| Governor & Legislature
Lawmakers, interest groups await call for possible PEIA special session
State Government
Morrisey administration DOH beginning promised bridge focus
Federal Government
West Virginia Rep. Moore works to restore ARC funding slashed in Trump budget
‘It’s very stressful:’ WV programs wait for federal grant funds; some on the way
Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington doesn’t switch back to Redskins
State & Local News
Some WV counties paying jail debt with opioid funds, citing budget strains
Other States’ News
3 Democrat-Led States Have Rolled Back Medicaid Access For People Lacking Permanent Legal Status
Man whose car struck crowd outside LA club, injuring 30, was shot, attacked by crowd
National & World News
Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights and threatens Delta alliance in trade dispute
Russia insists on achieving Ukraine goals despite Trump’s ultimatum
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Tech Company CEO Resigns After Controversy Over Video Captured At Coldplay Concert
Less selection, higher prices: How tariffs are shaping the holiday shopping season
Children & Families
1.4M of the nation’s poorest renters risk losing their homes with Trump’s proposed HUD time limit
Courts & Crime
West Virginia Supreme Court to decide fate of proposed new Lewis County hospital in fall term
Four names sent to governor for filling state Supreme Court vacancy
McCuskey joins group fighting Md. lawsuits against energy companies
Editorials & Opinions
Statehouse beat: Short attention span of news cycle is a disservice
Health Care
Education
U.S. Department of Education allocates $1.3B for after-school programs amid freeze
Elections & Politics
Three vying for state GOP Chair role New chair will be elected next Saturday
Energy & Environment
GO-WV President Charlie Burd Announces Plans to Retire in 2027
Coal Association: Utility’s Plan Could Hasten Plant Retirements
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Firefighters receive live propane fire training
Health Care
Raleigh General Hospital’s new CEO returns home
Despite drop in smoking, West Virginia’s tobacco use rate remains high
Police are investigating a man’s death after he was pulled into MRI machine
Interesting News
Kiss cam incident at Coldplay concert highlights the technology’s awkward history
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
TikTok failing to shield kids from extreme weight loss content
Senior Citizens
New W.Va. law creates a state Dementia Services Director
Substance Use Disorder
Mother of son who overdosed says new fentanyl legislation is just the beginning of addressing the drug epidemic
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
Summer season at Pipestem Resort State Park in full swing with plenty of adventures |
