Mountain State Spotlight

West Virginia’s economy is changing, but that hasn’t meant more people working or better wages

Cost of living is outpacing wages and West Virginia continues to have the lowest workforce participation rate in the country ...
News and Sentinel

West Virginia Legislative Lookahead: Experts discuss changing state’s economic stereotypes to attract people and jobs

Key leaders in economic development public policy held a robust discussion on improving West Virginia’s perceptions and ...

West Virginia First Foundation getting opioid lawsuit money into communities

Money raised by lawsuits against opioid manufacturers is being spent on fixing the damages done by drug abuse and overdoses, ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey remarks on first year in office and future plans

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey and his wife Wendy descend the steps of the State Capitol Building on Inauguration Day on Jan. 13. (Photo courtesy of WV Legislative Photography) CHARLESTON — West ...
CNN

West Virginia has the best kindergarten vaccination rates in the nation. A legal fight backed by RFK Jr. could threaten that

When it comes to health, West Virginia is used to being on the wrong end of the numbers. But on childhood vaccination rates, it’s a standout. During the 2023-24 school year, more than 98% of ...
The New York Times

Two West Virginia Communities Bound Together by Grief

Red ribbons adorned one city, while blue ribbons hung in another town — all to honor the National Guard members who were attacked in Washington this week. By Bernard MokamKevin Williams and Jack Healy ...