| Governor & Legislature
West Virginia delegate issues letter to Berkeley County BOE demanding compliance with vaccine exemption order
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey to set up task force on use of rural health funds in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Gov. Morrisey announces Exit I-79 exit overhaul in Morgantown, West Virginia
State Government
Well known Capitol figure John Law dies at 68
Warner: National foundation recognizes West Virginia for election integrity efforts
2 former West Virginia correctional officers sentenced to decades behind bars for civil rights crimes in inmate death case
Federal Government
Senator Capito Helps Celebrate Opening of Fayetteville Town Park Bike Skills Area
Trump sends out tariff letters to 7 more countries but he avoids major US trade partners
WV reps behind megabill expected to favor wealthy listed many millions in assets
DOE Report Predicts Blackouts Due to Previous Big Green Policies
NASA responds to questions about budget cut for Fairmont IV&V facility
Secret Service suspended 6 personnel after Trump assassination attempt
State & Local News
New “Move Over” law takes effect this week
WV motorcyclists can now stand on their vehicles as new GOP-backed law takes effect
Other States’ News
Lawmakers want slavery exception out of OH constitution
W.Va. Judge Grants Injunction Blocking State Funds Going To Steubenville-Based Catholic Trade School
National & World News
Court blocks ‘click-to-cancel’ rule, intended to make canceling subscriptioins easier
Ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea, 6 of 25 aboard rescued
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Want to buy an EV or get rooftop solar? What Trump’s megabill means for you
Gas prices drop for second week, diesel also down
Trump floats a 50% tariff on copper, risking price increases for wide range of goods
Children & Families
West Virginia sees modest gains in child well-being, but challenges remain in education and health
Back-to-School Clothing Subsidy Program Open For Applications
Courts & Crime
Circuit judge rules out-of-state grant was unconstitutional
Federal appeals court dismisses West Virginia corrections class action lawsuit
2 Miners With Black Lung Sue Alpha Metallurgical Resources
Kanawha judge sides with ACLU, Humanists in case against WV Water Development Authority
Editorials & Opinions
The Pulpit Is No Place for Partisan Politics
Seat Belts: Buckle up for safety
Gazette-Mail editorial: Measles outbreak shows WV vax laws are solid
Education
Hardesty back as West Virginia Board of Education president
State Board Of Education Declares Seventh County State Of Emergency Of The Year
State BOE declares state of emergency in Roane County Schools based on significant budget deficit
Judge nixes $5.5M grant to Ohio-based Catholic school
Pack: Nearly 15,000 to receive funding for Hope Scholarship for upcoming school year
Elections & Politics
Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoods
Energy & Environment
Marcellus/Utica May Finally Be on the Verge of Production Increase
Trump’s bill gives tax breaks to metallurgical coal, rolls back credits for wind and solar
WVU, Pitt, CMU lead regional consortium selected as semifinalist for energy initiative
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Wayne County’s new EMS shows positive results
Health Care
Big, Beautiful Bill expected to have $6B impact on West Virginia hospitals
WV Rural Health Association executive director says there’s a lot to think about before the Big Beautiful bill goes into effect
Why self-care matters: The health benefits of slowing down
West Virginians urged to donate blood this summer
Interesting News
Chef Paul opens new Italian restaurant in Charleston
Century-old Hollywood movie boat found in WV
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Metal Fest expands with bigger lineup, two stages
Giant Mothman Build-A-Bear now for sale online
Senior Citizens
New W.Va. law creates a state Dementia Services Director
Substance Use Disorder
Gov. Morrisey announcing the state’s ongoing opioid crisis continues to see progress through overdose death reductions
W.Va. Leads Nation In Monthly Drop In Overdose Deaths
Politically Connected Program Gets Opioid Funds While Experts Warn It May Not Work
New executive director of Lily’s Place brings nonprofit into preventative care amid opioid crisis
Technology & Utilities
W.Va. Seeks Applications For Federal Funding To Broadband Projects
West Virginia to kick off ‘Benefit of the Bargain’ BEAD round for broadband expansion Thursday
West Virginia regulators try to speed up broadband expansion over objections from utility companies
Appalachian Power warns customers of scam attempts during extreme weather
Tourism & Nature
New bike skills area enhances outdoor recreation in Fayette County
Charleston Mayor says it was another successful year of annual Sternwheel Regatta |
