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Host Steven Allen Adams, the state government reporter of Ogden Newspapers' five daily newspapers in West Virginia, takes the listener behind-the-scenes of West Virginia politics, whether at the State Capitol Building or the halls of Congress. Mountain State Views features conversational interviews with elected officials, leaders of business and industry, journalists, and other unique voices.

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Host Steven Allen Adams, the state government reporter of Ogden Newspapers' five daily newspapers in West Virginia, takes the listener behind-the-scenes of West Virginia politics, whether at the State Capitol Building or the halls of Congress. Mountain State Views features conversational interviews with elected officials, leaders of business and industry, journalists, and other unique voices.

    Democratic Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk About Goals

    Democratic Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk About Goals

    On episode 012 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams sits down with all three Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in West Virginia seeking to succeed U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who is retiring at the end of his term in 2024. Steven talks with Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, community organizer Zachary Shrewsbury, and Republican-turned-Democrat former Massey Energy chairman and CEO Don Blankenship.


    Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.

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    • 47 min
    Harvest Time: Republican candidates for WV agriculture commissioner try to grow support

    Harvest Time: Republican candidates for WV agriculture commissioner try to grow support

    On episode 011 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams sits down with all three Republican candidates for West Virginia commissioner of agriculture. Current Agrilcuture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt is running for his third and final four-year term, while former delegate Joshua Higginbotham wants to bring a new perspective and Roy Ramey wants a rematch and to slash red tape for farmers.
    Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.

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    • 51 min
    Sealing the Deal: GOP candidates for West Virginia Secretary of State talk plans

    Sealing the Deal: GOP candidates for West Virginia Secretary of State talk plans

    On episode 010 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams sits down with all four Republican candidates for Secretary of State of West Virginia to discuss their plans and priorities for the office that manages elections, business registrations, charities, and filings from the Governor's Office. Adams talked with former House Minority Leader Doug Skaff, former lawmakers and county commissioner Ken Reed, Putnam County Clerk Brian Wood, and Economic Development Authority Executive Director Kris Warner, the brother of current Secretary of State Mac Warner.
    Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.

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    Part 2: West Virginia State Auditor candidates Hunt, Hanna make their case to voters

    Part 2: West Virginia State Auditor candidates Hunt, Hanna make their case to voters

    In episode 009 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams wraps up a two-part series talking with Republican candidates for state auditor in West Virginia. Adams talks with state Sen. Mark Hunt, R-Kanawha, and former Nicholas County delegate Caleb Hanna about their plans and policy platforms for state auditor. 
    Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.

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    • 32 min
    Part 1: West Virginia State Auditor candidates Householder, Jackson lay out policy planks

    Part 1: West Virginia State Auditor candidates Householder, Jackson lay out policy planks

    In episode 008 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams begins part one of a two-part series talking with Republican candidates for state auditor in West Virginia. Adams talks with House Majority Leader Eric Householder, R-Berkeley, and Jefferson County Commissioner Tricia Jackson about their plans and policy platforms for state auditor. Stay tuned for part two, featuring interviews with former Nicholas County delegate Caleb Hanna and state Sen. Mark Hunt, R-Kanawha.
    Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.

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    • 32 min
    State Auditor J.B. McCuskey talks about GOP race for WV attorney general

    State Auditor J.B. McCuskey talks about GOP race for WV attorney general

    In episode 007 of Mountain State Views, host Steven Allen Adams talks with State Auditor J.B. McCuskey, a Republican candidate for attorney general of West Virginia. The two discuss the role of the Attorney General's Office and McCuskey's platform should he be chosen to succeed Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is seeking the GOP nomination for governor of West Virginia.

    McCuskey is one of two announced Republican candidates for attorney general. As of now, McCuskey faces freshman Kanawha Count state Sen. Mike Stuart in the May 2024 Republican primary. 

    McCuskey is in his second term as State Auditor, first elected in 2017. McCuskey, the son of retired state Supreme Court Justice John F. McCuskey, is a former two-term member of the House of Delegates representing the 35th District in Kanawha County.
    Mountain State Views is sponsored by Ogden Newspapers - the publisher of 10 daily and weekly newspapers in West Virginia with more than 100 publications across the United States.

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