West Virginia
WV braces for more child care center closures
West Virginia child care advocates said they are bracing for more center closures in the new year. There are more than 60,000 children in the state …
In New Year, Medicaid will cover WV youths transitioning out of incarceration
Changes in federal law will permit West Virginia and other states to use Medicaid dollars to pay for health care services for incarcerated youths begi…
How many animals are killed for food every day?
By Seth Millstein for Sentient.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Colla…
Grid operator's $14 billion in costs mean higher bills for WV residents
Major electric grid operator PJM Interconnection estimates it'll cost more than $14 billion to provide electricity for 2025-2026, up from $2.2 …
Report: Evidence-based strategies to help WV address homelessness
Cities and states are struggling with mounting homelessness, and West Virginia is no exception. A recent report points to potential solutions and …
Survey: WV voters support investing in local public schools, teachers
A new postelection survey found voters across the political spectrum said they support investing in public schools and teachers. The findings from …
West Virginia launches microcredentials to open up paths to jobs, careers
CORRECTION: About 180,000 West Virginians have completed some college, but received no credential. An earlier version of this report incorrectly …
EPA bans weedkiller Dacthal, used on WV farms
The Environmental Protection Agency has banned the pesticide dacthal, frequently used on farms in West Virginia and other states. Mounting evidence …
Report: Bail reform in WV has no impact on crime rates
Changes in bail policy don't affect crime rates in cities nationwide, according to new data from the Brennan Center for Justice. Cash bail has …
Report: WV women play major economic role as unpaid caregivers
Women's labor force participation rate in West Virginia has fallen over the past two decades but more are performing unpaid work, mostly as …
Medicare open enrollment: Tips to help older West Virginians select plans
Medicare open enrollment begins today and for West Virginians over 65, this season is a time to reconsider their health care needs. More than 450,000…
EPA to consider vinyl chloride ban; public comments through Oct. 23
The Environmental Protection Agency began an in-depth review of the health risks of vinyl chloride last year, part of a process required to limit or …