| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for Friday May 22, 2026 ( 16 items ) |
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Aramark Destinations Announces 'Landmarks of Legacy' Initiative to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 21 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Destinations Announces 'Landmarks of Legacy' Initiative to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
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As America nears its 250th anniversary, Aramark Destinations is proud to introduce Landmarks of Legacy, a multi-faceted initiative designed to engage guests in immersive experiences t
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Bluegrass Institute Issues Commentary: Certificate-of-Need Laws in Kentucky - Current Status and Opportunities for Evidence-Based Reforms
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 22 -- The Bluegrass Institute issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by Liam Sigaud, research analyst at the Knee Regulatory Research Center, and Edgar Orozco, student in economics at West Virginia University:
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Certificate-of-Need Laws in Kentucky: Current Status and Opportunities for Evidence-Based Reforms
Kentuckians struggle to receive timely, high-quality care. This policy brief examines Kentucky's current certificate of need laws, summarizes releva
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Mixed Signals - Housing Update for the Washington, D.C., Metro Area
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Taylor Pessin and Anthony Tringali:
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Mixed Signals: A Housing Update for the Washington, D.C., Metro Area
Introduction
The Richmond Fed monitors economic developments within the Fifth District. Recent changes in federal workforce employment and federal private contractors have motivated an ongoing focus on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan statistical area (D.C. MSA), whi
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Go RVing Amplifies 2026 Experiential Events
HERNDON, Virginia, May 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Go RVing Amplifies 2026 Experiential Events
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For 2026, Go RVing is sharpening its experiential strategy around a select group of premium, high-visibility tentpole events designed to position the RV lifestyle at the intersection of American culture, passion points, and consumer conversation.
As part of this evolved approach, Go RVing is prioritizing fewer but significantly la
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Governor Morrisey Announces $12M AMLER Award Distribution for Upshur County Multi-Sport Complex
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Announces $12M AMLER Award Distribution for Upshur County Multi-Sport Complex
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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $12 million Regional Hub Tourism and Recreational Complex. Combined with previously secured grants, this cements a $16.5 million total investment in Upshur County.
"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Upshur Co
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Governor Morrisey Celebrates Elk River Trail Expansion and New Trail Visitors Center in Clay County
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 21 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Celebrates Elk River Trail Expansion and New Trail Visitors Center in Clay County
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today celebrated the opening of the new Elk River Trail Visitors Center at the Dundon Trailhead in Clay County, along with a 4.3-mile expansion of the Elk River Trail and the site's designation as an official Mountaineer Mile location.
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House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report on Equal Representation Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-619) on the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 151). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on April 21, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary and Purpose of Legislation
H.R. 151 directs the inclusion of a question on the decennial census questionnaire for each respondent to indicate for themselves and for each household member whether they are a citizen of the United States.
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MGMA Urges Congress to Pass the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026:
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The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi:
The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical asso
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OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for May 2026
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on May 21, 2026:
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OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for May 2026
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for May 2026.
The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions to correct the deficient practices or violations identified. Actions tak
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Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48952) entitled "Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by public finance specialists Anthony A. Cilluffo and Donald J. Marples.
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SUMMARY
The Opportunity Zone program provides tax incentives to taxpayers who invest in certain designated geographic areas. The program was enacted in 2017, as part of P.L. 115-97, and began operations in
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Players Era, MGM Resorts International and ESPN announce brackets and tournament arena locations for 2026 Players Era Men's Championships
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Players Era, MGM Resorts International and ESPN announce brackets and tournament arena locations for 2026 Players Era Men's Championships
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* Players Era 8 to take place November 17-19, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas
* Players Era 16 will be played Thanksgiving Week, November 24-28, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Michelob ULTRA Arena
* ESPN networks wil
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Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Chairman Capito Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on FY 2027 Budget Request for NRC
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a May 13, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission:
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"Good morning and thank you for joining us today as we hear from members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on the NRC's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. This is the first time that the Committee is hearing from C
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Six Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2026 students share their stories
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 20 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Six Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2026 students share their stories
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In May, more than 350 students in the Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) programs will graduate from Penn State Dickinson Law at the Carlisle and University Park locations. Every student has taken a unique path to this exciting achievement. Here, six
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VIDEO: Capito Delivers Opening Statement at Labor-H Hearing on NIH Budget
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Delivers Opening Statement at Labor-H Hearing on NIH Budget
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To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), chaired a hearing with Director of the
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VIDEO: Capito Participates in THUD Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on DOT Budget
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Capito Participates in THUD Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing on DOT Budget
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To watch Senator Capito's line of questioning, click here or the image above.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Appropriations Committee, participated in a Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriatio
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W.Va. State Treasurer Pack Announces State's Merchant Services Operations Now Accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 20 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Treasurer Pack Announces West Virginia's Merchant Services Operations Now Accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay
State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced Apple Pay and Google Pay are now accepted payment methods under the Banking Services Merchant Services Division. The Division also accepts credit cards and other forms of electronic commerce payments for spending
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