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As election nears, Taylor County residents look for candidates to address opioid epidemic and bring jobs
Mountain State Spotlight is asking people in all 55 of West Virginia’s counties what they would like to hear candidates ...
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West Virginians get tax cut after lawmakers pull millions from agencies overseeing foster care, Medicaid and child care
In a special session, lawmakers approved the tax cut funded from an expiring bond and the breakup of DHHR. They did little ...
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‘What hope can you provide?’ Upshur County residents say rising costs are leaving people hungry and schools underfunded
Upshur County residents and college students said they need a stronger investment in the public school system and more help for those in need.
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Q&A: Clarksburg House candidates Mickey Petitto and Shannon Welsh talk wages, homelessness, addiction and health care
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Harrison and Marion County residents struggle with homelessness, substance use disorder and low wages
A retired Clarksburg bus driver, Jeff Davisson didn’t turn people down who didn’t have the 50 cents for a ride. Before he retired in January, he often gave rides to people experiencing homelessness ...
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Q&A: Taylor County House candidate Bryan Smith talks opioid epidemic, jobs and bright future for state
In Taylor County, residents said drug addiction has taken its toll on their families and more jobs are needed. Here’s how the candidate to represent the county responded. Click to print (Opens in new ...