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Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed

At least two West Virginians are dead, dozens of homes are damaged and communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood.

 

WVU Health leadership failed to address painkiller thefts as opioids devastated West Virginia

WVU Health Systems knew for years that employees were stealing highly addictive drugs. A federal settlement shows the medical system didn’t take enough steps to report and stop the problem.

 

As public schools face financial crisis, lawmakers offer no help for students in poverty

Fifty-seven days into the West Virginia Legislature’s 60-day session, lawmakers have done little to pull some of the state’s public schools from the brink of financial collapse.

 

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says there is no ethical problem with vote for son’s confirmation

Last week, the United States Senate confirmed a slate of around 100 nominees to the Trump Administration, among them former gubernatorial candidate Moore Capito.

 

Several West Virginia efforts to pass ethics legislation failed, one that did pass was vetoed

One bill in West Virginia could’ve required lobbyists to reveal how much special interests and corporations pay them to convince lawmakers to vote their way.

 

WV governor walking a mile a day to champion better health in state that leads nation in obesity

Gov. Patrick Morrisey gripped the microphone and hyped up a crowd of parents and children in front of a concession stand at the West Virginia State Fair in August.