From the Well

 
 

 

  “The Well” at the center of the West Virginia State Capitol is a casual meeting place for lawmakers, lobbyists, citizens, and staff. It’s located in the Capitol Rotunda and is often busy during the legislature’s 60-day Regular Session.  
 

 

  West Virginia Senate delays vaccine exemption bill vote

Senate Health chairwoman says bill with vaccination exceptions lines up for passage Friday

Bill that would’ve removed abortion exemptions withdrawn

West Virginia Lawmakers Consider Bill to Restrict SNAP Purchases of Soda and Candy

House committee ponders bill to ban synthetic dyes from foods

Senate Health Committee Advances Bill To Ban Gender Affirming Care

West Virginia Bill Proposes Process for Bordering Areas to Join the State

House Adopts Resolution Opposing Potomac River Redesignation

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Morrisey: Death toll from southern WV flooding now at 4

WV Emergency Management mapping disaster damage with survey

W.Va. Attorney General joins coalition for stronger regulation of diet drugs

 

Federal Government 

West Virginia Sen. Capito’s committee hosts permitting reform hearing

Video: C-SPAN Interviews New W.Va. Congressman Riley Moore

Rep. Riley Moore opens office in Martinsburg

Court Issues Garnishment Summons To Justice Over $3 Million Debt

Environmental Groups Sue U.S. Army Corps Over Turkeyfoot Surface Mine Permit in Raleigh County

 

State & Local News 

West Virginia Considers Ending Daylight Saving Time with New Bill Proposal

Additional detail released about deaths of Welch couple, 2-year-old killed by flooding

 

National & World  News

Update on Pope Francis’ condition after pneumonia diagnosis

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Bill to penalize slow-paying state agencies moves to next step in West Virginia House of Delegates

 

Children & Families

Team for Children and Families Unveils 2025 Priorities and “Kids Vote Alerts” to Amplify Family Voices and Hold Legislators Accountable

Senate Moves To Increase Work, Education Requirements For SNAP Recipients

House subcommittee works on bills dealing with religious, political roadblocks to fostering children

 

Courts & Crime  

Former WV State Senator trial delayed

Will Thompson Ends Term As Trump Ousts Biden-Appointed US Attorneys

Courtroom crash course: Marion County students witness justice in action

 

Editorials & Opinions

Flooding: Pull together to aid recovery

Protecting Children In Mountain State

 

Education  

Tucker outlines higher education concerns before West Virginia House subcommittee

W.Va. School Superintendents Craft Bill For Greater Homeschool Accountability

Federal Cuts Could Affect Local Schools, Including Low Income And Disabled Students, Says Budget Expert

‘You can’t compete with TikTok’: Teachers, lawmakers take on cellphone policies

 

Elections

Amendment barring non-citizens from voting moves to next step in West Virginia House committee

 

Energy & Environment  

Antero to Drill 50-55 New Wells, Spend $100M on New Leases in 2025

PJM Report: PA in Desperate Need of More Gas-Fired Power Plants

Industry unites to defend IRA tax credit

 

First Responders, Military & Veterans 

One firefighter dies in line of duty and another injured

 Local first responder returns after volunteering in McDowell County

 

Health Care 

 WV House committee considers ‘Make America Healthy Again’ bill restricting SNAP purchases

Former U.S. Drug Czar Dr. Rahul Gupta Joins GATC Health as president

 

Insurance

LTCi market maturing as more prospects need it

 

Interesting News 

KFC moving its headquarters out of Kentucky. Where is it moving?

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

Garner on list of best TV performances of 21st century

WV makes appearance in ‘Captain America: Brave New World

A$AP Rocky found not guilty: ‘Thank y’all for saving my life’

 

Senior Citizens

Do millions of dead people get Social Security checks?

 

Sports 

Bracketology: The bubble keeps growing for the Mountaineer men

 

Substance Use Disorder

West Virginia Senate Bill Proposes Ban on Opioid Treatment Programs

Commissioners receive updates from Preston County Opioid Settlement Advisory Board

 

Technology & Utilities  

Supply chain cyber attacks surge over 400%, expected to continue rising – Cowbell report

 

Tourism & Nature

High winds may have played into death at Blackwater Falls Sled Run

 

 

 

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