State Government
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey participates in Read Across America Week
Federal Government
West Virginia leaders applaud President Trump’s joint address to Congress
West Virginia Democratic leaders critical of President Trump’s performance, policies
With 80K more coming, WV Veterans Affairs part of 1K existing cuts nationwide
State & Local News
Statewide telethon to support Southern West Virginia flood victims to be held this weekend
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada
Children & Families
As judge dismisses federal foster care lawsuit, he says responsibility lies with governor and legislators
CASA of New River receives $60,000 grant to support children in Raleigh County
Courts & Crime
Goodwin dismisses foster care case, says state leaders need to fix system
Court To Justice Coal Companies: Pay Fines Or Face Contempt
Class action says TikTok violates Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, other laws
Sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump administration’s effort to rebuke federal judge over foreign aid ruling
Editorials & Opinions
OP ED: Seniors being ripped off by Big Pharma
Pay Property Taxes on Time for Credit
Enjoy your local fish fry
Will RFK Jr. make America healthy again?
Education
Gee visits the Capitol for one final WVU Day at the Legislature
West Virginia Senate bill seeks to limit student cell phone use in K-12 classrooms
Elections & Politics
Chief Deputy Secretary Of State Talks Election Legislation
Energy & Environment
Lawmakers From Both Sides Of The Aisle Talk Energy
First Energy Plans to Replace 2 WV Coal Plants with NatGas-Fired
Anti-Fossil Fuel Groups Try New Effort to Cancel ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub
Refinery closures and rising consumption will reduce U.S. petroleum inventories in 2026
First Responders, Military & Veterans
Bill creating monetary reward for those who tip off police on drug activity advances in WV Senate
Health Care
Health leaders monitor uptick in measles cases
How a well-funded libertarian group pushed West Virginia toward loosening vaccine requirements
Insurance
Providers opt out of $2.8B BCBS antitrust settlement, file lawsuits
UnitedHealth says execs kept no secrets, asks court to toss lawsuit
Interesting News
NOAA outlook predicts warm March in WV: Is it accurate?
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82
Senior Citizens
Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority donates AED device to Berkeley Senior Services
Sports
House bills establish framework for future NIL opportunities
West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee recommends Craddock helmet bill
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia House passes bill dealing with fentanyl sentencing guidelines
Recovery advocate warns methadone clinic bill could devastate substance recovery efforts
Senate committee aims to tackle state’s drug epidemic
Technology & Utilities
West Virginia’s federal broadband funds in doubt with BEAD program on pause
WV Senate passes bill to punish AI porn creators
Monongalia County, WV Sierra Club not satisfied with FirstEnergy’s natural gas conversion plan
Tourism & Nature
Governor Patrick Morrisey Unveils 2025 Vacation Guide |
