State Government
West Virginia Announces February Revenue Exceeds Estimates by $33.7 Million
WVDNR Offers Public Meetings and Online Questionnaire for Proposed Regulations
Pack: Put Constitutional Amendment Before West Virginia Voters To Set Term Limits for Statewide Offices
Federal Government
White House pauses military aid to Ukraine
Senate Democrats Block GOP Bill Banning Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
Summersville MSHA office among federal cuts
Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Nullify Biden Plan to Retire American Power Plants
Where are federal workers employed across West Virginia? Here’s a list
State & Local News
Frustration mounts among Mingo County residents with no water
County leaders meet to discuss issues during West Virginia Association of Counties annual conference
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay
US stocks plunge after Trump tariff announcement
Children & Families
Judge Akers hopes her order to appoint a monitor for the DoHS’ will help fix the temporary housing of foster children in hotels, 4-H camp’s
Years-Long Foster Care Lawsuit Dismissed
Courts & Crime
Lisa Johnston to serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia for second time
Judges and court employees would get pay bumps under Senate bills
Question of transgender youth participating in West Virginia sports remains unresolved, pending U.S. Supreme Court decision
Editorials & Opinions
Reporter’s Notebook: The wrath of CON
Creating Needed Job Opportunities
Act on Broadband Bill
Education
House passes school discipline bill, sends it to Senate
House Education Discusses School Protection Officers
Elections & Politics
Bill requiring local elections to align with state clears West Virginia Senate
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
UPMC Posts $339 Million Operating Loss Amid Spending Surge
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 Potato Chips Continues Offering Snacks Reflecting West Virginia Flavors and Icons
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82
Senior Citizens
More than 1,000 seniors are waiting for meals as Morrisey charges agencies to cut costs
Sports
Charleston announces 2025 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships dates
Substance Use Disorder
Wheeling Police To Buy Vehicles, Radios for Crisis Response Unit Using Opioid Funding
Technology & Utilities
State lawmakers grapple with energy demand for data centers
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 |