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News Tipoffs - West Virginia Editors Newsletter for Thursday January 15, 2026 ( 11 items )  

Advocates Call on West Virginia Lawmakers and Governor to Take Action to Reduce Tobacco's Devastating Toll
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Advocates Call on West Virginia Lawmakers and Governor to Take Action to Reduce Tobacco's Devastating Toll * CHARLESTON, W. Va. - "As lawmakers dive into the 2026 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on West Virginians. The Following S  more

AFP-WV Applauds Gov. Morrisey's Bold Leadership Following State of the State Address
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WV Applauds Gov. Morrisey's Bold Leadership Following State of the State Address * Charleston, WVa.- Americans for Prosperity West Virginia (AFP-WV) applauded Governor Morrisey's transformational vision for West Virginia in his State of the State Address tonight. Jason Huffman, AFP-WV State Director, released the following statement: "We thank Governor Morrisey for  more

Cotton, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals from American Laboratories
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals from American Laboratories * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 13, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah), along with Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), James Lankfo  more

Daines on Montana Radio: Men Don't Belong in Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Montana Radio: Men Don't Belong in Women's Sports * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined KSKY, KGEZ, and KGVO's morning radio shows to talk news of the day. Read highlights below. Daines on keeping men out of women's sports: I was with Riley Gaines there on the steps of the Supreme Court. Of course, Riley has been the face and spokesperson here for the craziness of men   more

ESPN presents nearly 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 14-20
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 14-20 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top-4 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) * Sunday's ESPN2 slate showcases two top matchups with No. 9 Louisville at NC State (Jan. 18, 1 p.m.) and No. 6 LSU at No. 13  more

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Expansion in Newport News
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation's Expansion in Newport News * $11.5 million capital investment will create 154 new jobs and support Virginia's forestry industry RICHMOND, VA -Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation and Frogale Lumber Supply, a family-owned manufacturer of structur  more

Lee, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals From American Laboratories
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Lee, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals from American Laboratories Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), James Lankford (R-Okla  more

Miller Participates in Hearing on Maintaining American Innovation and Technology Leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Participates in Hearing on Maintaining American Innovation and Technology Leadership * Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a Ways and Means Trade subcommittee hearing discussing trade policy and its role in maintaining American innovation and technology leadership. A video and transcript of the Congresswoman's questions and provided responses  more

Senator Justice Recaps First Year in Senate
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Recaps First Year in Senate Today, Senator Jim Justice released his annual report highlighting his first year serving West Virginia in the Senate: "What a ride it's been this year, and what an honor it's been to serve our great state in the United States Senate. We've accomplished so much, and we're just getting started. You sent me here, and I approach this job  more

W.Va. Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,373 New WV Business Registrations for December of 2025, A Total of 18,984 New Businesses for Calendar Year 2025
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 15 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,373 New WV Business Registrations for December of 2025; A Total of 18,984 New Businesses for Calendar Year 2025 The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,373 new businesses statewide during the month of December according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses regis  more

West Liberty University Cheerleading Team Earns Bid to NCA College Nationals
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 14 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Cheerleading Team Earns Bid to NCA College Nationals The West Liberty University Cheerleading Team has earned a bid to compete at the 2026 NCA College National Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, marking a significant achievement for the program. The National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals is one of the most competitive and prestigious events in colle  more