State Government
Morrisey says his budget would fully fund essential services. But there’s plenty of need going unfunded.
Federal Government
Capito Introduces American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street Act
WV Delegation Sends Letter to Trump in Support of Disaster Declaration Request
Miller tours first responder training facility in Ripley
Local News
McDowell County commissioner confirms 3 dead in weekend flood
Morrisey: Federal aid ‘required’ for WV flood recovery, stays mum on Trump plan to dismantle FEMA
National News
Trump’s border czar says ICE arrests way up, illegal border crossings way down
Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases
Business/Financial/Economic Development
West Virginia Bill Proposes $1 Surcharge on Ride-Share and Delivery Services
Titanium manufacturing plant hosts progress tour, Congresswoman Miller among guests
Children & Families
Team for Children and Families Unveils 2025 Priorities and “Kids Vote Alerts” to Amplify Family Voices and Hold Legislators Accountable
Senate Moves To Increase Work, Education Requirements For SNAP Recipients
House subcommittee works on bills dealing with religious, political roadblocks to fostering children
Courts & Crime
“Respect That”: Family Refuge Center Raises Awareness of Teen Dating Violence
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson, a Boone County native, resigns effective immediately
Uber Targets Personal Injury Lawyers in Multimillion Dollar Ad Campaign
Editorials & Opinions
Shelley Moore Capito: Poised to move WV forward (Opinion)
Morrisey’s State of the State didn’t touch on some of West Virginia’s biggest problems
Immunization: Weakening of standards should be rejected
Op-ed: Lawsuit abuse is draining BRIM and burdening West Virginia taxpayers
Don’t Go Backward
Reject vaccine measure
Education
West Virginia Legislature Considers Bill to Reinstate Corporal Punishment in Public Schools
Education Committee’s First Bills Focus On Staffing Shortages
Former AFT-WV leader: Education in state and nation ‘concerning’ right now
Elections
Amendment barring non-citizens from voting moves to next step in West Virginia House committee
Energy & Environment
Senate committee moves bill to raise property tax on windmills
West Virginia becomes 4th state granted permission to manage Class VI wells for carbon storage
House Adopts HCR49; It moves to the Senate
House Passes Resolution Against Reclassifying Potomac River Section For Climate Concerns
First Responders, Military & Veterans
One firefighter dies in line of duty and another injured
Local first responder returns after volunteering in McDowell County
Health Care
WV bill would remove abortion exemptions for rape amd incest
West Virginia Flu Cases Surge, Nearing “Very High” Activity Level
Flu outbreaks doubled in West Virginia last week
Princeton Community Hospital Earns “Always Ready for Kids” Recognition for Pediatric Emergency Preparedness
Insurance
Insurers Have Now Paid Out Nearly $7B for LA Wildfires
Interesting News
Rare ‘light pillars’ spotted in Lewis County
How you can get traditional Colombian coffee in WV
Probability of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade increases, NASA says
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Garner on list of best TV performances of 21st century
WV makes appearance in ‘Captain America: Brave New World
A$AP Rocky found not guilty: ‘Thank y’all for saving my life’
Senior Citizens
Understanding Senior tax credits
Sports
Bracketology: The bubble keeps growing for the Mountaineer men
Substance Use Disorder
McCuskey joins coalition urging U.S. Senate to pass HALT Fentanyl Act
New West Virginia attorney general staffer will address barriers to substance abuse recovery
Opioid treatment could be illegal in WV
Technology & Utilities
Broadband task force weakens plan to speed up $1 billion internet expansion
Experts say beware of cryptocurrency fraud on dating apps
Tourism & Nature
Tucker County Ski Resorts Wrap Up Winter Season with Signature Events |
