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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.  
 

 

  A look at bills that died before Crossover Day at the Capitol

Senators roll out their budget proposal, joining the state’s financial back-and-forth

Delegates Discuss House Version Of State Budget

WV House slashes funding for foster care, DoHS says it would significantly hinder critical services

Senate committee moves on 3 bills reorganizing government Senate Government

Public employees won’t see a pay raise in any version of the state budget. Here’s what else to know.

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Morrisey speaks about progress of WV’s legislative session

 

Federal Government 

Capito: ‘I Have Strong Disagreements’ With Trump Agency Cuts

Labor representatives question chainsaw approach to federal job cuts

Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth’s use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

 

State & Local News 

NWS issues flash flood warning for several WV counties

 

Regional News 

Ohio libraries could lose millions in federal funding

 

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

Morgantown Federal Energy Lab Could Host Data Center For AI

Dow drops nearly 1,680 in biggest wipeout since 2020 as fears of fallout from tariffs shake markets

New Direct Flights Make Traveling from Chicago to The Greenbrier Easier in 2025

 

Children & Families 

WV CAN:   Child Advocacy Centers are Vital for Restoring Hope for Child Victims of Abuse  

 

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

Road Safety: Stay focused and avoid distraction

Gazette-Mail editorial: WV must get foster care under control

Andy Shamblin: Medicare Advantage must be preserved (Opinion)

What are our returns on taxes?

 

Education 

House Education Committee signs off on bill banning diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives

Controversial Senate Education Bills Get Hearings In House Committee

 

Elections & Politics 

Senate Moves Vetoed Election Bill Across Legislative Finish Line

 

Energy & Environment  

Largest Gas-Fired Power Plant in the U.S. Coming in Western Pa.

Pennsylvania to host largest-ever US gas plant to fuel data centers

Driller Wins Briggs v SWN Rule of Capture/Trespass Resurrected Case

How will the start-up timing of the new U.S. LNG export facilities affect our forecast?

U.S. uranium production in 2024 was highest in six years

Trump promised to slash energy prices. How’s that going?

 

First Responders, Military 

Gov. Morrisey awards two first responders with West Virginia Medal of Valor

Cabell County EMS receives high-tech training gear

 

Health Care

 Mon Health files building permit with City of Bridgeport for new $26.5M hospital

Constable to serve as vice president of marketing and communications for WVU Medicine’s eastern region

 

Insurance

5 things to know as Dr. Oz prepares to lead Medicare and Medicaid

Americans increasingly worried about new tariffs, worsening inflation

 

Interesting News 

Where did the West Virginia pepperoni roll originate?

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

Morgan Wallen selling new merch after ‘SNL’ controversy

 

Senior Citizens

Older viewers are turning to YouTube. It’s recently led me back to some favorite shows

 

Sports 

Hodge embracing opportunity at highest level as he tries his hand at 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  

Morrisey: Broadband still on track

Hope Gas asks PSC to put its abandonment cases on hold

 

Tourism & Nature

Construction Begins on New Ski Lodge at Snowshoe Mountain

 
 

 

  Important Legislative Dates: 8 days remaining

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

 

 

     

 

 

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