‘I just need basic answers’: West Virginians want transparency as they struggle to get info about planned data centers

West Virginians can’t afford their rising power bills. They want elected officials to act on rate relief.

West Virginia voters say rising power costs are becoming harder to afford, while lawmakers push to support data centers and the coal industry.

After lawmakers stripped local control over data center projects, West Virginians say they’ll take their grievances to the ballot box

In rural Mingo County, concerns about a proposed data center could influence voters this election season. They’re not alone in the state.

26,000 West Virginia kids lack childcare access. These Clay County parents want answers from their lawmakers.

Clay County has one daycare and long waitlists. Families say West Virginia leaders aren’t fixing the childcare crisis.

A Northern Panhandle town is still recovering from flooding. They have some suggestions for elected officials.

In June, Triadelphia was devastated by flooding that killed nine people and destroyed dozens of homes. Residents want common sense change to state and federal laws.

West Virginia got federal money to help foster kids succeed as adults. The state sent millions of dollars back.

The state has failed to spend nearly $7 million to help kids pay rent, go to college and access other services to help them succeed.