Delivered daily by 8 a.m., Morning Clips provides the latest headlines in WV news and opinion. 

View Online

Good morning | 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.

 

Governor’s microgrids bill represents opportunity — but also questions about effects on ratepayers 

West Virginia governor expected to sign bill banning artificial food dyes and preservatives

West Virginia House holds marathon session on vaccine bill

 

News Headlines

 

State Government 

Gov. Morrisey, WorkForce WV announce additional counties qualify for DUA benefits for communities impacted by storms and flooding in February

Dr. Arvin Singh sworn in as New Secretary of Health for West Virginia

West Virginia not reporting jail deaths?

 

Federal Government 

Rep. Moore Applauds Executive Order to Dismantle Dept. of Education

2 months into Trump’s second administration, the news industry faces challenges from all directions

Status of 2024 earmarks uncertain

 

State & Local News

Statewide Tornado Drill planned for Tuesday EAS messages will go out Tuesday at 11 a.m.

When will allergy season peak in West Virginia?

 

Regional News 

OH Senate Bill 2 Passes Unanimously to Spur More NatGas-Fired Power

 

National News

Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five-week hospital stay for double pneumonia

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development  

West Virginia aims to become AI data center hub with new microgrid bill

New apartments in Putnam County boast amenities, aim to help with housing shortage

Trump announces Boeing wins contract for fighter jet

 

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  

Delegates Consider Annual Fee For Sex Offenders; Some Worry It’s Overly Punitive

Former WVSP trooper federally charged with child pornography offense

How the Greenpeace defamation verdict could stifle public protest

 

Editorials & Opinions

Details with TJ: Vaccine Bill’s “Anything Goes” Threat

Reporter Roundtable Talks Bills On Microgrids, Vaccine Exemptions And Civics Curriculum

Statehouse beat: The devolution of the West Virginia Legislature

Education: Lawmaker power grab should be rejected

Prioritize the Issues Important to W.Va.

Steve Roberts: Issues facing W.Va. aren’t insurmountable

Matthew Christiansen: Make W.Va. healthy again

No More Digital Roadblocks: Why Web Accessibility Matters for Everyone

 

Education 

WV education leaders unclear on how executive order will affect local schools

 

Elections & Politics 

Secretary of State Kris Warner applauds West Virginia Legislature for banning ranked choice voting

 

Energy & Environment  

FERC Chairman Christie All In on Issuing Speedier Pipe Permits

Build Data Centers Faster by Combining Small Nukes with Natural Gas

 

First Responders, Military 

Kanawha County has first female chief of detectives

State crime task force formed to solve cold, violent cases

WV EMS Coalition urges budget review in fear of cuts

 

Health Care 

New Department Of Health Secretary Announces Initiatives

Religious, But Not Philosophical, Exemptions Added Back Into The Vaccine Bill

WVU Medicine Camden Clark to add seven ambulances, 38 employees

 

Insurance

Vandalism may drive up insurance costs for Teslas

 

Interesting News 

How Appalachia got its name

 

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

WV native Sierra Ferrell to perform at Lollapalooza

 

Senior Citizens

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

 

Sports 

Herd football legend, Larry McCloud passes away

Unprecedented success: Kellogg’s Mountaineers aim to make more history on Monday

West Virginia-Kentucky Reciprocal Fishing Agreement Expires

 

Substance Use Disorder

WV Senate unanimously passes bill to deny unemployment benefits for failed drug tests

 

Technology & Utilities  

Hope Gas Morgantown pipeline suits: Landowners share their stories

WV House approves bill requiring utilities to have outage communication plan

AEP and Wheeling Power put in application to securitize certain assets to lessen financial impact

PSC tips for energy savings this spring

 

Tourism & Nature

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ coming to Stonewall Resort

Rattlesnakes live in the New River Gorge National Park and Reserve

 

Important Legislative Dates: 19 days remaining 

Forty-first Day – March 24, 2025: Last day to introduce bills in the Senate. Senate Rule 14 does not apply to originating or supplementary appropriation bills, and does not apply to Senate or House resolutions or concurrent resolutions.

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)

 

The daily304 / #YesWV 

 

Daily 304

 

Click the button for The Daily 304 and receive curated news, and info from WV Dept. of Commerce.

 

Have a great day!

 

 NOTE: The content linked in this email may require a subscription to view. Consider a subscription with any city and statewide publication found here and support local journalism in West Virginia.

 

 

Connect with HartmanCosco Government Relations

 

 

Did someone forward you Morning Clips? Sign up here

 

Forward to a Friend if you like this content.

 

Update Email Address to get it delivered to your inbox.

 

 

Forward
Share
Tweet
Share

 

You can reach us by phone at 1-800-346-5127 

1412 Kanawha Blvd, East, Charleston, West Virginia 25301

Unsubscribe