ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WV Releases First Round of 2026 Endorsements * CHARLESTON, W.V.a.- Americans for Prosperity West Virginia (AFP-WV) today endorsed candidates in over twenty state legislative districts. As a proven difference maker in competitive elections, AFP-WV is doubling down on endorsing principled policy champions in key races who want to rapidly enact proven solutions to tran  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee released the following testimony by Gary Brown, owner of the Animal Care Center and Willowbrook Cremations, Princeton, West Virginia, and former vice president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, from a March 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Main Street's Top Dog: Growing the Small Business Pet Economy": * * * Thank you, and good afternoon, Chairwoman Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and Members of the Committ  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 19 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Community Connections Inc. and Marshall's Center of Excellence for Recovery announce new initiative * Community Connections Inc., in partnership with the Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery, has announced the U-Launch Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative, a statewide program designed to expand and strengthen West Virginia's behavioral health workforce by preparing the next   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Join Cornyn to Introduce Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms * Washington, D.C. \-U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and nine of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, which would allow active and retired federal law enforc  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 19 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey Open Governor's Mansion for Free Easter Tours * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey have opened the Governor's Mansion to the public for free Easter tours (). Just in time for spring, tours of the Governor's Mansion give visitors an inside look at one of the Mountain State's most ico  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Lummis Introduces Legislation To Give State Wildlife Data a Role in Endangered Species Listings Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the Local Data for Better Conservation Act, legislation to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require federal officials to accept and incorporate data collected by state wildlife agencies when making listing and delisting deter  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 19 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall to present its Spring Dance Concert * The Marshall University School of Theatre & Dance will present its Spring Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m. March 28 and at 2 p.m. March 29 at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center. The dance concert will feature works by faculty, students and guest artists. In continuation with last fall's Works-In-Progress Showcase, audiences are brought inside   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 20 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Maryland Natural Resources Police Report: Winter 2025-26 The Maryland Natural Resources Police took action related to alleged violations of criminal and natural resource laws from December 2025 through February of 2026. During the winter months, individuals were charged for violations including spotlighting, hunting out of season, weapons charges, oyster harvest violations, crimes on  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Advocates for Early Prevention and Innovative Treatment to Improve Kidney Health * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined her colleagues on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee for a hearing examining the persistent challenges in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) care, including stagnant patient outcomes, barriers to innovation, and disparities in access to treatmen  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * More activity and less sitting may reduce risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy * Research Highlights : * In a study including nearly 500 pregnant women in three U.S. cities from 2020-2025, sedentary behavior, sleep and physical activity across a 7-day, 24-hour timeframe during each trimester were measured. The amount of time spent sitting and doing light physic  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by John Walke, federal clean air director and a senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council, from a March 11, 2026, hearing on the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act (S. 3135): * * * Thank you, Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Whitehouse for the opportunity to testify today. My name is John Walke, and I am the Federal Clean Air Director and a senior attorney for the Natur  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 (TNSrpt) -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * New Report Sounds Alarm on Data Center Impacts to National Parks Across Mid-Atlantic, Calls for Common Sense Reforms Today, the National Parks Conservation Association released a report, sounding the alarm on the impact of extensive data center growth to national parks across Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. The report, A Smarter Path Forward: Safeguard  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sanchez, Miller introduce bipartisan child care affordability legislation * WASHINGTON - Congresswomen Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and Carol Miller (R-W.V.), members of the Ways and Means Committee, today introduced the Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act, a bipartisan bill to address the nationwide child care shortage by creating a tax credit to help providers attract and retain qualified staf  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a March 11, 2026, hearing on the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act (S. 3135): * * * "Today, we will receive testimony on S. 3135, the 'Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act' sponsored by Senators Sullivan, Lummis, Curtis and Murkowski. This legislation is meant to address a serious safety issue for drivers of diesel tru  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following opening statement by Chairman Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, which was presented by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, from a March 4, 2026, hearing on the discussion draft of the Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act: * * * "This morning, we will receive testimony on a legislative discussion draft titled, 'the Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Senator Justice Celebrates West Virginia Road Improvements Based on 2023 Data West Virginia climbed the ranks to 30th from 33rd in the Reason Foundation's Annual Highway Report * LEWISBURG, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement celebrating West Virginia climbing three spots in the 29th Annual Highway Report from the Reason Foundation, which was based on 2023 d  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Delivers Speech on the SAVE America Act and DHS Shutdown * To watch Senator Capito's remarks, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, delivered a speech on the Senate floor highlighting the SAVE America Act and safeguards to protect our elections. Senator Capito also  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Honors Monroe County Veteran * Yesterday, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) announced Samuel Struth of Monroe as the Veteran of the Month for March. The Congressman's office presented Sam with the Congressional Record () containing Congressman Walberg's remarks honoring Sam's service and dedication to our country. Sam served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1980. He completed basic an  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, March 19 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia Moms Urge Gov. Morrisey to Sign Child Care Stabilization Bill * Statement of Amy Jo Hutchison, West Virginia Campaign Director at MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, including thousands in West Virginia, o  more