ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Five West Virginia Cities Partner with National Non-Profit to Streamline Process for Opening Businesses Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) announced it has partnered with the five largest cities in West Virginia to make it cheaper, faster and simpler to start a business. The effort, named West Virginia Works, will bring together city leaders in Wheeling, Parkersburg, Morganto  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Names 20 Elite Professional Drivers as Newest America's Road Team Captains * Jan 21, 2026Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced its new team of Captains to the 2026-2027 America's Road Team. These 20 individuals will serve as ambassadors for the trucking industry, traveling around the country to promote safe driving and highlight  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Defending Religious Liberty Against California Discrimination * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 20 states to defend churches and other religious institutions from California's anti-religious targeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID pandemic, California enacted emergency powers b  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EPA's Claw Back of Environmental Grants * LINCOLN-Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined a West Virginia-led amicus brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to rescind improperly awarded grants under   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 21-27 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top 20 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Oklahoma (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) * Sunday, ESPN is home to a top 5 bout between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina (3 p.m.) ESPN continues its i  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * HATS Program, United Way and Wahama FBLA partner on student-directed service project * The Heart of Appalachia Talent Search (HATS) program recently partnered with United Way of the River Cities and Wahama Jr./Sr. High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) to implement a student-driven project that combined leadership development, service learning and creativity through project-bas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * House Agriculture Democrats Host Roundtable, Warn of Looming SNAP Cost-Shift to States Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and fellow Agriculture Democrats hosted a roundtable featuring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) stakeholders from the state and county level. Panelists included  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall to pilot artificial intelligence software in counseling training * Marshall University's Department of Counseling, part of the College of Education and Professional Development, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Soma Lab Inc. (DBA SimCare AI), a for-profit innovator in AI-driven clinical simulations and field experience management software. The collaboration inc  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins Coalition Challenging Biden-era EPA Misconduct Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in challenging potential Biden-era grant fraud and supporting the EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable grants. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Justice Applauds Continued Development of Frontieras North America in Mason County CHARLESTON, WV - Today, Senator Justice released a statement regarding an announcement from April of 2022 of a major investment with Frontieras North America in partnership with the Justice Administration. This partnership was part of Senator Justice's effort to attract major companies to West Virginia whi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Touts $23.9 Million in Grants to Strengthen Affordable Housing Programs CLARKSBURG, WV - Today, Senator Justice joined with FHLBank Pittsburgh to present $23.9 million in grant funding for Affordable Housing Programs in West Virginia: "Affordable and abundant housing is the foundation to the American Dream, and we are witnessing that today here in Clarksburg. T  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Justice Visits Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg PARKERSBURG, WV - Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after his visit with the Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg, where he met with staff and students: "I spend a lot of time with kids, whether that's in schools, with my basketball team, or with my grandkids. I've said it over and over again, our children are our most preci  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Visits Marshall Health Network - Rivers Health, Highlights Major Rural Healthcare Investments for West Virginia POINT PLEASANT, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Marshall Health Network - Rivers Health to highlight major new investments, including nearly $200 million coming to the state through the Rural Health Transformation Program: "Being here at Rivers  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Visits Nucor Steel, Celebrates American Manufacturing Strength MASON COUNTY, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement after visiting Nucor Steel, one of America's leading steel manufacturers: "Nucor has been an unbelievable partner to West Virginia since we began this journey together years ago. When I reflect on my time as Governor, land  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Stop Kicking Appalachia Around: Griffith Stands Up For Appalachian Coal * The House Committee on Energy and Commerce convened for a full committee markup to report favorably a series of measures to amend the Clean Air Act. One of those measures is U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith's (R-VA) bill, H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act. During debate on Congressman Griffith's   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Jan. 19, 2026, at a joint session of the General Assembly outlining her vision to create a safer, stronger and more affordable Commonwealth: * * * Mr. Speaker, Madam Lieutenant Governor, Madam President Pro Tempore, Members of the General Assembly, Mr. Attorney General, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Cabinet, our Clerks, honored guests, and most importantly -- my fellow Virginians  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 24-state coalition supporting EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable Biden-era grants West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of states fighting back against potential Biden-era fraud. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of their "Greenhouse Gas Reduction  more