| The Governor
Morrisey blames Trump administration for excluding 40000 homes from broadband plan
The Legislature
Flags ordered to half staff in honor of former State Senator Walt Helmick
Morrisey, Azinger celebrate private purchase of “In God We Trust” signs for public schools, colleges
Anti-transmission line activists look for support from state lawmakers
State Government
West Virginia revenue officials begin work on fiscal year 2027 budget
W.Va. DOH accepts bids for overlay project along Charleston’s Fort Hill Bridge
West Virginia corrections hiring improves, but hundreds of positions remain vacant
‘A lot of challenges:’ WV PATH system still not meeting expectations
Federal Government
Capito Highlights Law Enforcement Support in One Big Beautiful Bill
‘Release the information’: Senator Justice speaks on Epstein files, vaccine exemptions
Trump Administration Appoints Keith Richmond to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency
Riley Moore Says He Voted to Release the Epstein Files
State & Local News
Critics say ‘In God We Trust’ signs in schools overlook broader educational challenges
Other States’ News
Proposed Chesterfield gas plant draws community objections, industry support
Coalition urging lawmakers to direct $718M in funding to Kentucky public schools
National & World News
Israel strikes Hamas leadership in Qatar, which had been mediating a ceasefire in Gaza
Trump calls Epstein birthday letter a ‘dead issue’
Business/Manufacturing/Economic Development
White House pushes for patience as manufacturing sheds jobs
Survey Show Appalachian Manufacturers are Ready to Capitalize on Energy Supply Chain
Ascend West Virginia website already seeing new traffic after adding Charleston to program
Children & Families
Lawmakers Hear Promising Numbers On Childhood Literacy Efforts
Family Refuge Center Awarded Grant from The Starbucks Foundation
Courts & Crime
Judge to interpret insurance policy in State Police spying lawsuit
Raleigh judge to continue with vaccine lawsuit proceedings, despite both sides asking him for pause
Supreme Court agrees to quickly decide whether Trump’s tariffs are legal
Higher Education
Research Office welcomes Satterfield as interim associate vice president
Longtime UC First Lady Janet Welch dead at 88
K-12 Education
WV school voucher program needs $244.5M next year — $144M increase from current funding
US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline
Elections & Politics
West Virginia to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 16
Consider serving as a poll worker
Energy & Environment
MPLX LP announces acquisition of Northwind Midstream
Diversified Buys Canvas Energy, Adds 250K Acres, 570 Wells in Okla.
Coal company in liquidation limbo has amassed six-figure delinquent DEP fine debt
EQT Signs 20-Year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement with Commonwealth LNG
First Responders, Military/Veterans
Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Law Enforcement
W.Va. National Guard members help locate missing autistic man in D.C.
Health Care
Potential moves could save $55 million a year in PEIA costs, national consultant tells lawmakers
988 Day Calls Attention To Suicide, Crisis Lifeline
“Compassionate Help. Anytime. Anywhere.”: Celebrating 988 day, and the heart of the lifeline
National 988 day focuses on compassion and mental health awareness
Participants needed for baby telehealth study
COVID-19 vaccine access sees changes in West Virginia as CDC committee prepares new guidelines
RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ report gives road map to improving kids’ health but stops short of action
Interesting News
The Great Leaf Debate: To Rake or Not to Rake in West Virginia
Pop Culture & Media
Manchin comes to Morgantown to promote new book: ‘Dead Center’
Senior Citizens
CEO of new nursing home operator: Care for high-need West Virginians will continue
Substance Use Disorder
West Virginia awards $1.36 million to expand substance use recovery and diversion programs
Federal COSSUP grant money totaling $1.3M going toward eight projects in West Virginia
Technology, Utilities & The PSC
AI Shakes up the Call Center Industry, But Some Tasks Are Still Better Left to Humans
Tourism & Nature
8 Idyllic Small Towns In West Virginia To Visit In 2025 |
