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Good morning! 

It’s day 20 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.

 

House Passes Food Dye Bill

This Week in the House of Delegates 2-28-25

West Virginia Gov. Morrisey says certificate of need fight ‘far from over’

 Morrisey hopeful for CON repeal in WV, denies claims that he tried to ‘force’ votes in committee

Backed by Morrisey, WV lawmakers target civil service system, grievance options

Reporter Roundtable Talks PEIA Funding, Election Process And Transgender Identity Issues

Governor Keeps Sights On Religious Vaccine Exemptions, Certificate Of Need Repeal

 

News Headlines

 

State Government 

Officials in Mason and Cabell counties lobbying for significant improvements to state Route 2

West Virginia’s response to recent flooding remains ‘ongoing,’ Morrisey says

WV Spring Fire Season, Burning Restrictions Return March 1

 

Federal Government 

Trump Signs Executive Order Declaring English as the Official U.S. Language

Trump’s moves test the limits of presidential power

Dozens of protesters gather in protest of Trump administration

 

State & Local News 

Putnam County Sheriff is all for the new improvements at the Buffalo Bridge intersection

Avian Influenza hasn’t deeply infected West Virginia, but threat still looms

Morrisey gives update on Southern West Virginia flood response

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development  

After rising costs, Nucor is now a $4 billion investment

How much would Trump’s tariffs impact West Virginia?

West Virginia bill would cut unemployment benefits for safety workers who fail drug tests

Senate Passes Teen Work Permit Bill

 

Children & Families 

Kanawha County judge appoints monitor for DoHS’ practice of housing kids in hotels, camps

Lawmakers Focus On Audio Recording Rules For CPS Workers

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit meant to improve WV’s troubled foster care system, problems persist

 

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

Why are Legislators Moving to Ban Ranked-Choice Voting?

Economy: Growth of PAZ offers new opportunities

Health Care: Certificate of need program is necessary

Statehouse Beat: Morrisey’s consolidation plan assaults rights of state workers

CON decision the right call

 

Education  

West Virginia Hope Scholarship continues to grow in use, expense

Marshall University students protest DEI cutbacks

 

Elections & Politics 

Senate passes bill to align municipal election dates with statewide dates

 

Energy & Environment  

Impact in Harrison, Monongalia counties: First Energy CEO says gas will replace Mon Power coal plants

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

Capito gives update on hydrogen hub project

 

First Responders, Military & Veterans 

Kingwood VFD selling emergency vehicle, utility pickup

Northfork VFD needs volunteers to keep donation operations going

 

Health Care 

Lawmakers divided over certificate of need repeal amid healthcare affordability concerns

Robert C. Byrd Clinic’s Head of Culinary Medicine and Diabetes Education Appointed to American College of Culinary Medicine Advisory Board

 

Insurance

West Virginia starts to size up the consequences if Medicaid is cut at federal level

What happens in WV if Medicare drops telehealth coverage?

 

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 

 President Trump says he will pardon baseball great Pete Rose

As Mountaineers don pads for first time, Rodriguez looks to fix ‘periods of softness’

 

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  

Skype to Shut Down After More Than 20 Years

 

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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