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Kids learned to grow healthy food. Congress is pulling up the program by the roots.
Congress says it wants a healthier America. But it’s defunding a program that helps West Virginians eat nutritious food.
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Trump administration proposal would cut nearly 90% of federal funding to West Virginia water and sewer programs
The White House proposed slashing funding for the Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, programs that help fund water and sewer projects.
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As Morrisey defended Trump’s push for satellite internet, he contradicted his own broadband experts
Before West Virginia’s broadband plans were halted, state broadband officials drafted a plan to get West Virginians connected ...
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We asked West Virginians about Social Security. Here’s what they told us.
We heard from some of the West Virginians who rely on Social Security, such as retirees, former foster kids and people with disabilities.
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Kathambari Ramkumar joins Mountain State Spotlight as Reynolds Journalism Institute Innovation Fellow
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‘I can just jump on and go’: How Monroe County brought public transit to their community for the first time
Greenville residents Debbie Rutherford, near the window, and Diane Salmon ride the new MTA bus route from Greenville to the Walmart in Princeton on May 6, 2025. Photo by Tre Spencer / Mountain State ...