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  In state budget, W.Va. Republicans stash millions for tax cuts and carve up small programs

WV Governor Patrick Morrisey discusses budget vetoes

 
 

 

 

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State Government 

West Virginia Gov. Morrisey joins RFK Jr. for food dye phase-out announcement

Governor Picks New Corrections Leader After Incumbent Promoted To Federal Bureau

 

Federal Government 

Capito sends letter to RFK Jr., asking for a reversal on cuts to safety and health agency

Capito joins American250 Chair Rosie Rios to inspire young girls for the WV Girls Rise Up program

 

State & Local News 

Heartbreak in the West Virginia Sky: Iconic NCTC Bald Eagle Nest Lost After 22 Years

Capito addresses conference in a city on edge from layoffs, funding cuts

 

Regional News 

Judge strikes down an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media as unconstitutional

 

National News 

RFK Jr. plans to phase out eight artificial dyes from the US food supply

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Dow futures jump 400 points after Trump says he doesn’t plan to get rid of Fed chief

Auto groups lobby Trump administration against parts tariffs in rare unified message

 

Children & Families 

 Morrisey’s line-item budget vetoes slash funds for vulnerable children during foster care crisis

Strollers and other baby products will get more expensive — and harder to find — with tariffs

 

Courts & Crime  

Former Pleasants County assistant prosecutor Wolfingbarger appointed as West Virginia PEIA director

WV Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in 2 Important O&G Royalty Cases

 

Editorials & Opinions

Commentary: Legislature needs to refocus mission By Dave Wilson

Left Behind: West Virginia Legislature did little to improve state

Chef Paul Smith: The Credit Card Competition Act is a win for West Virginia

Del. Mike Hite: Thank you, Senator Capito, for giving family caregivers much needed support

Choosing Wrong Path for Schools

Mountaineer Mile

 

Education 

WVU Students Win National Research Scholarships

W.Va. educators express concern over funding and resources for new school discipline bill

 

Elections & Politics

Prolific Ballot-Casters Inducted Into W.Va. Voter Hall Of Fame

 

Energy & Environment  

EQT to Acquire Olympus Energy Assets for $1.8 Billion in Strategic Expansion Move

WVU geology student says state’s mining history has opened doors for geothermal energy

Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin joins coal company’s board of directors

Trump BLM Restarts O&G Leasing in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest

Country’s Largest Gas-Fired Plant Coming in SW Pa. Names New CEO

 

First Responders, Military 

Fire Marshals Association of WV: Does the Legislature Hold Public Safety First?

 

Health Care

Focus Forward conferance highlights West Virginia’s health, care challenges

 

Insurance

Low-income diabetes patients more likely to be uninsured

Americans Are More Worried About Running Out of Money Than Death

 

Interesting News 

How the tree of heaven invaded West Virginia

 

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

State Fair of West Virginia announces three additional musical groups to concert series

Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton to headline ‘Healing Appalachia’ music festival

State Fair of WV Announces T-Pain Concert

 

Senior Citizens

West Virginia senior services official learns of local programs

 

Sports 

Former ESPN sportscaster, Clarksburg-native Mike Patrick passes away at 80

WVU fans, donors hear from coaches about new college athletics landscape

 

Substance Use Disorder

Walgreens settles with U.S. government for $300 million over opioid prescriptions

 

Technology & Utilities  

The Justice Department is about to make its case for a Google breakup. Here’s what to know

 

Tourism & Nature 

Study names top 2 WV small businesses worth a road trip

West Virginia Home to Three New Almost Heaven Swings

 

 

 

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