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Citizen groups challenge secrecy and pollution concerns in Tucker County data center air permit decision

Citizen groups are challenging the DEP’s decision to issue a permit for a power plant in Tucker County amid transparency and ...
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Here’s how West Virginia’s childhood vaccine law is being threatened and why it matters

Lawsuits and politics threaten West Virginia’s vaccine protections. Public health experts warn of potential outbreaks.
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Q&A: Evan Feinman led broadband expansion under Biden. Here’s what he thinks of West Virginia’s high-speed internet plan.

Former BEAD chief Evan Feinman explains what West Virginia’s $1.2B broadband plan means for residents waiting for high-speed ...
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West Virginians need medical cannabis. Restrictions on the industry make it too expensive.

Neighboring states have legalized recreational use and have cheaper prices. In West Virginia, patients are struggling to afford medical cannabis.
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In West Virginia, lawmakers have thoughts and prayers — but no money — for flood prevention

Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, addresses the House chamber in April asking fellow lawmakers to put money into the flood fund. Photo by Perry Bennett / West Virginia Legislature On the first Friday in ...
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West Virginia’s broadband plan wins federal approval, but cuts support for libraries, schools and workforce development

Gov. Morrisey announces federal approval of West Virginia's broadband plan on Nov. 21. Courtesy photo. West Virginia’s broadband plan had been approved by federal officials, clearing the way to bring ...
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Here’s why West Virginia has struggled to increase labor force participation for decades

Coalfield Development crew members and trainees work on a number of projects to help boost the workforce and revitalize the economy of Southern West Virginia. Photo courtesy Coalfield Development For ...
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West Virginians could get stuck cleaning up the coal industry’s messes

An excavated mountain and highwalls on the western side of the Twilight mining complex owned by Lexington Coal Company in Lindytown, West Virginia (Dane Rhys, special to ProPublica) This article was ...