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Early voting has begun. Here’s what you should know before you head to the polls.

We’ve created a guide with key 2026 general election voting details you should consult before you head to the polls ...
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This Republican tried to cap the Hope Scholarship. Out-of-state billionaires helped bankroll efforts to replace him.

A high-ranking Republican had wanted only to curb the unchecked growth of West Virginia’s voucher program, not destroy it. In the ensuing backlash, three PACs — affiliated with the Koch family and ...
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From retirement plans to family farms, the lives of these West Virginians could be upended by a massive power line

NextEra, one of the largest energy companies in the United States, plans to build a 500,000 volt transmission line running through 59 miles of West Virginia. Residents, from affected landowners to ...
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Public health experts warn that with lawmakers spending opioid settlement dollars, they may prioritize political points

Public health experts warn that lawmakers spending opioid settlement funds could be more political than effective ...
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Shawn Fluharty

This Republican tried to cap the Hope Scholarship. Out-of-state billionaires helped bankroll efforts to replace him.
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We tried to find out where candidates stand on key issues. Most of them didn’t tell us.

Mountain State Spotlight’s voter guide is now live, and I have good news and bad news. We asked candidates to align ...