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From the Well

 
 

 

  “The Well” at the center of the West Virginia State Capitol is a casual meeting place for lawmakers, lobbyists, citizens, and staff. It’s located in the Capitol Rotunda and is often busy during the legislature’s 60-day Regular Session.  
 

 

  Crossover Day: Lawmakers work through bills public information, child welfare, insurance

Senators will take first crack at a state budget bill ‘quite different than the governor’s’

Faith leader: bill outlawing diversity, equity and inclusion will actually result in exclusion

West Virginia House passes bill that could limit public access to legislative records

 WV House passes FOIA bill with narrow vote. Bill next goes to the Senate.

New Bill Could Bring Chickens To Backyards Statewide

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

McCuskey joins group supporting Trump in case against Venezuelan gang

 

Federal Government 

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

 

State & Local News 

All 55 Counties Under State Of Preparedness Ahead Of Severe Thunderstorms

Delegates pass bill laying out oversight if a local government went broke

 

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

Pennsylvania coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive natural gas-powered campus for AI, data centers

 

Children & Families 

WV CAN Child Advocacy Centers are Vital for Restoring Hope for Child 

Senators unanimously approve bill establishing West Virginia Child First Advisory Committee

 Boarding school child abuse scandal spurs two very different bills in WV House and Senate

 

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

Robert F. Kennedy’s weight-shaming in West Virginia

 

Education 

Educators say bill requiring teachers to tell parents if students question gender is unworkable

 

Elections & Politics 

Citizen-only voting resolution unanimously passes state Senate

 

Energy & Environment  

Hope Gas files to postpone redline, propane conversion proposals; postpones informational sessions

 

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

Charleston Sternwheel Regatta 2025 Announces Star-Studded Headliners for Fourth of July Weekend

 
 

 

  Important Legislative Dates: 9 days remaining

Fiftieth Day – April 02, 2025: Last day to consider bill on third reading in house of origin. Does not include budget or supplementary appropriation bills.
(Joint Rule 5, paragraph b)

Sixtieth Day – April 12, 2025: Adjournment at Midnight.
(WV Const. Art. VI, §22)

 

 

 

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