State Government
Federal Government
Sen. Capito leads hearing on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation; criticizes past administration for some of their handling of the law
State & Local News
WVDOT welcomes public input for Teays Valley Road widening project
Spring – and warmer weather – is coming — seriously! That is what the forecasters are saying
National & World News
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Yeager Airport continues major terminal development project through $800,000 Economic Enhancement Grant
Children & Families
West Virginia House committee advances legislation to create ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’
Lawmakers push for bill that would enhance foster care data, increase DoHS transparency
Courts & Crime
WVCALA says ‘tort tax’ costs citizens $697 each; trial lawyer group disputes these claims
House Bill Increasing Abuse and Neglect Penalties Advances to Third Reading
Editorials & Opinions
A Mountain to Climb: How to Improve Social Mobility in West Virginia
Education: Lawmakers must address real problems
Gazette-Mail editorial: The dangers of anecdotal evidence on vaccines
Don’t Leave Money on the Table for College
Education
West Virginia Lawmakers Advance Alyssa’s Law to Improve School Safety
Skyrocketing Hope Scholarship price tag, now around $100M, a concern for WV lawmakers making budget
Elections & Politics
House Considers Adding Restrictions To Mail-In, Absentee Ballot Processes
House Judiciary moves bill concerning absentee ballot applications, deadlines
Outnumbered and facing bleak odds, West Virginia’s Democratic lawmakers seek to build alliances and put up speed bumps
Ranked choice voting would be banned under W.Va. Senate bill
Energy & Environment
Pipeline companies deliver most of the U.S. electric power sector’s natural gas
First Responders, Military & Veterans
Firefighters advocate at Capitol for health, safety
Cabell County 911 officials urging residents to use their updated addresses
Health Care
American Cancer Society wants to use the Juul Settlement money to prevent youths from cigarettes or vapes
Senate Passes Glucagon for Schools Act
Local hospital launches drive-thru testing amid flu crisis
Insurance
Financial challenge of insurance costs for public employees takes legislative spotlight
Health insurance costs for public employees receive focus at West Virginia Capitol Wednesday
PEIA Getting More Expensive, Agency Execs Say Pharmaceuticals Are Driving Up Costs
Union leaders speak out against WV bill to abolish PEIA
Interesting News
Kudzu: the invasive vine covering West Virginia
How West Virginians can see rare ‘planetary parade’
Starbucks is getting rid of these 13 drinks soon
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy’ actress dead at 39
Senior Citizens
Shakes sold to nursing homes recalled
Sports
Charleston to host TBT Regional for first time since 2022
Substance Use Disorder
Senator clarifies opioid treatment program bill
Technology & Utilities
Pole attachment recommendations adopted, more work needed
Tourism & Nature
Economic impact of West Virginia tourism spending nears $9 billion annually
Tourism Secretary says industry continues to see growth during recent budget presentation |
