New ID rules, closed GOP primary: What to know for West Virginia’s May 12 election The deadline to register to vote is April 21. From new voting requirements to key dates, here’s what to know about West Virginia’s primaries.

Unaffiliated voters can no longer vote in the Republican primary in West Virginia. Here’s how party rules have changed, and other key information you should know ahead of May 12.

New ID rules, closed GOP primary: What to know for West Virginia’s May 12 election The deadline to register to vote is April 21. From new voting requirements to key dates, here’s what to know about West Virginia’s primaries.

West Virginia’s primary election is May 12. From new voter ID rules to who can vote in which primary, here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls.

Months after flooding destroyed a small town, residents say they want changes in response, recovery In June, Triadelphia was devastated by flooding that killed nine people and destroyed dozens of homes. Residents want common sense change to state and federal laws.

The 2025 Triadelphia flood and its aftermath revealed problems with the state’s preparation and response to flooding.

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Months after flooding destroyed a small town, residents say they want changes in response, recovery In June, Triadelphia was devastated by flooding that killed nine people and destroyed dozens of homes. Residents want common sense change to state and federal laws.

From identifying bridge ownership to flood mitigation, and response time to additional training for volunteer firefighters, Tridelphia residents who lived through the flood have ideas on what could help the next community.

New ID rules, closed GOP primary: What to know for West Virginia’s May 12 election The deadline to register to vote is April 21. From new voting requirements to key dates, here’s what to know about West Virginia’s primaries.

Preparing to vote in the primary this year? Don’t forget a photo ID. We have what you need to know.

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Months after flooding destroyed a small town, residents say they want changes in response, recovery In June, Triadelphia was devastated by flooding that killed nine people and destroyed dozens of homes. Residents want common sense change to state and federal laws.

Funding for flood mitigation and recovery are top of the list priorities for residents of Triadelphia after a deadly flood last June.

New ID rules, closed GOP primary: What to know for West Virginia’s May 12 election The deadline to register to vote is April 21. From new voting requirements to key dates, here’s what to know about West Virginia’s primaries.

Here’s what you need to know to vote in West Virginia’s primary election

NEW: Voter registration closes next week. Here’s what you need to know to vote in West Virginia’s primary election

Months after flooding destroyed a small town, residents say they want changes in response, recovery In June, Triadelphia was devastated by flooding that killed nine people and destroyed dozens of homes. Residents want common sense change to state and federal laws.

Last year, nine people died in flooding that hit Triadelphia, a small suburb of Wheeling. We asked people on the ground what types of changes they want to see in response.

Fayette County voters want action on the housing shortage Fayette County voters said tourism is driving the housing shortage, and they want leaders to act

Housing advocates say the region has hit capacity, and current funding is falling short from the state’s housing authority.

NEW: A Northern Panhandle town is still recovering from flooding. They have some suggestions for elected officials.
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Fayette County voters want action on the housing shortage Fayette County voters said tourism is driving the housing shortage, and they want leaders to act

For some workers, the housing problem is more personal. Skylah Haught said that without more housing, she might not be able to stay where she works as a rafting guide.

Fayette County voters want action on the housing shortage Fayette County voters said tourism is driving the housing shortage, and they want leaders to act

Some voters and candidates say that to fix the region’s housing crisis, there should be limits on short-term rentals, tenant protections and more funding to build more housing.

Fayette County voters want action on the housing shortage Fayette County voters said tourism is driving the housing shortage, and they want leaders to act

Residents in the New River Gorge region say it’s getting harder to find affordable housing near jobs in the area, and it’s something they want candidates to address.

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Fayette County voters want action on the housing shortage Fayette County voters said tourism is driving the housing shortage, and they want leaders to act

Tourism is booming, but voters say housing isn't keeping up and they want state leaders to do something about it.

Fayette County voters want action on the housing shortage Fayette County voters said tourism is driving the housing shortage, and they want leaders to act

NEW: Fayette County residents say they’ll bring housing woes to the ballot this election as tourism reshapes the region’s economy

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Treasurer says he’ll spend $38 million from medical cannabis fund West Virginia’s sat on for years Treasurer Larry Pack said the funds would be spent in accordance with a 2021 law days after Gov. Morrisey vetoed an effort by lawmakers to spend the money.

Morrisey’s veto cited concerns that the medical marijuana funds were being too rigidly spent and not allowing for unforeseen circumstances. By Pack spending the money, it will go to already designated destinations laid out in state law.

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Morrisey approved a $230 million tax cut, then vetoed help for foster kids over ‘cost’ The West Virginia governor vetoed a foster care bill due to ‘cost drivers’ days after approving a $230 million tax cut.

Morrisey’s office said the tax cuts provide direct relief, despite most of the state’s population expecting to receive between $4 and $144.50 per year from it.

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Treasurer says he’ll spend $38 million from medical cannabis fund West Virginia’s sat on for years Treasurer Larry Pack said the funds would be spent in accordance with a 2021 law days after Gov. Morrisey vetoed an effort by lawmakers to spend the money.

The state’s medical marijuana fund has accumulated to $38 million, after years of not being spent due to legal concerns. After the governor vetoed a bill to spend it, the state Treasurer is spending it now.

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NEW: Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed a bill to spend marijuana money that sat for years. The treasurer is now spending it.

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Morrisey approved a $230 million tax cut, then vetoed help for foster kids over ‘cost’ The West Virginia governor vetoed a foster care bill due to ‘cost drivers’ days after approving a $230 million tax cut.

West Virginia is failing to help foster kids aging out of the system by not using federal monies for that purpose. Now, the governor vetoed a bill that would’ve added more state dollars to help with that situation.

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Clean water was a top issue for McDowell County voters in 2024. It’s still a problem. People in McDowell County told Mountain State Spotlight clean water was a top issue in the 2024 election. Two years later, it’s still a problem.

During the 2024 election, we asked people in McDowell County what they wanted to hear candidates for offices talking about. Over and over, residents told us: they want clean drinking water.
Two years later, lawmakers haven’t delivered.

Morrisey approved a $230 million tax cut, then vetoed help for foster kids over ‘cost’ The West Virginia governor vetoed a foster care bill due to ‘cost drivers’ days after approving a $230 million tax cut.

Lawmakers sought to help foster kids transition to adulthood, keep kids out of foster care in the first place. Morrisey vetoed the measures.

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A dark money group funded a pro-Morrisey PAC after it received cash leftover from his inauguration Morrisey’s inaugural committee donated $500,000 to a group that later gave money to a PAC that supported Morrisey in the governor’s race.

West Virginia law allows leftover inaugural funds to go to charity. Records show some of Gov. Morrisey’s money went to a nonprofit that later contributed to a political action committee that supported him.

Morrisey approved a $230 million tax cut, then vetoed help for foster kids over ‘cost’ The West Virginia governor vetoed a foster care bill due to ‘cost drivers’ days after approving a $230 million tax cut.

After approving tax cuts that will reduce state revenue by $230 million a year, Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed bills aimed at helping foster youth, families and Medicaid patients in West Virginia, in part because of ‘cost drivers.’

Lawmakers again rejected reforms aimed at conflicts of interest and transparency West Virginia lawmakers rejected reforms to crack down on nepotism and conflicts of interest.

A comprehensive lobbying reform bill wasn’t even introduced this year, despite a push last year by a high-ranking Republican in the Senate.

Morrisey approved a $230 million tax cut, then vetoed help for foster kids over ‘cost’ The West Virginia governor vetoed a foster care bill due to ‘cost drivers’ days after approving a $230 million tax cut.

NEW: Morrisey vetoes help for neglected and foster kids over ‘cost drivers’ after approving $230 million worth of tax cuts

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