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News Headlines

 

 

  The Governor 

 Morrisey Wants Increased Capacity 

Governor Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia Army National Guard Preserves the 150th Cavalry

 

The Legislature

Gov. Morrisey’s silence on special PEIA session raises concern among lawmakers

 

State Government 

West Virginia National Guard unit to be transformed, preserving military jobs

 In McDaniel, Morrisey found a health officer for WV who agrees with him on school vaccine exemptions 

State Treasurer Larry Pack tours Lewis County

West Virginia Public Broadcasting navigates post-rescission funding issues

 

Federal Government 

 Chairman Capito Leads First EPW Oversight Hearing of NRC Since 2023, Urges Further Improvement, Efficiency from the Commission

 Capito, Peters Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend Anti-Terrorism Protections

West Virginia Rep. Moore supports resolution on Epstein

Manchin shares behind-the-scenes look at career in new book

Over 1,000 HHS staffers call on Trump to fire RFK Jr. 

 

State & Local News 

West Virginia polling continues to show support for school-age vaccinations

 

Other States’ News 

Florida plans to end all childhood vaccine mandates, first state to do so

Florida Surgeon General Vows to End Vaccine Mandates

 

National & World News 

 Trump addresses health rumors after days without public events 

 

Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development 

 Poll respondents question effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusion policies  CBS 

News poll finds Americans describe “uncertain” economy

 

Children & Families 

 Students urged to explore careers in child welfare as demand for social workers grows

 

Courts & Crime  

Resident plans to sue state over sale of health centers

 

Higher Education

 Quirky British Videos About Marshall Expose School To New Audience 

 

K-12 Education 

 WV teachers unions officially merge, focus on PEIA with no action from Morrisey and lawmakers 

 Education West Virginia ready to better help educators in the Mountain State 

 Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Students

 

Elections & Politics

 A third of West Virginians polled say Trump is top president of their lifetime 

Trump plans executive order for voter ID

 Your Voice. Your Vote. September is National Voter Registration Month 

 Trump’s DOJ seeks election equipment in red state ahead of 2026 election

 

Energy & Environment  

 Honoring the Legacy of Pat Graney: A Visionary Leader and Devoted Community Champion 

West Virginia Capito backs nominee to lead Council on Environmental Quality

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

Wheeling Police to appear on TV show On Patrol: Live

 

Health Care 

 WVU Hospitals honored for commitment to well-being of physicians 

Mobile Cancer Units Heading To Rural WVa. Counties

Cardinal Institute Urges Market-Based Reforms for PEIA

 

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

In a brawl over right-wing TV, Newsmax sues Fox News

SNL announces 5 new cast members, including one from ‘Please Don’t Destroy’

Woman pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry fatal dose

 

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 

 Ensuring the future of Goldenseal magazine 

New tram to be opened at Pipestem Resort State Park Thursday 

 

 

     

 

 

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