Emily Allen
Emily Allen works in Charleston covering the state Legislature and public affairs throughout southern West Virginia.
Emily came to West Virginia throughReport for America, an initiative from theGroundTruth Projectto place emerging journalists in newsrooms throughout the country. As an RFA corps member, Emily intends to hold decision-making bodies accountable for their impact on constituents so West Virginians can make the right decisions for themselves and their families.
Emily most recently worked for the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota, covering all that falls under the purview of local government -- everything from how international trade discussions impact regional industries to military issues, economic development and the 2018 midterm elections.
Emily graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in Journalism. As a student, she interned at the Star Tribune in Minneapolis and American Public Media’s podcast division. She also covered local arts and entertainment for the University’s student-run Radio K.
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Another Year, Another Fairness Act: Is 2021 The Year W.Va. Adopts A Law For Gay, Transgender Rights?Advocates for a law protecting the rights of gay and transgender West Virginians say the legislation has broad, bipartisan support. But the bill has been introduced almost every session for the last 20 years. What's different this time? -
West Virginia lawmakers met Wednesday for a couple housekeeping items ahead of the 2021 legislative session, which begins in February. -
West Virginia health leaders urge the state to remain cautious when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, despite favorable coverage from national media outlets of the state's vaccine rollout. -
Hours before the federal government granted Pfizer emergency authorization use for its coronavirus vaccine, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice shared his plans for distribution. -
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito veered from President Donald Trump's false claims of voter fraud Monday, calling for a "smooth transition of power" to a Joe Biden presidency. (All while falling short of explicitly acknowledging Biden is the country's president-elect.) -
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito veered from President Donald Trump's false claims of voter fraud Monday, calling for a "smooth transition of power" to a Joe Biden presidency. (All while falling short of explicitly acknowledging Biden is the country's president-elect.)
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After West Virginia broke its state record for daily coronavirus cases twice in one week, Gov. Jim Justice announced on Friday new rules for schools, sports, face masks and nursing home employees. -
Republicans in the House of Delegates reported several wins according to unofficial election results from Tuesday night.
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A federal judge on Monday denied the latest attempt from rapper Kanye West to make the Mountain State’s ballot this November. -
Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that he will sign an executive order authorizing universities and colleges to reopen their campuses this fall.
