State Government
March revenue collections bode well for WV financial outlook
McCuskey leads USSC brief challenging D.C. high-capacity magazine and assault weapons ban
Attorney General McCuskey joins defense of President Trump’s efforts to deport Tren De Aragua gang at SCOTUS
WV House OKs stripping civil service status, grievance access from state workers
Federal Government
HHS laying off 185 union workers at Morgantown NIOSH; total number higher
West Virginia Sen. Capito raises alarm over NIOSH cuts threatening coal miner health; reports indicate 200 people may lose jobs locally
ICE admits to ‘administrative error’ in deporting Maryland man to El Salvador mega-prison
State & Local News
Meteorologists keeping eye out for how stalled out weather system will impact West Virginia
Regional News
Trial will determine who will pay $600 million settlement in disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment
National News
Trump to hold a meeting on potential investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies, cereal
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Morrisey’s AI-Focused energy bill clears West Virginia House of Delegates
Children & Families
Child welfare study, on third try, advances as an advisory committee
$70M spent sending WV foster children to out-of-state facilities, some with abuse allegations
Courts & Crime
West Virginia Prosecutors and Task Force Honored for Dismantling Tri-State Drug Trafficking Operation
Democrats condemn bill that would trim timeframe for child sexual abuse lawsuits
Editorials & Opinions
Reporter’s Notebook: Summer school
Non-citizens should be clearly prohibited from voting in elections
Jobs: West Virginia has endless possibilities
Gazette-Mail editorial: Legislators making it harder to vote in WV
Education
Marshall University announces partnership with Intuit
Senate Education Focuses On School Security, Classroom Aides
WV House approves homeschool changes, includes addressing parents in child abuse cases
Elections & Politics
Citizen-only voting resolution moves ahead in W.Va. Senate
West Virginia House passes stricter voter photo ID law
Former West Virginia state senator Richard Ojeda announces congressional bid in North Carolina
WV Senate, Secretary of State Kris Warner honor Benedum Foundation’s 80th anniversary
Energy & Environment
WV O&G Industry Generated $660M, Employed 15K; Top 10 Drillers
Williams Subsidiary Unveils Plans for Gas-Fired Power Plant in Ohio
EQT, Diversified Lose Court Case re Value of Assets in Va. County
WV House passes amended version of Morrisey’s microgrid, data center bill sans requirements for coal
West Virginia Coal Association President Talks Challenges Facing Industry
First Responders, Military
Firefighters at Coal City Fire Volunteer Fire Department recognized for rescue
Brig. Gen. Seward assumes command of WV Guard
Health Care
Bringing more awareness to organ donation and transplantation being emphasized during National Donate Life Month
Ruby Memorial Hospital holds annual flag-raising ceremony for National Donate Life Month
Bill That Creates Criminal And Civil Penalties For Medical Abortions Clears Senate
West Virginia University Health Sciences marks start of Interprofessional Education Month with health fair
Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
Insurance
New Findings on CDC and FDA from Department of Emergency Medicine Summarized (The Long-term Trend of the Affordable Care Act On Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment)
More than 5M could lose Medicaid coverage if feds impose work requirements
Interesting News
WV once hosted the bare-knuckle boxing world championship
The History of April Fools’ Day: A Tradition of Tricks and Laughter
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Pat McAfee Show’s false rumor about college student leads to lawsuit
Senior Citizens
Older viewers are turning to YouTube. It’s recently led me back to some favorite shows
Sports
WV Senate unanimously passes Cohen Craddock bill
Legislature approves drones for game recovery in West Virginia
Substance Use Disorder
Senators pass substance abuse bill inspired by family’s loss
Second Chance Grant Applicants Awarded $6 Million To Fight Opiate Addiction
Technology & Utilities
First Energy, power company for 545,000 West Virginians, says legislation could raise rates
Tourism & Nature
West Virginia celebrating ramps with week of events |
