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West Virginians are struggling with spiking power bills. A bipartisan effort to freeze rates faces skepticism from GOP leadership.

Rising electric bills are straining West Virginia households as lawmakers debate whether freezing rate hikes could bring relief.
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Morrisey wants a $10 million flood warning system, but budgets no funds to help devastated communities recover

Gov. Morrisey proposed a $10 million pilot program for an early warning flood system. But the need goes deeper than that in ...
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Republican lawmakers’ plans for foster care don’t address the roots of the problem with the system

A legislative foster care workgroup unveiled multiple pieces of legislation for consideration this session. Just one ...
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Months after initial report, West Virginia still has not released $34 million in medical cannabis revenue

Marijuana money stash, supposed to be used for research, law enforcement and substance treatment, is still untapped at the state treasurer’s office.
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State of the State: Morrisey calls for investment in education, infrastructure and more — but asks lawmakers for income tax cut

Gov. Patrick Morrisey delivers the State of the State address in Charleston. Photo Courtesy of Governor's Office Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he was 100% committed to a better future in the mountains ...