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  “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.  
 

 

  WV lawmakers prepare for special session

Morrisey says 40 remaining bills under close review for his signature or veto

Morrisey weighing decisions on remaining unsigned bills

Gov. Patrick Morrisey stresses fiscal responsibility as he nears end of 2025 bills

 WV governor signs bills eliminating Equal Opportunity office, exempting some teens from work permits

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to defend West Virginia coal trucking company

 

Federal Government 

Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?

International students in WV cleared to return to class after Trump admin reverses course on visas

‘Needs will go unmet:’ DOGE AmeriCorps cuts expected to affect WV housing construction organization

 

State & Local News 

Charleston community celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony

 Voters will decide Morgantown’s camping ban Tuesday

 

Regional News 

Kentucky officials report measles case in non-resident; vaccine rates down

Ohio lawmakers attempt to end elections for coroners

 

National News 

Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says

As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Dream jobs revealed: West Virginia’s 3 coolest careers

United Bankshares, Inc. announces 1st quarter earnings

 

Children & Families 

Beckley VFW to hold bag drive for children in the foster care

West Virginia struggles for working moms in 2025

 

Courts & Crime  

Justice Walker says retirement is to spend more time with family — at stable time for court

District judge critical of appellate court impact on sentencing guidelines

 

Editorials & Opinions

A Bright Future for West Virginia with HB2014

Trump is right to collect on student loans again

Reporter’s Notebook: Tools of the trade

Capito Right on NIOSH Job Loss

 

Education 

Concord University Board approves zero percent tuition increase for 2025-2026

Houston company’s software to advance WVU geoscience and energy engineering programs

 

Elections & Politics

 Morrisey signs bill requiring West Virginia cities to hold elections on same day as the state

 

Energy & Environment  

EQT Corporation and Evolution Well Services set new pumping record in Appalachian Basin

WV data center moves relying on fossil fuels despite industry trend toward renewables

 

First Responders, Military 

Mon EMS rolling out state’s third whole blood program

Huntington to honor fallen firefighters

 

Health Care

WVU Medicine Plans $260M Expansion For Eastern Panhandle Hospitals, Citing New Demand

Valley Health Says Certificate Of Need Exemption Helped Expand Imaging Services For Berkeley County

 

Insurance

Federal Medicaid Cuts – Who Could Lose Coverage And How?

 

Interesting News 

WV waitress gets life-changing tip

How Safety Cloud system could save lives on the road

 

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

‘Hee Haw’ actor, singer dead at 78

 

Senior Citizens

West Virginia senior services official learns of local programs

 

Sports 

Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

Eagles, without Hurts, meet Trump at White House

 

Substance Use Disorder

Healthcare group to observe Fentanyl Awareness in Logan

New WV law will increase crimes for drug use

 

Technology & Utilities  

W.Va. broadband switch to satellite internet may cost jobs, hurt consumers

 

Tourism & Nature 

Single-Day Tickets Now Available for Wild Trails Festival

 

 

 

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