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  60-day session a “missed opportunity” in eyes of some WV leaders

Senators say governor should pump brakes over bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion

West Virginia Senate Dems says consideration of DEI bill was ‘fatally flawed’

Senate Democrats Formally Request Repeal Of Controversial DEI Bill

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Morrisey: State workers get half day off for Good Friday

West Virginia DoHS to EBT cardholders: Take steps to protect your SNAP benefits from skimmers

Secretary Of State Kris Warner Touts His Office’s Programs For Businesses

 

Federal Government 

Abrupt loss of federal funds forces cuts to West Virginia humanities programs

West Virginia Rep. Riley Moore supports effort to create new federal holiday

W.Va. Rep. Riley Moore gives El Salvador prison CECOT two thumbs up

 

State & Local News 

West Virginia’s suspension of poultry events to be lifted May 1

 

Regional News 

Governor’s mansion arson suspect was angry about Gaza War, Pennsylvania police say

 

National News 

2 people were killed and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shooting

Suspect in custody in Florida State shooting and there are multiple victims, source tells AP

Update: Florida State gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Powell shows why Fed independence matters in a turbulent America

 

Children & Families 

Sissonville couple convicted of child neglect, trafficking sued by two more adopted children

WV Parent’s Bill of Rights signed into law

 

Courts & Crime  

Appeals judges from West Virginia join order: Due process requires return of man deported in error

State Supreme Court reverses ruling in auto technician’s Workers’ Comp case

 

Editorials & Opinions

How the case of Abrego Garcia tests one of the bedrock principles of our country

 

Education 

Eight county school districts granted waivers, will not meet 180-day instructional requirement

Trump administration targets college funding

 

Energy & Environment  

Natural Gas Production Flat In 2024, Data Shows

Trump’s tariffs push ‘drill, baby, drill’ into limbo

Rare earth minerals aren’t rare, but the U.S. is having a hard time getting them

 

First Responders, Military 

Mural dedicated to WW2 hero Hershel “Woody” Williams

Monongalia EMS Joins Life Saving Blood Transfusion Stabilization Program

Raleigh County recognizes 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

 

Health Care

United Hospital Center in Bridgeport to add $48 Million outpatient surgery center

Eli Lilly Daily Pill for Type 2 Diabetes Shows Promise in Clinical Trial

Mon Medical Center raises flag for Donate Life Month

 

Insurance

GOP delegate says West Virginia hospitals rely on Medicaid patients to remain operational

 

Interesting News 

Teapot dethroned, but still beloved

 

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

‘Home Alone 2’ director wishes he could cut 1 scene

 

Senior Citizens

Your Social Security payment could be larger this month, do you qualify?

Weirton Senior Center offering events for community

 

Sports 

ESPN’s iconic host Lee Corso to retire after nearly 40 years on ‘College GameDay’

 

Substance Use Disorder

Removing obstacles to treatment, Crisis Intervention Team adds bins to secure clients’ possessions

 

Technology & Utilities  

Regulators set plan to consider power companies’ request to sell bonds to meet $2.4 billion in expenses

 

Tourism & Nature

Tourism Summit provides inside look at James Beard award winner Paul Smith

Taste your way through West Virginia: Local beer, spirits and wine in every region.

New trams take shape at Hawks Nest, Pipestem; start dates still up in the air

Gauley Added To List Of Most Endangered Rivers

West Virginia’s Gauley River among the nation’s most endangered, conservation organization says

 

 

 

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