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West Virginia First Foundation receives update on opioid settlement funds, disbursements
The Times Leader - Ohio
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CHARLESTON — The private non-profit foundation created by the state and local governments to distribute opioid settlement dollars in West Virginia received an update Monday on its funding and grant programs. The West Virginia First Foundation held...
Officials: West Virginia on track to end fiscal year in the black
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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July 1, 2025
Photo Courtesy/WV Legislative Photography Peter Shirley, deputy secretary for the West Virginia Department of Revenue, briefs lawmakers at Stonewall Resort in Lewis County about the condition of state finances. CHARLESTON — West Virginia is set to...
Playtech Expands Into West Virginia Online Casinos
Casino Beats
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June 30, 2025
Written by Adam Roarty Adam Roarty Adam is an experienced writer with years of experience in the gambling industry. He has worked as a content writer and editor for five years on sites such as Oddschecker, CoinTelegraph and Gambling Industry...
West Virginia faces job loss challenges amid election year and shrinking population
WCHS - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that in May of this year, 717,000 jobs were held within the state, but a year ago that number was more than 725,000. Executive director for the West Virginia...
Annual report for West Virginia businesses due by midnight
WDTV 5 - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The clock is ticking for business owners to file their annual report. Since January 1st, West Virginia business owners could file their updated documentation including mailing information for their business. However, in...
As Senate continues 'Big, Beautiful' debate, West Virginia hospitals call provisions 'detrimental'
MetroNews - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
As members of the U.S. Senate continued to consider amendments to the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” healthcare officials in West Virginia continued to warn about the potential effects. Senators spent hours on Monday considering amendments in a process...
West Virginia Coffee Festival Pours Community and Flavor Into First-Ever Event
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as caffeine enthusiasts from across the state gathered Saturday at Valley Park for the first annual West Virginia Coffee Festival. For Bethany Lewis, it was more than just a cup of joe—it was a...
Turnpike Traffic Jam Is a Wake-Up Call for West Virginia’s Leadership
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
Last week’s traffic nightmare on the West Virginia Turnpike wasn’t just a frustrating delay—it was a warning. Thousands of motorists were stranded for hours after a mudslide blocked the northbound lanes, with no clear detour and little...
Marshall and Fairmont State Partner to Boost Student Opportunities and Keep Talent in West Virginia
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
In a move that’s more about collaboration than competition, Marshall University and Fairmont State University have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding academic and career opportunities for students—and giving them more reasons to build...
State Senators Raise Alarms Over West Virginia’s Budget Outlook
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
Two West Virginia state senators are voicing serious concerns about the state’s financial future following a recent budget presentation during interim legislative meetings. Senators Mike Oliverio and Joey Garcia appeared this week on WAJR’s “Talk...
Flood Recovery in McDowell County Strains Already Struggling West Virginia Community
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
When floodwaters rushed through McDowell County in February, they came without warning. Rev. Brad Davis barely had time to grab his two cats before his home was swallowed by the deluge. Now, four months later, Davis and the rest of his community...
West Virginia Counties Set the Rules for Opioid Funds — with No One Watching
The Record Delta - West Virginia
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For two hours every Thursday and Friday, Randall Brown gathers a handful of people in front of a whiteboard. They sit on a couch or armchairs on either side — the walls filled with colorful drawings while coffee brews in a nearby pot. These are...
College athletics banking on fans’ passion
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 1, 2025
College athletics is entering a new era that will challenge fans’ commitment and responsibility to ensure their favorite schools remain competitive, as college sports start to resemble professional sports organizations more closely. The House...
Nationalizing politics benefits Gavin Newsom but hurts Senate Democrats
Daily Breeze - California
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July 1, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s goal in life, besides looking like Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street,” is to become President Donald Trump’s foil in every way. If Trump is Superman, Newsom is Lex Luthor; if Trump is Hulk Hogan, Newsom is Andre the...
Echoes of Innovation: Jim Hunter’s Mission to Keep Paul Klipsch’s Legacy Alive
Hope Prescott - Arkansas
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July 1, 2025
HOPE, AR — In the quiet town of Hope, Arkansas, the Klipsch Museum of Audio History buzzes with stories of sonic breakthroughs and the man behind them—Paul W. Klipsch. But it’s another man, Jim Hunter, who makes sure those stories are heard loud...
West Virginia First Foundation moves toward next round of 'Momentum' grants
MetroNews - West Virginia
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June 30, 2025
The West Virginia First Foundation, the nonprofit board with millions of dollars in opioid settlement money available to put toward relief for state residents, is moving toward another round of grants. The grant cycle, the Momentum Initiative...
$25K Grant Kickstarts New Baseball Complex at University High School in West Virginia
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 30, 2025
Funding Announcement and Purpose West Virginia State Senators Mike Oliverio (R-Monongalia) and Charles Clements (R-Wetzel) visited University High School (UHS) on Friday to present a $25,000 grant from an economic development assistance fund,...
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Cases on Teacher, Student Political Speech
Education Week
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June 30, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear two cases involving highly charged political speech connected to public schools. One involved a teacher who was dismissed over social media posts that her school district deemed derogatory and...
Morrisey touts West Virginia’s development efforts
The Herald Star - Ohio
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WEIRTON — While visiting the Northern Panhandle this week to check in on emergency response to the flooding in Ohio County and celebrate the establishment of a new civics-based program at West Virginia University, Gov. Patrick Morrisey took time...
Circuit Judge Recuses Himself From West Virginia Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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photo by: W.Va. Legislative Photograpy Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Todd Kirby, seen here attending a 2023 legislative interim meeting in Charleston during his prior tenure as a member of the House of Delegates, recused himself from...