WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in filing a second amicus brief requesting an Appeals Court uphold a District Court decision vacating a rule that would require local entities to regulate greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions from cars and trucks. In November 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) adopted a final rule requiring state departments of transportation and metro  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is advancing its commitment to strategic long term family preservation and child welfare prevention by launching a new CarePortal pilot program and strengthening partnerships and investment in Family Support Centers (FSCs) across the state. "These initiatives reflect our unwavering dedication to supporting families and preventing   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Members of the Common Ground Partnership participated in a ceremonial compact signing in which their organizations agree to support all West Virginia students and give special focus to those who are military connected. * * * The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) hosted members of the West Virginia Common Ground Partnership for its 2024 compact signing in Charleston at t  more

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Matthew Alexander Wilson, 29, of Bluefield, was sentenced today to 14 years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on August 16, 2023, Wilson and Denise R. Allen were apprehended   more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Rodney Johnson, 47, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has admitted to his role in an organization that was supplying large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to North Central West Virginia. According to court documents, Johnson helped transport significant quantities of illicit drugs from Philadelphia to Morgantown, West Virginia. The o  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition. "When youth in foster care turn 18, they often face daunting challenges as they move t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia has taken significant steps toward recovery following the April 11-12, 2024, severe storms, floods and landslides. More than 160 days after the May 24, 2024, presidential disaster declaration, the response to help West Virginia's disaster survivors has been marked with dedication and effort. To date, survivors have received more  more