Here’s what Majestic Care CEO Paul Pruitt had to say about changes communities can expect as the nursing home company takes over. In a lengthy interview, Pruitt spoke to staffing needs, patient care and building locations. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/07/maj…

New: the company buying West Virginia's four state-run nursing homes says it won't cut staff to save money. But in other states, Majestic Care has a track record of lower nursing staffing levels. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/16/wv-…

New: As kids went back to school, people gathered inside, COVID-19 cases increased and the virus spread at nursing homes, people couldn't get vaccines. Under RFK Jr., a federal health committee's vote to expand access came late this year. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/25/vac…

The private company buying West Virginia’s state-owned nursing facilities has committed $80 million to build new facilities on a strict timeline in unspecified locations, according to newly released sale documents. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/29/hos…

West Virginia’s state-run hospitals are on a strict countdown to privatization. A newly released contract shows Majestic Care must have three new sites for nursing facility rebuilds within six months. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/09/29/hos…

The private company buying West Virginia’s state-owned nursing facilities has committed $80 million to build new facilities on a strict timeline, according to newly released sale documents. buff.ly/fmzTNJ6

Majestic Care, the private buyer of West Virginia-owned nursing homes, is required to find sites for three new facilities within six months of closing, or pay $5 million to the state. buff.ly/fmzTNJ6

The contract sets multiple milestones that Majestic Care must meet in the months and years after its purchase of West Virginia state-owned nursing facilities. buff.ly/fmzTNJ6

Nobody does it better than #TaylorSwift — now or at any point in time — when it comes to delivering world-dominating pop that feels all the feels and doesn’t stint on the thoughts, either. With her 12th studio album, The #TheLifeofaShowgirl, Swift once again proves that balance.

THAT line in Father Figure #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl

I CAN MAKE DEALS WITH THE DEVIL BECAUSE MY WHAT IS BIGGER??? #TSTheLifeofaShowgirl

Every eldest daughter Was the first lamb to the slaughter #TSthelifeofashowgirl

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has anyone checked on Jason Kelce

As an ACTUAL English major I refuse to listen to a song that implies if Romeo had just talked to Juliet’s dad he could’ve knelt to the ground pulled a ring and said marry me Juliet

New from me: If Patrick Morrisey wants to "Make West Virginia Healthy," researchers and public health professionals who study nutrition, exercise and obesity say he can turn to evidence-based, time-tested strategies. Here are five of them. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/10/10/wei…

New: To get the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed, Congress tacked on a $50 billion fund to divvy among states. It’s no match for massive cuts to Medicaid and health care provider revenue. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/10/19/hea…

The rural health fund, part of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” could help health care in West Virginia. But it won’t solve the biggest problems the law causes: Medicaid coverage losses and health care provider financial strain. buff.ly/4mdEBBJ

This astounding piece by Nicole Blevins is what real investigative journalism looks like. WV has been sitting on $34 million in medical cannabis program fees, taxes and interest that was supposed to go to treatment, law enforcement & cannabis research. mountainstatespotlight.org/2025/10/22/34-…

New from me: More than 1,000 West Virginians with disabilities — mostly children — are on a waitlist for help and services because the state doesn’t have the capacity to serve them right now. westvirginiawatch.com/2025/10/23/wai…