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Good morning! 

It’s day 17 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.

 

West Virginia House Government Organization Committee reduces Morrisey consolidation plan to two 

Senate Moves Bill To Ban Certain Food Dyes In Schools

 Artificial food dyes would be banned in school food under advancing WV Senate bill

WV House Bill proposes Constitutional Amendment for recognition of the Holy Bible

 

News Headlines

 

State Government 

W.Va. Parkways Authority announce improvements to new toll system

 

Federal Government 

NOAA layoffs begin nationwide, but impact on Fairmont facility unclear

Senator Capito discusses budget bill progress, Medicaid cuts’ impact on West Virginia residents

Staff at FCC Hazelton resign after retention pay cuts

 

State & Local News 

McDowell County leader talks about hard road ahead

McDowell County Schools to Reopen March 10 Following Devastating Flood

Mingo County Schools announce reopening plans following flooding

Teays Valley Road project could involve roundabouts, bike lane

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

West Virginia Building and Construction Trades Council reveals results in economic impact study

West Virginia beekeepers look for help to keep industry abuzz

Steelworkers union files more charges against US Steel related to Nippon deal

 

Children & Families 

WV delegates move on bills concerning child welfare

 

Courts & Crime  

W.Va. Extortion Law Could Soon Expand To Better Address Sexual Coercion

Sissonville couple convicted of child neglect, trafficking sued by adopted daughter

Flannery | Georgalis expands into West Virginia with former U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld

 

Editorials & Opinions

The chainsaw effect in West Virginia

Energy: Coal is a stepping stone to a brighter future

Ben Fields: My brother, the FAA and DOGE walk into a bar . . .

Crafting a vision for West Virginia energy

 

Education  

Senate bill: no school lessons on sexual orientation, teachers must tell parents if students question gender

Senate Education Committee Again Looks To Tighten School Board Training Standards

Marshall University students protest DEI cutbacks

 

Elections & Politics 

Lawmakers again aim for Constitutional amendment on citizen-only voting

 Don’t believe the lies: Medicaid not responsible for budget shortfall

 

Energy & Environment  

West Virginia Sen. Capito casts vote to overturn Biden-era natural gas tax

DT Midstream Signs Deal to Provide Gas to Massive WV Power Plant

 

First Responders, Military & Veterans 

County VFDs sound the alarm on aging tanker

 

Health Care 

Lawmakers Hear From All Sides Of Vaccine Debate

PCH introduces new linear accelerator for cancer treatment

 

Insurance

PEIA Costs Come Into Focus At West Virginia Capitol

 

Interesting News 

Mister Bee Teases Mothman-Inspired Snack for West Virginia

 

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

Gene Hackman, found dead at 95, was one of Hollywood’s most respected actors

Five notable Gene Hackman movies and where to watch them

 

Senior Citizens

Shakes sold to nursing homes recalled 

 

Sports 

More announcements being made for second year of USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in Charleston

 

Substance Use Disorder

Senator Justice Questions West Virginia County Commissioner Greg Duckworth at Senate Aging Committee Hearing Regarding Opioid Epidemic

Senator Justice Joins Senator John Cornyn as Cosponsor of The CATCH Fentanyl Act

 

Technology & Utilities  

Pole attachment recommendations adopted, more work needed

WV Delegate McGeehan talks about letter to WVPSC

 

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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