State Government
Retired WV National Guard General to speak at Capitol Hill briefing on U.S. energy and national security
Federal Government
West Virginia Sen. Capito: More than 100 NIOSH employees ‘returning to the job permanently’
Capito backs extension of Trump tax cuts, accountability on Medicaid dollars
As Congress considers Medicaid changes, Congressman Riley Moore expresses support
Joe Biden Undergoes Prostate Evaluation After Routine Exam Uncovers Nodule
U.S. House Republican plan would force states to pay for a portion of SNAP benefits
State & Local News
Kanawha County Commissioner proposing some funds go toward helping with county’s low cost spay and neuter program
Putnam County road widening project concerns businesses
WVU researcher leads national effort to grow agritourism across U.S. farms
Regional News
Amendment to eliminate property tax moves forward
National & World News
USPS Proposes Shipping Rate Increases Effective July 13
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark’s airspace Monday night, FAA says
Business/Financial/Economic Development
New report shows 2 in 5 West Virginians in most common jobs can’t make ends meet
White House announces $600 billion Saudi investment in U.S.
Microsoft laying off about 6,000 people, or 3% of its workforce
Children & Families
Veteran and foster family honored at Weirton City Council
FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists
Courts & Crime
Judge’s order would reverse job cuts that endangered black lung screening programs
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Cuts To Black Lung Screening Program
Editorials & Opinions
Gazette-Mail editorial: New foster care law simply doesn’t do enough
Police Week: Show appreciation for law enforcement
The Trump Family Crypto Business
Measles
State needs to spend our money wisely
Education
‘We’re collateral damage’ — WV school district hires attorney to review Morrisey’s vaccine mandate
Ohio County Schools To Seek Legal Opinion on Vaccine Exemptions
West Virginia Board of Education to discuss religious exemption to vaccinations at upcoming meeting
School boards start exploring how to comply with state law vs executive order on vaccinations
Fairmont State Board of Governors approves 5-year extension for President Mike Davis
Capito addresses graduates at 134th WVWC commencement
WVU President-elect speaks on his transition to Morgantown
Elections & Politics
Manchin, Warner disagree on ranked-choice voting
Secretary of State Kris Warner Announces 103 Municipal Elections Set for 2025
Huntington man sentenced for voting twice in 2020 election
Wayne County voter who voted twice in 2020 gets $250 fine for misdemeanor
Energy & Environment
PJM forecast shows it’s ready for summer demand – but also bracing for record highs
WV Surface Owners Join Forces with Enviros to Challenge CCS Primacy
Pipeline Giant Williams Getting New President/CEO
Trump Eliminates So-Called Social Cost of Carbon Used for Regs
First Responders, Military
Hiring underway for new Wayne County EMS
Health Care
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Chair Dr. Ali Rezai receives prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Amid rising suicide rates, federal cuts to funding effectively dismantled West Virginia’s suicide prevention network
Insurance
U.S. House GOP mandates Medicaid work requirements in giant bill slashing spending
States would be forced to revamp Medicaid funding under House proposal
Health coverage for more than 13M could be in jeopardy if subsidies cut
Interesting News
Woman Files for Divorce After ChatGPT Interprets Coffee Grounds as Sign of Husband’s Infidelity
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Cassie testifies against Diddy in federal sex crimes case
ESPN’s New Streaming Service Will Cost $29.99 a Month
Senior Citizens
The Hidden Impact of Poor Sleep
What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
Sports
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
The Thunder Trust and Delta Hotels by Marriott Launch Rebate Program to Benefit Marshall Student-Athletes
It’s time for Steve Sabins to close the deal as a first-year coach
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia court declines to answer whether opioids distribution can cause public nuisance
Technology & Utilities
Residents turn out for open house on proposed 105-mile power line from Pennsylvania to Virginia
For Americans, affordable, reliable energy should never be in question
Tourism & Nature
View to overlook at historic Harpers Ferry hotel now open to the public |
