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Good morning! 

It’s day 20 of the WV Legislative Session.

Here’s your daily news briefing…

 

 

 

 

From the Well

 
 

 

  “The Well” at the center of the West Virginia State Capitol is a casual meeting place for lawmakers, lobbyists, citizens, and staff. It’s located in the Capitol Rotunda and is often busy during the legislature’s 60-day Regular Session.  
 

 

  Senators pass bill that would define ‘man’ and ‘woman’ It also aims to define and preserve single-sex spaces, particularly in bathrooms and dormitories — and also domestic violence shelters

West Virginia missing out on revenues by not legalizing recreational cannabis, Democrat lawmaker says

Backed by Morrisey, WV lawmakers target civil service system, grievance options

Three Bills Pass the House on Day 20

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

WV Department of Health Facilities Secretary says that they continue to struggle with staffing their facilities

West Virginia Announces February Revenue Exceeds Estimates by $33.7 Million

WVDNR Offers Public Meetings and Online Questionnaire for Proposed Regulations

Pack: Put Constitutional Amendment Before West Virginia Voters To Set Term Limits for Statewide Offices

 

Federal Government 

White House pauses military aid to Ukraine

Senate Democrats Block GOP Bill Banning Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Summersville MSHA office among federal cuts

Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Nullify Biden Plan to Retire American Power Plants

Where are federal workers employed across West Virginia? Here’s a list

 

State & Local News 

Frustration mounts among Mingo County residents with no water

County leaders meet to discuss issues during West Virginia Association of Counties annual conference

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development  

Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

US stocks plunge after Trump tariff announcement

 

Children & Families 

Judge Akers hopes her order to appoint a monitor for the DoHS’ will help fix the temporary housing of foster children in hotels, 4-H camp’s

Years-Long Foster Care Lawsuit Dismissed

 

Courts & Crime  

Lisa Johnston to serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia for second time

Judges and court employees would get pay bumps under Senate bills

Question of transgender youth participating in West Virginia sports remains unresolved, pending U.S. Supreme Court decision

 

Editorials & Opinions

Reporter’s Notebook: The wrath of CON

Creating Needed Job Opportunities

Act on Broadband Bill

 

Education  

House passes school discipline bill, sends it to Senate

House Education Discusses School Protection Officers

 

Elections & Politics 

Bill requiring local elections to align with state clears West Virginia Senate

 

Energy & Environment  

Impact in Harrison, Monongalia counties: First Energy CEO says gas will replace Mon Power coal plants

Pipeline companies deliver most of the U.S. electric power sector’s natural gas

Capito gives update on hydrogen hub project

 

First Responders, Military & Veterans 

Kingwood VFD selling emergency vehicle, utility pickup

Northfork VFD needs volunteers to keep donation operations going

 

Health Care 

UPMC Posts $339 Million Operating Loss Amid Spending Surge

 

Insurance

West Virginia starts to size up the consequences if Medicaid is cut at federal level

What happens in WV if Medicare drops telehealth coverage?

 

Interesting News 

Mister Bee Potato Chips Continues Offering Snacks Reflecting West Virginia Flavors and Icons

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82

 

Senior Citizens

More than 1,000 seniors are waiting for meals as Morrisey charges agencies to cut costs

 

Sports 

Charleston announces 2025 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships dates

 

Substance Use Disorder

Wheeling Police To Buy Vehicles, Radios for Crisis Response Unit Using Opioid Funding

 

Technology & Utilities  

State lawmakers grapple with energy demand for data centers

 

Tourism & Nature

Economic impact of West Virginia tourism spending nears $9 billion annually

Tourism Secretary says industry continues to see growth during recent budget presentation 

 

 

 

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