| The Governor
Morrisey sets goal to ‘supercharge’ West Virginia power production by 2050
The Legislature
Former West Virginia State Senator and Agriculture Commissioner Walt Helmick passes away
State Government
West Virginia Revenue Secretary Nelson warns of budget ‘balancing act’ for FY27
Federal Government
“We are far superior in military strength and intelligence”: West Virginia senator reacts to China’s parade
U.S. Senator Jim Justice confident Congress will pass a budget, avoid government shutdown
Groundhog Day: Capito, Justice deal with potential shutdown
State & Local News
Second annual 988 Day brings attention to suicide and crisis lifeline
Other States’ News
Every state in the nation has some form of a budget in place — except Pennsylvania and Michigan
Ohio lawmaker proposes three bills to rein in property taxes, working group debates deferrals
National & World News
Trump expresses frustration with Russia, Putin after heavy attack on Ukraine
Nearly 500 workers detained in immigration raid at Hyundai Plant in Georgia
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
Ascend West Virginia, First Ascent programs launch Kanawha County cohort
Ascend W.Va. Selects Capitol City As Its Next Site
Premier Remote Worker Program in the U.S. Opens Applications for the State’s Capital City
Children & Families
West Virginia Lawmakers Hear Update on Foster Care System
WV launches Republicans’ ‘gamechanger’ foster care communication tool, $5M price tag
W.Va. human services secretary addresses foster care cases, CPS staffing and drug overdoses
Courts & Crime
Former Justice Hutchison is named to temporarily return to Supreme Court after Armstead’s death
Higher Education
Quirky British Videos About Marshall Expose School To New Audience
K-12 Education
West Virginia Board of Education cancels September meeting
State of West Virginia is overseeing school districts in 8 counties that serve nearly 25k students
Resource Advisory Committee Announces $400,000 in Local Projects Through Secure Rural Schools program
WV receives 2500 donated ‘In God We Trust’ signs for public schools to satisfy new state law
Hope Scholarship budget drops by $70 million in new estimate
Elections & Politics
West Virginia ahead of the game on election security initiatives expressed by the White House
Energy & Environment
Williams’ New CEO Tells Barclays Audience that Gas Drives Growth
Satellite images expose America’s largest mine — 4,000 trillion liters sit beneath this ordinary spot
West Virginia Leads Multi-State Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Keep Critical Pipeline
First Responders, Military/Veterans
False swatting calls disrupt schools and universities, law enforcement warns
Health Care
West Virginia hospitals deliver $1.12B in community benefits, report shows
Interesting News
The Great Leaf Debate: To Rake or Not to Rake in West Virginia
Pop Culture & Media
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith supporting Clay County music program
Valley Park holds Hurricon, a first of its kind convention
A Rural Radio Station’s Fight To Stay On Air, Inside Appalachia
Senior Citizens
Q&A: CEO of new nursing home operator says care for high-need West Virginians will continue
Substance Use Disorder
W.Va. counties rejecting harm reduction in opioid funds spending despite research
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
AI Shakes up the Call Center Industry, But Some Tasks Are Still Better Left to Humans
Tourism & Nature
Goldenseal is worth saving — and here’s how to bring it back to life |
