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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.  
 

 

  Beverage industry experts say there’s much negative consequences surrounding recently-passed food dye legislation

West Virginia Senate committee rejects attempt at changing legal ad process

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

DMV proposes upgrading to a modern cloud based network for drivers license

 

Federal Government 

Trump Downplays National Security Team Texting Military Operation Plan on Signal as a Minor ‘Glitch’

Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Modernize Federal Payments, end check payments

DOGE removes Parkersburg office from closure list; a NETL contract ripple in Morgantown

 

State & Local News 

Food dye ban law will ‘hurt West Virginians,’ says industry rep

West Virginia Streamlines Death Certificate Process to Improve Access for Families

Beckley Named One of the Most Affordable U.S. Cities for Pet Owners in 2025

 

Regional News 

OH lawmakers renew push for panic alert systems in schools

 

National News

Newly released JFK assassination files reveal more about CIA but don’t yet point to conspiracies

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development  

How long would $1.5M in retirement savings last in West Virginia

 

Children & Families 

6,000 West Virginia kids in state custody, so what are some solutions?

Paris Hilton backs WV bill for child protection

Paris Hilton backs Sen. Chapman’s efforts to tackle abuse in youth facilities

How West Virginia helps students affected by homelessness

 

Courts & Crime  

Former State Sen. Mike Maroney Arrested On Charge Of Violating Bond Agreement

Blind students, advocacy groups sue WVU over alleged disability discrimination

 

Editorials & Opinions

Gazette-Mail editorial: School lunches should stay free in WV, US

 

Education 

Legislation to deal with young students who have discipline problems is on edge of passage

Makeup of college boards of governors would change under bill heading to House vote

Marshall University announces strategic partnership with Intuit

West Virginia lawmakers consider regional school district pilot program

 

Elections & Politics 

 WVU would have to operate ‘center for civics’ overseen by political appointee, bill says

Will ‘bulletproof’ film in WV schools stop a shooting?

 

Energy & Environment  

Senate Energy Chair Seeks Recusal On Bill, But Is Directed To Vote

Coal Industry Group: Trump’s Chinese Ship Fees Would Hurt State

Leftwing Media Signals Dem Govs Caving on Constitution Pipeline

Antero Resources Continues as WV’s Largest Producer with 3.4 Bcfe/d

PJM Gets 94 Applications to Expand & Build More Gas-Fired Power

 

First Responders, Military 

Fire fees bills could affect Elkins VFD

 Cabell County EMS shares progress on new ambulance station

WV EMS Coalition letter on salary gets 1,500 signatures

 

Health Care 

Vaccinations exemptions bill is voted down in House of Delegates

West Virginia faces high stress levels in new report

 WV health department says it will continue to comply with Morrisey vaccine religious exemption order

 

Insurance

States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results

 

Interesting News 

Rare Partial Solar Eclipse Could Bring ‘Double Sunrise’ to Eastern W. Va.  on March 29

West Virginia’s only presidential candidate

How to delete your 23andMe data after the company filed for bankruptcy

Feeling scatterbrained? 5 ways to focus your attention

 

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

Country musician Zach Bryan to headline concert at Marshall’s Joan C. Edwards Stadium

 

Senior Citizens

New Social Security requirements pose barriers to rural communities without internet, transportation

 

Sports 

Work progressing on new WVU Marching Band field

 

Substance Use Disorder

8 theories on why fentanyl deaths are plummeting

 

Technology & Utilities  

FirstEnergy eliminating ‘less than 3%’ of its workforce

 

Tourism & Nature

Hummingbird migration to start soon!

 
 

 

  Important Legislative Dates: 17 days remaining

Forty-seventh Day – March 30, 2025: Bills due out of committees in house of origin to ensure three full days for readings.

Fiftieth Day – April 02, 2025: Last day to consider bill on third reading in house of origin. Does not include budget or supplementary appropriation bills.
(Joint Rule 5, paragraph b)

Sixtieth Day – April 12, 2025: Adjournment at Midnight.
(WV Const. Art. VI, §22)

 

 

 

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