State Government
State Officials Reassure Public Of Access To Critical Services Amid Federal Grant Cuts
No public employee pay raises in any version of state budget; what you need to know
Senate Government Organization Committee recommends Morrisey’s executive branch consolidation bills
Federal Government
Capito acknowledges Medicaid is under scrutiny as Congress works on budget deal
West Virginia’s Capito, Justice vote for Senate Budget Resolution advancing Trump agenda
Senator Justice Introduces the BOP SCAN Mail Act
Kennedy says mistakes were made in HHS job cuts; remains unclear how that will impact Morgantown NIOSH
State & Local News
Large crowd protests federal job cuts in downtown Morgantown Rally participants have had enough, said Frank Gmenidel with Mountaineers Indivisible
West Virginia remembers UBB 15 years later
University of Charleston, City of Charleston, Charleston CVB announce new marathon coming to Capital City in 2026
Regional News
Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies across the US
Ohio bill would mandate ‘success sequence’ education
National News
As deadline approaches, Trump extends TikTok sell-by date
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans
Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab
Children & Families
WV CAN: Child Advocacy Centers are Vital for Restoring Hope for Child Victims of Abuse
Courts & Crime
Trump administration argues judge cannot order return of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador
Editorials & Opinions
Put West Virginia First at Session’s End
News Commentary: Morrisey rules package veto sours Board of Public Works relationships By TJ Meadows
SB. 156: ‘Success sequence’ bill deserves to fail
Statehouse beat: Trump delivers gut punch to West Virginia workers
Education
WV Council for Community and Technical College Education to hold emergency meeting over Southern’s governance issue
WVU boasts record-breaking freshman retention, unveils new AI degree programs
Senate committee adds third option to bill for schools to put guards on campus
Elections & Politics
House amends Senate city elections bill to shorten time for municipalities to change their voting dates
Energy & Environment
Voices from coal country say closures of MSHA offices will endanger mine safety
First Responders, Military
Fire fighters looking to relocate from flood-ravaged building, financial help needed
Layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab
EMS Services director says WVU Medicine Camden Clark ambulance service going strong
Health Care
W.Va. governor’s personal health journey inspires state to embrace daily walking challenge
New Mon Harrison Neighborhood Hospital under construction
Second Child Dies Amid Texas Measles Outbreak, Death Toll Rises Nationwide
Insurance
5 things to know as Dr. Oz prepares to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Americans increasingly worried about new tariffs, worsening inflation
Interesting News
Is it safe to eat wild onions and garlic in WV?
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Musk reacts after ‘SNL’ roasts tariffs, Tesla vandalism
Senior Citizens
Older viewers are turning to YouTube. It’s recently led me back to some favorite shows
Sports
West Virginia Senate resolution honors Jerry West
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
WV officials reviewing impacts of federal utility assistance program layoffs
Tourism & Nature
Construction Begins on New Ski Lodge at Snowshoe Mountain |
