| Governor & Legislature
State leaders in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and elsewhere brace for ‘heavy lift’ from Medicaid, food stamp changes
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey stresses advantages of state care facilities sale amid local skepticism
Some lawmakers say they were kept mostly in the dark on the sale of 4 state hospitals
Morrisey Administration signs memorandum of agreement for ICE training of state agencies
At Water Project Announcement, Morrisey Discusses Earlier Announcements
Senator Patricia Rucker Supports State’s Charter Schools Decision to Accept Vaccination Exemptions
State lawmakers react to Milton city worker death investigation
State Government
State treasurer recognizes community health centers during National Health Center Week
West Virginia attorney general joins coalition to oppose Instagram location feature
WV Attorney General calls on Instagram to strengthen privacy protections
Attorney General McCuskey secures relief for veteran who was denied full G.I. Bill benefits
Federal Government
Capito, Hickenlooper Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost AI Standards, Create Guidelines
Former U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announces tour for new book
State & Local News
Local star of viral TikTok returns to host show
Other States’ News
Speed cameras to be rolled out for Kentucky work zones
National & World News
FBI warns students that hoax threats carry serious consequences
Mars: M&M’s without synthetic dyes coming in 2026
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Yeager Airport sees busiest month in a decade
NJ Governor signs $500M tax credit bill in bid to boost manufacturing
U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher
Children & Families
West Virginia Department of Human Services recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month
Expert warns foster care crisis is putting young children in grave danger
Foster care placement costs are ballooning across Ohio. Here’s why
Courts & Crime
Judge orders Chemours to immediately stop PFAS discharges
Editorials & Opinions
Cut The Nonsense With Federal Funds
Gazette-Mail editorial: Keeping WV mired in the Dark Ages
K-12 Education
WV bill restricting phones in schools takes effect
West Virginia Board of Education receives reports from counties in crisis, including Roane and Upshur Counties
Leading the way in teacher training, WVU addresses critical need for educators
Superintendent compares possible costs of closing Harman, Pickens
Survey finds gaps in use of top-tier teaching tools across Virginia
Confused about vaccine exemptions in West Virginia schools? Here’s what you need to know
State reports encouraging test scores
W.Va. officials say higher test scores a result of more aides, a return to the basics
Higher Education
WVU going NASCAR racing to celebrate partnership with West Virginia-owned company
Motorists have new rules, procedures for WVU campus parking in Morgantown
Elections & Politics
Dr. Michael Antolini enters State Senate race for District 9
A fully registered West Virginian: Secretary of State Kris Warner assists new WVU President Michael Benson to become a registered voter in WV
Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes bill that would have made unpaid court fees a barrier to voting
Energy & Environment
WV sustainable energy firms find cause for optimism despite many Trump restrictions
NC DEQ holds public hearing on MVP Southgate natural gas project that impacts Virginia
Top Destinations for U.S. LNG Exports in 2025; Key Trends to Track
First Responders, Military/Veterans
West Virginia National Guard, state police begin enforcing US immigration laws
Health Care
Ensuring American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience by Filling the Strategic Active Ingredients reserve
Trump signs order to ensure ‘resilient’ supply chain for essential medicines in US
Combating Pharmaceutical Patent Thickets In The Trump Administration
Interesting News
You’ve been stopped at a DUI checkpoint, now what?
Watch: Lightning strikes near officers in Liberty
Pop Culture & Media
West Virginia Music Hall of Fame receives grant
Senior Citizens
Majestic Care enters WV as state sells off LTC facilities
Social Security at 90: What’s the program’s status?
National Senior Citizens Day is coming with a chance to recognize lifelong contributions
Substance Use Disorder
W.Va. rescue squads receive $200K from opioid settlement funds for new ambulances
Charleston Opioid Community Council hosts first meeting for funds distribution
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
Morgantown Council opposes MARL
SpaceX Protests Virginia’s $613M Broadband Plan, Pushes $60M Starlink Fix
Tourism & Nature
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