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Leann Ray
Leann Ray

Leann Ray is the editor-in-chief of West Virginia Watch.

Judge takes discipline case to WV Supreme Court

Oct 15, 2026

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Judge takes discipline case to WV Supreme Court

Judge Tim Sweeney faced discipline for speaking to a reporter about ordering state officials to work as CPS workers.

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Leann Ray
PAC spends against ‘Team Randy’ challengers

Oct 14, 2026

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PAC spends against ‘Team Randy’ challengers

Senate President Randy Smith looks to hold onto his leadership role.

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Leann Ray
Drug testing of TANF recipients will continue

Oct 13, 2026

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Drug testing of TANF recipients will continue

Less than 1% of those tested came back with positive results.

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Leann Ray
Preparing for Medicaid work requirements

Oct 12, 2026

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Preparing for Medicaid work requirements

Digital system will help some Medicaid recipients navigate coming work requirements.

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Leann Ray
The Watch's weekly roundup: Oct. 11, 2026

Oct 11, 2026

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The Watch's weekly roundup: Oct. 11, 2026

See what you might have missed.

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Leann Ray
'Historic’ grant will help WVSU build Agriculture Complex

Oct 9, 2026

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'Historic’ grant will help WVSU build Agriculture Complex

West Virginia State University has received a $26.5 million federal grant.

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Leann Ray
Clay County gets a new childcare center

Oct 8, 2026

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Clay County gets a new childcare center

The only childcare center in the county closed four months ago.

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Leann Ray
'Punished' for owning a business

Oct 7, 2026

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'Punished' for owning a business

Mothers told they can’t receive WV childcare assistance and operate an LLC.

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Leann Ray
Morrisey could hurt GOP in election

Oct 6, 2026

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Morrisey could hurt GOP in election

New polling shows Morrisey at 31-45% approval.

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Leann Ray
Preserving historic Malden homes

Oct 5, 2026

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Preserving historic Malden homes

Federal grant will help West Virginia State University to preserve two historic Kanawha Valley homes.

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Leann Ray
The Watch's weekly roundup: Oct. 4, 2026

Oct 4, 2026

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The Watch's weekly roundup: Oct. 4, 2026

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Leann Ray
Differing opinions on data centers

Oct 2, 2026

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Differing opinions on data centers

Candidates for West Virginia’s 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers.

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Leann Ray
WV pays $4.4M in historic child abuse case

Oct 1, 2026

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WV pays $4.4M in historic child abuse case

Child Protective Services didn’t rescue five children from slave-like conditions.

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Leann Ray
WV drug czar resigns

Sep 30, 2026

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WV drug czar resigns

"I don’t have any idea what the policy of the administration was."

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Leann Ray
Morrisey’s plan for Military Hall of Fame faces legal scrutiny

Sep 29, 2026

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Morrisey’s plan for Military Hall of Fame faces legal scrutiny

Lawmakers created the state’s Military Hall of Fame in 2022, but it is not yet operating.

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Leann Ray
ACLU files lawsuit over school aid formula

Sep 28, 2026

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ACLU files lawsuit over school aid formula

West Virginia has seen an accelerated wave of school closures in the last few years.

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Leann Ray
The Watch's weekly roundup: Sept. 27, 2026

Sep 27, 2026

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The Watch's weekly roundup: Sept. 27, 2026

See what you might have missed.

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Leann Ray
Naloxone access personal for women in recovery

Sep 25, 2026

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Naloxone access personal for women in recovery

This year's Save a Life Day included more than 1,200 naloxone distribution sites.

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Leann Ray
A message of courage and kindness

Sep 24, 2026

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A message of courage and kindness

Former House leader Amy Summers writes children’s book with goal of helping harmed kids.

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Leann Ray
Justices consider lawmakers’ power over public education rules

Sep 23, 2026

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Justices consider lawmakers’ power over public education rules

West Virginia voters have already rejected the idea.

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Leann Ray
GOP House candidate under fire for racist posts

Sep 22, 2026

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GOP House candidate under fire for racist posts

Chris Clagett, a Republican in Berkeley County, is vying for a seat that continues to be marred by controversy.

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Leann Ray
‘Cash flying out the door’

Sep 21, 2026

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‘Cash flying out the door’

Audit reveals many financial, inventory missteps in state arts department.

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Leann Ray
The Watch's weekly roundup: Sept. 20, 2026

Sep 20, 2026

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The Watch's weekly roundup: Sept. 20, 2026

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Leann Ray
Morrisey administration reveals more details on child deaths

Sep 18, 2026

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Morrisey administration reveals more details on child deaths

Key Child Protective Services information still missing.

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Leann Ray
Lawmaker raises concerns over Rural Health grant recipient

Sep 17, 2026

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Lawmaker raises concerns over Rural Health grant recipient

Del. Gary Howell is concerned that the Spotted Owl Health Organization does not have experience doing employer health care programming.

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