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From the Well

 
 

 

  “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.  
 

 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

  Governor & Legislature

House of Delegates member reacts to West Virginia leading the way on food dye ban

Morrisey says ‘speed the build’ will be key to economic growth

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Next Step in Grow West Virginia Plan, Awards Wood County with Funding for Economic Development

Governor Patrick Morrisey Releases Statement on 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision in Pro-Life Case

 

State Government 

Amid changes in West Virginia business recruitment, top economic development official is departing

Wood County to receive nearly $200K to support site prep, utility projects

 

Federal Government 

Chairman Capito Announces Funding for Statewide Truck Parking Project

Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania

Trump and US Sen. Dave McCormick Team Up To Promote Energy Investments In Pennsylvania

 Attorney General Bondi brushes aside questions about her handling of Epstein files

 

State & Local News 

Crisis intervention training underway in Morgantown

 

Other States’ News 

Trump coming to Pittsburgh

 

National & World News 

Russia calls Trump’s demand for Ukraine ceasefire in 50 days unacceptable

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Tariff-driven inflation begins to emerge

 

Children & Families 

 New WV Family Treatment Court launches in Cabell to help parents safely reunify with their children

 

Courts & Crime  

Appeals court upholds West Virginia’s law relating to medication abortion drug

Federal Court Upholds State’s Abortion Ban Law 

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Health Care: Insurance imbalance is costing us dearly

Celebrating the legacy of E. Gordon Gee

 

Education 

First test of bill requiring legislative approval of West Virginia education rules underway

Local officials ready to work alongside new WVU president

WVU institute teams up with school system to make football safer

 

Elections & Politics

W.Va. GOP Chair Resigns To Focus On Commerce Dept.

 

Energy & Environment  

Data Centers are “The Next Big Thing” for M-U Natural Gas

Biden Rule Sought To Clean Up Old Coal Ash Sites. Will It Survive?

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

New Wayne EMS system already making an impact 

 

Health Care 

 WV can restrict abortion pill access, appeals court says

Medicaid cuts raise worries for rural WV hospitals

 

Interesting News  

The Homewrecker Returns To Hillbilly Hotdogs

 

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

TV comedy star ‘Dagmar’ was from West Virginia

Arrest made in shooting of “American Idol” executive and her husband, police say 

 

Senior Citizens

New W.Va. law creates a state Dementia Services Director 

 

Substance Use Disorder

West Virginia First Foundation releases report detailing local opioid settlement spending

 

Technology & Utilities  

New memo could have implications for West Virginia broadband pole disputes

Power prices are expected to soar under the new tax cut and spending law

 

Tourism & Nature 

3 West Virginia lakes ranked ‘Most Coveted’ destinations

 

 

     

 

 

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