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Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities
Shawn Ramsey is a full-time caregiver for his mother, and the two struggle to get by on disability benefits. Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed
HUNTINGTON – Philip Frank, 61, walks down Third Avenue in Huntington for a few blocks with a sack filled with a jar of peanut butter and a block of cheese. Frank has lived in the Jewel City all his life – he said his father Jimmy owned a grocery store for years on Fourth Avenue. […] Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs
Jack Miller is 65 and has diabetes. He'd like to see more focus on spending money to lower the cost of medications for seniors like him. Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers
Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
St. Marys: Working together to address community needs
Jennifer White and Allen Thacker say their community is struggling with inadequate housing and jobs, like many other places in West Virginia. St. Marys: Working together to address community needs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community
When library director Beth Anderson's car was out of commission for 6 weeks, it highlighted the issues many in this rural community deal with. Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility
Veteran Larry Hamlin thinks its the responsibility of Fayette County citizens to fund its fire departments, law enforcement and libraries. Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind
Florist Laurie Shultis thinks voting is important, but wants politicians to keep their promises. Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation
Kenneth and Debbie Arnold are proud of Calhoun County's newest graduates, and hope they can succeed amid rising prices and a changing energy economy. Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Thousands of West Virginia voters lack choices on their ballots. Here are the consequences of uncontested elections
I researched 1,800 candidates for Mountain State Spotlight’s voter guide, and learned just how uncompetitive some races really are. But there are some easy ways to fix this problem. Thousands of West Virginia voters lack choices on their ballots. Here are the consequences of uncontested elections appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Voters will decide on Tuesday whether to fund their schools through excess levies. In Cabell County, even more is on the line.
Grace Gooding has voted for Cabell County’s excess levy funding schools, libraries and parks for decades. But she won’t be voting for it this year. Several evenings this week, she knocked on her neighbors’ doors in Huntington. If they answer, she explains why she’s now against it. If they don’t, she leaves a door handle […] Voters will decide on Tuesday whether to fund their schools through excess levies. In Cabell County, even more is on the line. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling
John Bigger, of Chloe, said there’s one major attraction in Calhoun County – the park that draws stargazers from all over. But Bigger, who works on pipelines, has to leave the county to go to surrounding states for work. “We have one of the best stargazing places in the country because there’s no outside light […] Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia’s nonpartisan races will be decided on May 14. Here’s what’s at stake.
On May 14, voters will decide who gets to wear the black robe and send people in their county to jail, who will hire their school superintendent and in some cases, who runs their city. While offices like president or senator are ultimately chosen in November, offices like judges and board of education members are […] West Virginia’s nonpartisan races will be decided on May 14. Here’s what’s at stake. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
The Eastern Panhandle faces rapid growth and rising prices. We asked GOP state Senate hopefuls what they would do about it
Berkeley and Jefferson County residents told us they’re worried growth is bringing changes that threaten to ruin the area’s small-town charm. We asked the area’s two Republican state Senate candidates about it The Eastern Panhandle faces rapid growth and rising prices. We asked GOP state Senate hopefuls what they would do about it appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Here are the questions we tried to get Del. Paul Espinosa to answer
We reached out to Del. Paul Espinosa to ask him questions from our staff and readers. He didn't answer. Here are the questions we tried to get Del. Paul Espinosa to answer appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
People in Logan County struggle with addiction and unemployment. For one Republican, helping them has meant crossing the party line.
Del. Jordan Bridges, a coal miner who represents Logan County, said he’s had to break from the rest of the Republican caucus for the best interests of the people in his home county. He said other lawmakers didn’t listen to his concerns about an unemployment bill that cuts benefits and passed during the recent legislative […] People in Logan County struggle with addiction and unemployment. For one Republican, helping them has meant crossing the party line. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
The Biden administration wants to lower child care costs. But West Virginia needs to come up with more money to help implement the program
A White House plan capped child care costs for parents who receive subsidies. West Virginia's social services department says it needs $23 million to close the gap between what parents pay and actual costs — or some families might not get help at all. The Biden administration wants to lower child care costs. But West Virginia needs to come up with more money to help implement the program appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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