| Governor & Legislature
Governor announces his state Supreme Court pick is Fayette Circuit Judge Thomas Ewing
WV Sen. Rose ‘Thrilled’ With Passage Of AI Data Center Energy Bill
After Justice’s COVID cash-fueled tax cuts and business deals, Morrisey takes a targeted approach to growing jobs.
State Government
Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Transportation Secretary Stephen Todd Rumbaugh meet with USDOT’s Shaz Umer to celebrate technology grant
W.Va. Attorney General joins coalition urging U.S. DOJ to address illegal offshore gambling
Federal Government
Joe Manchin Announces Heartbreaking Personal News
Feds sign off on WV’s plan to stop food stamps from paying for soda
Capito Reintroduces Bipartisan College Transparency Act with Colleagues
West Virginia Sen. Justice calls on White House to release community lending funds
US Senators Propose Bill to Mandate the Right to Human Customer Service
Senate Republicans put holds on nominees over renewables
Senate Appropriations Committee funds AmeriCorps programs for next fiscal year
State & Local News
Wi-Fi being allowed near Green Bank Observatory for first time ever
Other States’ News
Va. delegate proposes child opportunity accounts with data center tax money, other revenue
PA Liquor Control Board opens lottery for rare whiskeys
Why are farmers so concerned about Maryland’s new solar law?
AG warns KY Supreme Court of dramatic fallout if it rejects 2022 law
Consumer agency, manufacturers want audit of $237M in subsidies to Ohio coal plants
National & World News
Trump says he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely pushing up cost of electronics
Business/Financial/Economic Development
Morgantown-based ExesaLibero Pharma partners with new space entity
SBA Announces New Regional Innovation Cluster Funding to Support Domestic Manufacturing
Trump will highlight Apple’s plans to invest $100 billion more in US, raising total to $600
Children & Families
New WV law repeals mandate that newborns receive eye ointment to prevent blindness
W.Va. Child Support Resources Now Consolidated Into Single Website
WV teens drink more soda than any other state: survey
Courts & Crime
Fed judge denies motion to dismiss in case involving West Virginia State Bar’s Black-only seat on its board
Editorials & Opinions
OP-ED: Celebrating Those Who Help Keep Our Elections Safe, Secure, and Fair on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
K-12 Education
West Virginia sees largest drops in student enrollment in the nation
Cabell County Schools to consider student cellphone policy
Medicaid cuts in Trump’s tax and spending law could burden school budgets
Higher Education
WVU chooses new vice president of enrollment management
Ahead Of Fall Semester, State’s Universities Look At Enrollment
Elections & Politics
The Voting Rights Act marks its 60th anniversary as its core provisions are being eroded
Things to know about the Voting Rights Act and the cases that could unravel it
Energy & Environment
Williams CEO touts ‘need for speed’ in race to power demand
Williams Expects NY Water Permit for NESE Pipeline This Fall
EPA Administrator Pushes for Constitution Pipeline in New England
Beaver County group calls on DEP for more timely reports on Shell ethane cracker air pollution
West Virginia risks losing $106M in solar energy funding as EPA mulls cuts
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Students attend West Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Leadership Camp
Health Care
Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.’s defunding of mRNA vaccine research
Medicaid work rules may cost thousands their coverage
Goodlander urges federal Medicare officials to abandon prior authorization expansion
Interesting News
Heinz, Smoothie King launch ketchup-flavored smoothie blending fruit with real tomato ketchup
McDonald’s Launches New Adult Happy Meal Featuring Nostalgic Characters
Coors Light and Duradry Launch Cold-Activated Deodorant for Summer Heat
Pop Culture & Media
NFL and ESPN reach nonbinding agreement for sale of NFL Network and other media assets
Actress from ‘The Walking Dead’ dies at 33
Senior Citizens
Unlikely Duo Redefines Living a Life of Purpose and Meaning for Senior Citizens Through Intergenerational Collaboartion
Substance Use Disorder
Putnam County veterinarian ordered to pay nearly $1 million in civil penalties
Goodwin new opioid settlement grant, appoints members to Opioid Community Council
West Virginia First Foundation looks ahead to next grant cycle starting next month
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
FCC Moves Forward With Broadband Deployment Inquiry
Trump Admin Warns States Against BEAD Broadband Price Mandates
Mountaineer Gas seeks double-digit-percentage rate hike, says system upgrades needed
Tourism & Nature
Ranking: Best waterfront views in West Virginia
8 Best Towns In West Virginia For A Two-Day Recharge |
