State Government
Federal Government
Capito reacts to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services job cuts and Secretary Kennedy’s proposed SNAP benefit changes
Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies in a major restructuring
Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House margin
Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care
Trump privately fumes about top security official who started Signal group chat
State & Local News
WV food providers, farmers concerned over federal changes
Food and Farm Coalition calls for end to meat processing tax
Regional News
Ky. lawmakers override conversion therapy veto
Pittsburgh Zoo mourns loss of beloved gorilla, Harry
National News
Joe Manchin joins board of federal fiscal policy organization
Business/Financial/Economic Development
WV distillery bill aims to change ‘outdated’ law
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
ACA has dramatically shifted West Virginia’s health care landscape
Roadblock: Social Security change creates new problems
Ben Fields: Accidents will happen
Education
Bluefield State University Launches Accelerated Law Degree Pathway with University of Akron
Teachers Ascend Program: Drop into W.Va., stay a while – teach a whilec
Elections & Politics
Citizen-only voting resolutions awaiting action in W.Va. Legislature
Energy & Environment
Delegates Debate Merits Of Micro Nuclear Generators, Danger To Coal
Capito: Nuclear Reactor Talk Extends From W.Va. To Washington
DEP tells feds they erred in issuing Justice coal mine enforcement takeover threat
WV coal will see ‘severe’ impact from China tariff: report says
First Responders, Military
WVDNR police officers honored for heroic actions during February floods
Berkeley County’s first-ever fire academy welcomes 12 new firefighters
VFD taking over Blue Hole response after bridge closure
Health Care
Micro-hospital Certificate of Need bill dies in committee
West Virginia Sen. Capito backs RFK proposal to ban candy, soda purchases with SNAP benefits
WV families are already using religious exemptions allowed under Morrisey order, officials say
WV health department will comply with Morrisey vaccine religious exemption order
WVU Hospitals earn national top rankings
Insurance
PEIA claims still below estimates 8 months into fiscal year
Social Security Updates Identity Proofing Policy, Exempts Disability, Medicare, SSI from In-Person Requirement
Interesting News
Political turmoil outstrips inflation as Americans’ top financial worry
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
Senate passes bill focused on grid reliability; questions remain about effect on rates
Tourism & Nature
Where to see cherry blossoms in West Virginia |
