State Government
Officials in Mason and Cabell counties lobbying for significant improvements to state Route 2
West Virginia’s response to recent flooding remains ‘ongoing,’ Morrisey says
WV Spring Fire Season, Burning Restrictions Return March 1
Federal Government
Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring English as the Official U.S. Language
Trump’s moves test the limits of presidential power
Dozens of protesters gather in protest of Trump administration
State & Local News
Putnam County Sheriff is all for the new improvements at the Buffalo Bridge intersection
Avian Influenza hasn’t deeply infected West Virginia, but threat still looms
Morrisey gives update on Southern West Virginia flood response
Business/Financial/Economic Development
After rising costs, Nucor is now a $4 billion investment
How much would Trump’s tariffs impact West Virginia?
West Virginia bill would cut unemployment benefits for safety workers who fail drug tests
Senate Passes Teen Work Permit Bill
Children & Families
Kanawha County judge appoints monitor for DoHS’ practice of housing kids in hotels, camps
Lawmakers Focus On Audio Recording Rules For CPS Workers
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit meant to improve WV’s troubled foster care system, problems persist
Courts & Crime
W.Va. Extortion Law Could Soon Expand To Better Address Sexual Coercion
Sissonville couple convicted of child neglect, trafficking sued by adopted daughter
Flannery | Georgalis expands into West Virginia with former U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld
Editorials & Opinions
Why are Legislators Moving to Ban Ranked-Choice Voting?
Economy: Growth of PAZ offers new opportunities
Health Care: Certificate of need program is necessary
Statehouse Beat: Morrisey’s consolidation plan assaults rights of state workers
CON decision the right call
Education
West Virginia Hope Scholarship continues to grow in use, expense
Marshall University students protest DEI cutbacks
Elections & Politics
Senate passes bill to align municipal election dates with statewide dates
Energy & Environment
Impact in Harrison, Monongalia counties: First Energy CEO says gas will replace Mon Power coal plants
Pipeline companies deliver most of the U.S. electric power sector’s natural gas
Capito gives update on hydrogen hub project
First Responders, Military & Veterans
Kingwood VFD selling emergency vehicle, utility pickup
Northfork VFD needs volunteers to keep donation operations going
Health Care
Lawmakers divided over certificate of need repeal amid healthcare affordability concerns
Robert C. Byrd Clinic’s Head of Culinary Medicine and Diabetes Education Appointed to American College of Culinary Medicine Advisory Board
Insurance
West Virginia starts to size up the consequences if Medicaid is cut at federal level
What happens in WV if Medicare drops telehealth coverage?
Interesting News
Mister Bee Teases Mothman-Inspired Snack for West Virginia
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Gene Hackman, found dead at 95, was one of Hollywood’s most respected actors
Five notable Gene Hackman movies and where to watch them
Senior Citizens
Shakes sold to nursing homes recalled
Sports
President Trump says he will pardon baseball great Pete Rose
As Mountaineers don pads for first time, Rodriguez looks to fix ‘periods of softness’
Substance Use Disorder
Senator Justice Questions West Virginia County Commissioner Greg Duckworth at Senate Aging Committee Hearing Regarding Opioid Epidemic
Senator Justice Joins Senator John Cornyn as Cosponsor of The CATCH Fentanyl Act
Technology & Utilities
Skype to Shut Down After More Than 20 Years
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 |
