Coming from different walks of life, here’s the story behind why five people have decided to run on the Democratic ticket this year.
A new law redacts a donor’s employer from campaign finance statements, making it harder to determine who is funding a politician.
Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, presides over the House on the last night of the 2026 regular session. Photo by Perry Bennett / West Virginia Legislature Two months ago, lawmakers gathered ...
Del. Vernon Criss, R-Wood, chairs the House finance committee on March 9. Photo by Perry Bennett / West Virgina Legislature Debate over issues West Virginians care about can last for hours during a 60 ...
After Mountain State Spotlight reporting, West Virginia lawmakers passed bills expanding support for foster youth and kinship caregivers.