| The Governor
Did Morrisey know about hospitals’ buyer’s lawsuit?
The Legislature
Former state auditor employee, foundation president may have tested West Virginia’s lobbying rules
Senator Patricia Rucker Supports State’s Charter Schools Decision to Accept Vaccination Exemptions
News Anders: MARL opposition clear at FirstEnergy open house
State Government
West Virginia State Auditor touts re-negotiated contract with OpenGov
Protestors push back on ICE role in West Virginia jails
WV Department of Environment Protection hears from residents over air quality permits
DEP approves air quality permit for proposed Tucker County power plant
Private company that’s buying 4 state hospitals plans no patient or employee moves
Federal Government
Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Invests in West Virginia’s Agriculture Industry
Manchin previews new memoir
State & Local News
CHANGE to receive funds to fight child abuse and sexual assault
Study says WV is least fun state but didn’t factor in certain types of fun state is known for
‘If you see it, squash it’: Ag & Forestry officials call for spotted lanternfly prevention and documentation
Other States’ News
Virginia health board moves to ban trans athletes from women’s sports
Maryland tax on digital ads violated Big Tech’s free speech, judges say
National & World News
Moscow waffles on Putin-Zelenskyy summit as Trump escalates pressure
Trump’s GOP allies warn against Ukraine entanglement
Hurricane Erin to churn up dangerous swells, winds
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
July jobs report shows concerning decline in West Virginia
West Virginia lost 4400 jobs last year, and these industries were hit the hardest
Business community raises alarm over decreasing labor force participation in West Virginia
Nearly 1 in 3 companies. plan to hike prices within 6 months
Home Values Are Rising Faster in States With Legal Recreational Cannabis
South Fork Coal Idles Mines, Will Be Liquidated Instead Of Sold
Children & Families
The healing power of camp: Trauma-informed adventures for kids in foster care
Courts & Crime
ACLU-West Virginia refiles lawsuit over Morrisey’s vaccine executive order
State Attorney General Sues Express Scripts Over Opioid Epidemic
Huntington man and former law firm office manager pleads guilty to bank fraud
Higher Education
President Emeritus E. Gordon Gee returns to Ohio State for a one-year engagement
Gordon Gee To Rejoin The Ohio State University For One Year
Bluefield State ready for new president’s inauguration
K-12 Education
Attorneys for state school board ask for a swift review of vaccine exemptions case
Is your high school one of the top schools in West Virginia? Find out the 30 highest-rated
West Virginia school discipline bill officially in effect. What changes?
Elections & Politics
West Virginia’s Miller announces reelection bid for House of Representatives
Massage therapist alleges Democratic US Senate Candidate groped leg and thigh
Secretary of State Kris Warner completes 55-county tour
State Officials Already Working On Next Year’s Midterm Elections
County clerks weigh in on potential change to use of polling machines
Map Shows States Where Mail-in Voting Is Most—and Least—Popular
Virginia governor’s race narrows in new poll
Energy & Environment
Va. Court Rules on What Defines Distribution vs Transmission Pipe
UMWA calls continued delay of silica dust rule a ‘death sentence’ for coal miners in WV and beyond
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Valley Fire & Rescue training new Drone Task Force
Health Care
Trade-offs abound as big pharma makes direct-to-consumer transition
West Virginians may have been exposed to measles within past week, public health officials say
Interesting News
Truck full of ribeye steaks burns on Missouri highway
Pop Culture & Media
Labubu Mania: From Blind-Box Toys to Global Phenomenon
Film star Gloria Swanson was in West Virginia 100 years ago this week
Senior Citizens
Prime Time offering seniors so much to do
Withstanding the test of time: A.F. Wendling’s Foodservice honored with prestigious Centurion Award
Substance Use Disorder
Resources available for those in need after spike in overdose cases in Mercer County
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
West Virginia releases BEAD final proposal for public comment
SpaceX Excoriates Virginia’s BEAD Final Proposal
AT&T Customers Could Receive Up to $7,500 From $177 Million Data Breach Settlement
Free AI testing platform rolled out to federal employees
Tourism & Nature
Improved access opens legendary “Devil Anse” Hatfield cemetery to more visitors
Ski Season preparation is already underway |
