From the Well

Cannabis Legalization Could Hit West Virginia Ballot in 2026 Under New Proposal

Delegate Coop-Gonzalez reflects on first 10 days of session

News Headlines

State Government 

Demolition preps WV Turnpike’s Morton Travel Plaza for full makeover

DEP renews Institute chemical facility permit, plans more renewals amid toxic threat

Federal Government 

Sen. Capito leads hearing on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act implementation; criticizes past administration for some of their handling of the law

State & Local News 

WVDOT welcomes public input for Teays Valley Road widening project

Spring – and warmer weather – is coming — seriously! That is what the forecasters are saying

National & World  News

An unvaccinated child has died in the Texas measles outbreak

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

Yeager Airport continues major terminal development project through $800,000 Economic Enhancement Grant

Children & Families 

West Virginia House committee advances legislation to create ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’

Lawmakers push for bill that would enhance foster care data, increase DoHS transparency 

Courts & Crime  

WVCALA says ‘tort tax’ costs citizens $697 each; trial lawyer group disputes these claims

House Bill Increasing Abuse and Neglect Penalties Advances to Third Reading

Editorials & Opinions

A Mountain to Climb: How to Improve Social Mobility in West Virginia

Education: Lawmakers must address real problems

Gazette-Mail editorial: The dangers of anecdotal evidence on vaccines

Don’t Leave Money on the Table for College

Education  

West Virginia Lawmakers Advance Alyssa’s Law to Improve School Safety

 Skyrocketing Hope Scholarship price tag, now around $100M, a concern for WV lawmakers making budget

Elections & Politics 

House Considers Adding Restrictions To Mail-In, Absentee Ballot Processes

House Judiciary moves bill concerning absentee ballot applications, deadlines

Outnumbered and facing bleak odds, West Virginia’s Democratic lawmakers seek to build alliances and put up speed bumps

Ranked choice voting would be banned under W.Va. Senate bill

Energy & Environment  

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

First Responders, Military & Veterans 

Firefighters advocate at Capitol for health, safety

 Cabell County 911 officials urging residents to use their updated addresses

Health Care 

American Cancer Society wants to use the Juul Settlement money to prevent youths from cigarettes or vapes

Senate Passes Glucagon for Schools Act

Local hospital launches drive-thru testing amid flu crisis

Insurance

Financial challenge of insurance costs for public employees takes legislative spotlight

Health insurance costs for public employees receive focus at West Virginia Capitol Wednesday

PEIA Getting More Expensive, Agency Execs Say Pharmaceuticals Are Driving Up Costs

Union leaders speak out against WV bill to abolish PEIA

Interesting News 

Kudzu: the invasive vine covering West Virginia

How West Virginians can see rare ‘planetary parade’

Starbucks is getting rid of these 13 drinks soon

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

‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy’ actress dead at 39

Senior Citizens

Shakes sold to nursing homes recalled 

Sports 

Charleston to host TBT Regional for first time since 2022

Substance Use Disorder

Senator clarifies opioid treatment program bill

Technology & Utilities  

Pole attachment recommendations adopted, more work needed

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 

The daily304 / #YesWV 

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