State Government
Morrisey Announces Collaboration With Trump Administration To Bring Broadband Investments to West Virginia
Department of Agriculture seeks input on eastern panhandle gypsy moth treatment plans
Senate Passes Pay Raise for State Mine Inspectors
Federal Government
Capito Statement on Nomination of West Virginian Karen Evans to Serve in DHS Role
Trump says he won’t rule out third term, tells NBC News there are ‘methods’
RFK Jr. Supports Tightening SNAP Benefits, With W.Va. Leading Charge
Rep. Carol Miller, Colleagues Reintroduce the Fair Access in Residency Act
State & Local News
KCS researching alternatives after weapons detection system flops at Riverside High
WV Senate committee passes King Coal Highway resolution
Mingo County families face daily struggles amid ongoing clean water shortage
Regional News
Committee to work to combat rise in overdoses, suicides in Washington County
DeWine signs bill banning DEI at universities
National News
Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for you
Business/Financial/Economic Development
North Central West Virginia Airport set to open state-of-the-art terminal this summer
Children & Families
House passes bill that could reduce the number of times a foster child is moved from home to home
House Bill On Foster Care Takes Nuanced Approach To Sibling Reunification
WV House passes bill to stop ‘unnecessary moves’ of foster kids; child welfare experts critical
Courts & Crime
Judge who refused to impose three-strikes life sentence was wrong, West Virginia Supreme Court rules
Landowner appeals EPA Clean Waters Act ruling to Fourth Circuit
Editorials & Opinions
Kennedy shows West Virginia who he is By TJ Meadows
Details with TJ: Play by Play on Move to Discharge CON Bill in House
Statehouse beat: Federal cuts will hit W.Va. harder than other states
Education
Chancellor Tucker statement on Moody’s Ratings affirming strong bond rating for WVHEPC, highlighting strategic state investments in students
A bill to establish “at-risk” student charter schools on its way to the full Senate
West Virginia Senate passes bill requiring computer science course for high school graduation
Jefferson County Schools works with Hidden Peaces to talk about anxiety and depression in children
Elections & Politics
West Virginia House passes stricter voter photo ID law
Trump’s election order creates much confusion before the next federal election in 2026
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Applauds Trump Executive Order Provisions Reinforcing State Election Integrity and Preventing Non-Citizens from Voting
Energy & Environment
West Virginia’s oil and natural gas industry generates $660M in revenue, drives job growth
Former Senator Joe Manchin transitions to energy
West Virginia utilities, consumer groups raise concerns over energy
First Responders, Military
Progress being made on Vietnam War documentary in locating veterans’ families
Senate Bill 658, aims to prohibit certain people from assisting veterans with their VA benefits claims, stalls in House committee
Health Care
West Virginia Senate passes bill to boost pay for Birth-to-Three therapists
Governor Morrisey, Secretary Kennedy announce statewide health initiatives
US risks losing health status it’s had for 25 years
Here are the 4 Pillars to a healthy WV
Insurance
West Virginia leaders worry about federal Medicaid cuts; rural hospitals worry about state’s reaction
Interesting News
Trump signals possible TikTok extension as sale deadline approaches
Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.)
Bodycam footage from outside Gene Hackman home released
Senior Citizens
WVDA Announces Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Sports
West Virginia Senate considers bill to protect sports officials from assault
Substance Use Disorder
Senators pass substance abuse bill inspired by family’s loss
Second Chance Grant Applicants Awarded $6 Million To Fight Opiate Addiction
Technology & Utilities
WV gets extension for key broadband expansion program
China fears drive WV data center push that could raise power bills, cede local control
Tourism & Nature
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum opens for 2025 season |
