An independent, civic news organization telling stories of importance to West Virginians about the issues and challenges facing their communities.| Mountain State Spotlight
State-owned facilities have helped West Virginians with complex health needs. A private owner could trim staff and choose less ill patients.| Mountain State Spotlight
Tucker County residents fought for details of a data center campus planned in their community. Lawmakers made sure they couldn’t do anything about it.| Mountain State Spotlight
Despite Justice-era business investments and tax cuts fueled by COVID-funding, West Virginia still ranks last in job growth.| Mountain State Spotlight