State Government
Gov. Morrisey and HHS Secretary Kennedy to discuss food dye ban, SNAP changes
WV Senate passes bill that would expand work, training requirements for SNAP
Federal Government
Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider EPA, FWS Nominations
Trump announces 25% tariffs on imported cars, ratcheting up global trade war
Family shares new details after former US attorney found dead
State & Local News
Lawmakers Talk Home Rule
West Virginia House of Delegates considers changes to public records access
Regional News
Kentucky governor vetoes GOP abortion bill, says it undermines doctors and endangers pregnant women
Ohio Measles outbreak: 10 cases among unvaccinated
‘Given Name Act’ would restrict names, pronouns in schools
National News
The Atlantic releases entire Signal chat showing Hegseth’s detailed attack plans
Why some Los Angeles homes are being built to resist wildfires — and some aren’t
Business/Financial/Economic Development
House of Delegates will consider bill meant to lure data center development in West Virginia
Yeager Airport gives some flight preparation details ahead of summer travel season
Dollar Tree offloads Family Dollar chain for $1 billion, ending a decade-long effort to find a fit
Children & Families
House passes bill that could reduce the number of times a foster child is moved from home to home
House Bill On Foster Care Takes Nuanced Approach To Sibling Reunification
WV House passes bill to stop ‘unnecessary moves’ of foster kids; child welfare experts critical
Courts & Crime
Justices say state judge shouldn’t have granted new trial in fracking pipeline case
Supreme Court seems likely to OK $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural, low-income areas
Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns
Editorials & Opinions
Innovation: Changes are needed to attract businesses
Gazette-Mail editorial: House got it right in nixing vax exemption bill
Education
Senate will consider pay bumps for teachers based on regional housing costs
Senators pass bill asserting power over state education policies
House committee works ‘Raylee’s Law’ into homeschool bill
Elections & Politics
WVU would have to operate ‘center for civics’ overseen by political appointee, bill says
Will ‘bulletproof’ film in WV schools stop a shooting?
Energy & Environment
7 Gas Pipelines Target Southeastern U.S. from 4 Midstream Cos.
EQT Still Committed to ARCH2 Hub Despite Tax Credits, Funding Freeze
Hope Gas Ending “Farm Taps” May Impact Conventional Wells, Too
Trump says coal should make a comeback. At what price?
First Responders, Military
Nearly 1,500 West Virginians request support for EMS retention program
USS West Virginia sailor’s remains set to return home
Health Care
Hospital Association, Mon Health oppose new micro-hospital Certificate of Need bill
WV health department says it will continue to comply with Morrisey vaccine religious exemption order
Insurance
States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results
Interesting News
Does WV’s food dye ban endanger pepperoni rolls?
AI-powered ordering coming to 500 fast-food locations
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Bodycam footage from outside Gene Hackman home released
Senior Citizens
Legislation aims to provide protection to seniors by empowering banks
West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Returns in 2025: What Seniors and Farmers Need to Know
Social Security officials partially walk back plans for in-person verification
Sports
Ross Hodge set to become next men’s basketball coach at WVU
Substance Use Disorder
City of Fairmont launches new ad-hoc committee to review opioid grant applications
Technology & Utilities
CEO Of Appalachian Gas Producer Says More Pipelines Are Coming
Tourism & Nature
Where to see cherry blossoms in West Virginia |
