdoses each year was slowing, according to new data. “West Virginia Overdose Deaths Showing Improvement,” DHHR touted in a …
Here’s how Certificate of Need laws fit into the conversation about ...
WEBMar 5, 2021 · History: in brief. If you haven’t heard of certificate of need laws, you’re not alone. Starting in the early 1960s, states used CON laws to try to curb health care spending by making medical providers prove that a need existed before they could open new facilities or expand services to a community.. The rationale was that if providers flooded a community with more services than that ...
2022 Capitol Tracker — Mountain State Spotlight
WEB2022 Capitol Tracker — Mountain State Spotlight. Track bills through the lengthy legislative process, contact elected officials, and follow live updates from our reporters.
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? - Mountain State Spotlight
WEBJul 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 ...