@GriffithObserv was a lot of fun. Killer sunset AND I caught a harvest/full moon too. The hike through the park to get there was a nice get away from the busy of downtown LA
This all spurred from documents obtained and reported by @WilliamKyleVass in Dragline last month.
Read the initial reporting here for more info: https://t.co/83mpM3gPFZ
Our latest exclusive is an interview with @RhonniRogo of @WVCBP about new research showing work requirements on SNAP do not increase employment: https://t.co/rdIe43ae4M
As the school year ends, 10 WV public schools are preparing to close their doors for the last time.
School closures aren’t just about buildings. They mean losing access to meals, health services, extracurricular activities, & the community support that schools provide daily.
More people with health conditions will be at risk of losing coverage and experiencing gaps in treatment because of last-minute changes that restrict the rules for getting a “medically frail” exemption—tightening the definition and complicating state verification.
"A coalition of families, educators and community members has called for an immediate pause on school closures in West Virginia so lawmakers have time to address the state’s antiquated school funding formula."
https://t.co/q91dDJoQtv
Named in honor of Quantez Burks, a Raleigh County man beaten to death by Southern Regional Jail staff in 2022, the Quantez Burks Report documents what the state will not: the lives lost behind bars in West Virginia.
A coalition of families, educators and community members has called for an immediate pause on school closures in WV so lawmakers have time to address the state’s antiquated school funding formula. 19 schools likely face closure this year.
https://t.co/elsvAwXwpj
During the 2026 legislative session, some lawmakers tried to ensure Hope Scholarship funds were targeted to education costs. They were met w/ attacks and misinformation from voucher groups. Now trampoline parks + 24 hr gyms are Hope Scholarship vendors.
https://t.co/eFABQZ1iLh
The TFPSWV Coalition, a nonpartisan statewide organization made up of families, educators and community groups, is calling on state leaders to impose a moratorium on school closures and consolidations in West Virginia, according to a Wednesday news release https://t.co/7HGihzBa4i
TFPSWV is calling for an immediate pause on school closures paired with creation of a fund for school districts to keep schools open to give lawmakers the time needed to adequately invest in public schools. View full press release here: https://t.co/4tZrhBcmkV
As county jail bills skyrocket, over 90% of people counties are paying to incarcerate are legally innocent & awaiting trial.
Providing legal representation on “day one” could reduce unnecessary incarceration, lower county jail costs, & keep families and communities more stable.
Over the past five years, WV’s population declined by 1.4%, the largest decline in the country. The data tell a story of an aging population with low life expectancy, and the important role of international migration. https://t.co/nZ1LM0wQio