| The Governor
ACLU seeks restraining order against West Virginia governor’s religious vaccine exemptions
Morrisey said buyer of senior-care centers was vetted, but MDG was sued for discrimination
Governor visits county, delivers EDA site prep grant
The Legislature
Wilfong Wellness Center in Fairmont receives money from state senators
State Government
West Virginia Secretary of Health Appoints State Health Officer
West Virginia taps McDaniel for state health officer
Federal Government
Bill backed by West Virginia Sen. Capito would develop guidelines for AI
White House announces EU trade deal
Trump administration pushes to remove noncitizen Medicaid enrollees
State & Local News
Microgrid Construction To Begin And Impacts Of Natural Gas Pipeline
New development aims to help solve Putnam County housing shortage
Other States’ News
Report: WV residents could foot bill for VA data center infrastructure
Analysis: Get ready for another redistricting fight in Ohio
National & World News
Judge denies request to unseal Epstein files
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
West Virginia’s first microgrid is taking shape in Jackson County
39.1% Drop in West Virginia Manufacturing Employment Since 2000, 5th Largest in the U.S.
Manufacturers show resilience amid economic uncertainty, but challenges persist, according
Acknowledging Opposition, West Virginia OKs Data Center
KCI Aviation’s will return to Bridgeport next summer in new facility, total $16M investment planned
Children & Families
New Senate Group in Georgia Looks at Youth Leaving Foster Care
Courts & Crime
Lawsuit seeks to halt West Virginia National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C.
ACLU-WV Lawsuit Aims To Block National Guard Deployment To D.C.
Higher Education
Bluefield State University Inaugurates New President
West Virginia Campus Self-defense Act sees low first-year student participation
K-12 Education
Students go back to school in West Virginia, but same education debates rage
Elections & Politics
Upshur County senator launches re-election campaign
West Virginia elected official pushes back on President Trump’s vow to change electoral process
Democrats alarmed over new data showing voters fleeing to GOP
Energy & Environment
Plug Power soars as Senate bill includes surprise extension of clean hydrogen tax credits
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Lincoln County Sheriff Brian Graley dies at age 59
W.Va. law enforcement officers earn heroism award for apprehending high-profile fugitive
Health Care
Proposed PEIA changes could end eligibility for spouses with insurance, bump up cost share for new workers
CVS Health’s Caremark, other PBMs face $1.7M in fines in West Virginia
InventHelp Inventor Develops New Physical Therapy Device
Roane General Hospital Joins West Virginia Tri-Share Initiative to Make Child Care more affordable
Government officials join WVSOM in celebrating research expansion
Interesting News
NOAA releases fall weather predictions for every state
When do you have to retake a driver’s test in West Virginia?
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
Assisted Living Locators Celebrates National Senior Citizens Day by Putting Families First
Substance Use Disorder
Putnam County uses opioid funds for phone unlocking tech in investigations
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
West Virginia gets a step closer to federally funded broadband expansion
West Virginia federal broadband grant proposal will only use half of $1.2 billion award
Tourism & Nature
New Trail Brewing Co. announced partnership with West Virginia State Parks Foundation |