| The Governor
West Virginia General Revenue collections miss August estimates by $5M
The Legislature
Gov. Morrisey’s silence on special PEIA session raises concern among lawmakers
State Government
WV Treasurer Larry Pack weighs in on economic impact of tourism on the state
New Governor’s Highway Safety campaign launches against drug-impaired driving in West Virginia
Federal Government
Capito Attends Ribbon Cutting for Batteau Beach at Hinton Landing
State & Local News
51 people with ties to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel arrested in West Virginia, Kentucky & Tennessee
Charleston officials believe there is “positive momentum” for future of Town Center Mall space
Other States’ News
Ohio emerges as early adopter in AI education policies
Trump’s DOJ wants access to Missouri voting equipment used in 2020 election
Bill would give energy companies control of customer thermostats
Alabama bill seeks to prohibit pronoun use, gender identity discussions in classrooms
National & World News
Powerball jackpot reaches an estimated $1.3 billion
Cities respond to Trump’s sanctuary threats as judge extends protection from threatened cuts
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Prime Opportunities: Amazon Center opens in West Virginia
West Virginia’s job numbers are bad, but no one is on the same page on how to fix that
‘Enough devastation:’ Mingo, Logan residents worry about proposed power plants, data centers in WV
Children & Families
New Book Exposes Systemic Failures in U.S. Foster Care System Through Tennessee Case Studies
Arkansas foster care organization partners with software company to help children find homes faster
Foster Parenting: A Journey of Love, Challenges, and Community Support
Courts & Crime
Federal Lawsuit Cites Elk River Spill In Bid To Force EPA Action
Higher Education
Bluefield State University Announces Highest Fall Enrollment in a Decade
Pierpont expands career training with new industrial manufacturing technician program
K-12 Education
Poll: West Virginians are critical of public school performance; split on Hope Scholarship
‘Quietest school in America’ in one of the country’s most remote areas finally gets Wi-Fi
Teachers unions merge to form Education West Virginia
State subject test results show gains in nearly all grade levels in county schools
Overreach Still No Good for West Virginia
Wisdom Academy starts the fall semester on South High Street in Morgantown
Elections & Politics
Here are top GOP contenders to succeed Trump in 2028
Ranking the Democratic contenders for president in 2028
Energy & Environment
Skeptical Investor Changes Mind on Williams’ NY Pipeline Prospects
Utilities Landing Deals to Provide M-U NatGas to Data Centers
Exxon Outlook: Natural Gas Demand to Rise Another 20% by 2050
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Wheeling Police to appear on TV show On Patrol: Live
Health Care
Poll: 71% say yes to supporting school vaccination requirements
Polling continues to show support for school-age vaccines as religious exemptions await legal action
Nearly 55K West Virginians are set to lose Medicaid; Here’s what to expect, and when
Opinions split as leaders speak out on future of Medicaid in West Virginia
West Virginia girl’s heart saves Ohio boy
Trump demands pharmaceutical companies release Covid drug success rates
Interesting News
Why a WV Powerball winner won’t be an instant billionaire
Queen Camilla showed her mettle as a teenager when she beat back a groper with her shoe
Pop Culture & Media
Huntington looking to build off success from Zach Bryan concert
Senior Citizens
Company buying WV hospitals says they’ll continue Meals on Wheels, feeding Marion County seniors
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia Department of Human Services joins nationwide observance of National Recovery Month
Politically-connected program gets opioid funds; experts warn it may not work
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
PSC approves securitization plan for Appalachian Power Securitization
PSC Says Appalachian Power Can Issue Bonds To Cover Expenses
Tourism & Nature
The magic of September in West Virginia, when summer fades and autumn awakens |
