| Governor & Legislature
West Virginia special session focused on PEIA likely in September, Gov. Morrisey says
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey warns of looming FY27 budget challenges despite surplus
West Virginia Governor announces proposed premium reduction for workers’ compensation program
State Government
Treasurer Larry Pack Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order on Political Debanking
Attorney General McCuskey leads brief supporting Second Amendment freedoms
Federal Government
Capito Visits Milton as State, City Sign Lower Mud River Flood Control Project
West Virginia’s Sen. Capito: Supreme Court may decide fate of EPA greenhouse gas rule
Trump ‘looking at’ reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug
DOGE Cuts Costing W.Va. Money
State & Local News
More West Virginians Are Now Registered Republicans Than Ever Before
New survey reveals West Virginia voters’ surprising attitudes toward coal
Agreement clears the next hurdle in Milton flood mitigation project
Other States’ News
Tendeg Completes Construction of Antenna Manufacturing Facility for Proliferated Constellations
Dominion’s plan for Virginia gas plant draws pushback over health and pollution fears
Property tax working group opposes 40% cap for Ohio schools, but is looking at another idea
Ohio lawmakers could focus on increasing incomes instead of minor, ineffective property tax changes
National & World News
Police say 3 people were fatally shot at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect has been detained
Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Governor Morrisey announces 13.5% workers’ comp rate cut, saving WV employers $20 million
Children & Families
Strained relationships may make foster parents quit
Adoption Tax Credit: IRS Needs a Comprehensive Educational Outreach Plan
Courts & Crime
Mexican National Living Illegally in the United States Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime
Supreme Court Secures Grant to Sustain Family Treatment Courts Through Sept. 30
Editorials & Opinions
A slow news week in the state capital
Keep Voting Rolls Correct
West Virginia faces crucial policy decisions | State Journal Opinion
Morrisey Should Comply With USDA
K-12 Education
West Virginia now has an NIL policy for high school athletes
More than two years after state takeover, Upshur board member presses for return to local control
Kanawha County BOE passes cell phone policy
Higher Education
West Virginia colleges expand student recruitment efforts
West Virginia, Ohio State Headline Cleveland Hoops Showdown at Rocket Arena
Fairmont State’s Middle College expands to reach more students experiencing academic instability
Elections & Politics
WV preparing to be without its traditional poll machines for 2026 Primary Election because of Trump executive order
West Virginia GOP tops 500,000 registered voters for first time
Kentucky Senate candidates pitch themselves to GOP leaders in battle for McConnell seat
Energy & Environment
US refiners are bullish on margins as heavy oil output rebounds
Protesters marched in NYC against Williams pipeline proposal
Shapiro DEP Looks to Soak Shale Drillers More with Annual Ops “Fee”
Coterra Lifts 2025 Natural Gas Production Outlook, Inks Permian Power Deal
West Virginia Coal Association president expects state to receive ‘a healthy portion’ of $10.5M in MSHA training grant funds
Rescue Competition Puts Coal Miners On Another Kind Of Turf
Public comment period extended for WV water quality report
First Responders, Military/Veterans
West Virginia Public Service Training Expands Offerings for Emergency Personnel Professionals
The West Virginia Sheriff’s Association celebrates their 120th anniversary
Health Care
Hoops Family Children’s Hospital and Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation launch ambassador program
U.S. News & World Report names CHH and SMMC among 2025-2026 Best Hospitals
Strengthening federal healthcare through smarter pharmaceutical procurement
Surge in Lyme disease cases in West Virginia prompts health warnings
Interesting News
West Virginia’s moonshine: A legacy of rebellion, craft and culture
Perseid Meteor Shower peaks early next week
NASA plans to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. Here’s what that means
Will US end daylight saving time this year?
Pop Culture & Media
The Appalachian Comics Project, Inside Appalachia
Senior Citizens
West Virginia Names First Dementia Services Director Following New State Legislation
Substance Use Disorder
Bunn says Family Treatment Courts are saving state money
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
West Virginia Public Service Commission backs EPA plans to roll back regulations
Residents in Jefferson County rise in opposition of the MARL transmission line proposal
Mountaineer Gas explains what’s behind rate hike requests
Tourism & Nature
Trapping and relocating wildlife might do more harm than good |
