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West Virginia officials made progress fighting the overdose epidemic. But Congress passed a bill that defunds programs that made the work possible. buff.ly/thd2sTH

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West Virginia had one of the smallest but fastest-growing clean energy workforces in the country. That growth is now at risk after Congress repealed several energy tax incentives. buff.ly/W7izw4H

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Trump’s ā€œBig, Beautiful Billā€ will make it harder for solar, wind and other renewable energy projects to flourish in West Virginia. buff.ly/W7izw4H

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West Virginia saw a 42% drop in overdose deaths. But families still mourn. And the support systems that save lives are being defunded. buff.ly/thd2sTH

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NEW: ā€˜I am the news:’ As lawmakers pass legislation targeting trans people, four West Virginians share their stories buff.ly/J7Z3Xuk

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West Virginia officials made progress fighting the overdose epidemic. But Congress passed a bill that defunds programs that made the work possible. buff.ly/thd2sTH

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22-year-old Nik Rucker lives in Kanawha County. He hopes to one day be an astronomer studying the age of the universe. buff.ly/J7Z3Xuk

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West Virginia officials are celebrating falling overdose numbers. Whether the decline will continue, however, is another story. buff.ly/thd2sTH

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Over the last three years the state’s legislature has ramped up legislation to restrict treatment and limit protections for trans people. But for trans West Virginians, this isn’t politics. It’s their lives. Here are their stories: buff.ly/J7Z3Xuk

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New solar and wind projects will now have to begin producing energy faster to be eligible for tax incentives under federal legislation. buff.ly/W7izw4H

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West Virginia officials are celebrating falling overdose numbers. Whether the decline will continue, however, is another story. buff.ly/thd2sTH

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Vinny Lockhart, 19, is still trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life. All he knows is that he wants to be happy. buff.ly/J7Z3Xuk

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Candace Nelson’s work connecting overdose survivors to treatment has saved lives. But following Congress’ Medicaid cuts, those programs may not exist in the future. buff.ly/thd2sTH

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32-year-old Tifa Ward is an avid fan of anime and manga. She is also a mental health counselor, focusing on queer populations. buff.ly/J7Z3Xuk

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Make your voice heard with Mountain State Spotlight! We’ll be in Kingwood and Morgantown on Aug. 8 and 9 to hear from you about your community and how you feel the news media represents you. RSVP now! buff.ly/AIBZ2Qb

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NEW: Politicians say they’re fighting Medicaid fraud. Their plan punishes patients, not the providers who steal millions. buff.ly/jAqigwg

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What issues are most important to you and your community? Come talk to us in Kingwood and Morgantown on Aug. 8 and 9. RSVP with the link below. buff.ly/AIBZ2Qb