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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Friday January 23, 2026 ( 11 items )  

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President Callaghan Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Ryan Callaghan, president and CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I would like to first offer my condolences to the committee on the pass  more

Governor Morrisey Announces $1 Billion-plus Calpine Corporation Investment
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $1 Billion-plus Calpine Corporation Investment * New Natural Gas Plant Advances Governor Morrisey's 50 by 50 Energy Plan MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that Calpine LLC, a business unit of Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), is moving forward with the development of a natural gas power plant in Moundsville, marking a more th  more

HHS Adds Former U.S. Attorney for Fraud Efforts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Adds Former U.S. Attorney for Fraud Efforts * WASHINGTON, D.C.-January 22, 2026- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) General Counsel Mike Stuart today announced the addition of a second former United States Attorney to the Office of General Counsel. Scott Brady, the former United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, will focus on the HHS-wid  more

ICYMI: Capito Visits North Central WV
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Capito Visits North Central WV * MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to North Central West Virginia where she visited facilities and met with various business owners and community leaders to hear directly from them about the issues that matter most. First, Senator Capito visited Lockheed Martin in Clarksburg, W.Va. where she join  more

In Allegheny County, Gov. Shapiro and Shapiro Administration Leaders Highlight $3.3 Million Investment to Train Future Manufacturing Workers, Expand Skilled Workforce Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * In Allegheny County, Governor Shapiro and Shapiro Administration Leaders Highlight $3.3 Million Investment to Train Future Manufacturing Workers, Expand Skilled Workforce Across Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is investing in the Commonwealth's workforce and developing a strong pipeline of skilled workers to help meet the needs of the Pennsylvania manufacturers   more

Miller, Beyer Introduce Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Beyer Introduce Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act * Washington, D.C. \- This week, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced The Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act. This bill addresses the growing backlog of goods at America's express ports by fostering close cooperation between express carriers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This  more

Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United  more

PHOTOS: Capito Hears from Local Restaurants on Benefits of Working Families Tax Cuts Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Hears from Local Restaurants on Benefits of Working Families Tax Cuts Act * FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined the National Restaurant Association, the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association (WVHTA), and local restaurants from across the state for a roundtable discussion at Muriale's Italian Kitchen in Fairmont, W.Va. Th  more

Tufts Receives Most Undergraduate Applications Ever
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Tufts Receives Most Undergraduate Applications Ever More than 36,000 students apply for admission to the Class of 2030 By Haley Lerner This year's number of undergraduate applicants to Tufts University is one for the record books, with a new high of more than 36,000 first-year applicants. That is 8% higher than last year, and up 57% from just six years ago. The School of Arts and Sciences saw mo  more

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Chief Johansen Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Paul Johansen, chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors": * * * Good afternoon, Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you   more

WVU School of Nursing Partners With Johns Hopkins University to Expand Community Nursing Opportunities for Students
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Jan. 23 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * WVU School of Nursing partners with Johns Hopkins University to expand community nursing opportunities for students West Virginia University will soon offer nursing students a new pathway for focusing on community nursing, allowing them to make a difference outside the hospital setting by improving access to care and promoting wellness in schools, homes, health departments and elsewhere. Through a  more