Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia
2026-2027 candidates for national office
ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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2026-2027 candidates for national office
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The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and
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Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition Warns FEMA Disaster Recovery Proposals Could Harm Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Review Council's final report. The coalition, encompassing 15 nonprofit organizations focused on federal policies to increase flood resilience in the Appalachian region, raised concerns that certain recommendations in the report could disproportionately imp
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation.
The Secure Am
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Chairman Capito Asks FWS Director Nesvik About FWS Priorities and D.C. District Court Decision
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Capito Asks FWS Director Nesvik About FWS Priorities and D.C. District Court Decision
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing examining the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027.
During the hearing, Chairman Capito asked D
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Praises Committee Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Supporting President Trump's America First Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Praises Committee Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Supporting President Trump's America First Agenda
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore praised the House Appropriations Committee's passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, legislation that provides $64.9 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, includ
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Federal Register: EPA Issues Final Action Withdrawing Failure-to-Submit Findings for State Emissions Plans
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially withdrawing two final actions finding that 13 States and/or local air pollution control agencies failed to submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to address the Agency's 2015 findings of substantial inadequacy and "SIP call" for provisions applying to excess emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM). The partial withdrawal affects six air pollution control agencies. Wit
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Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release:
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Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor
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SREB News Release
CHARLOTTE -Former Sen. Bob Plymale, who served more than three decades in the West Virginia Senate, was recognized at the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting June 6 with both the SREB Distinguished Service Award and the Jac
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Governor Morrisey Announces America250 Poetry Contest
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Announces America250 Poetry Contest
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the launch of the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems celebrating the history, heritage, and shared values of West Virginia and the United States as the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Amer
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Governor Morrisey Keeps Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department Rebuilding Project on Track
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 11 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Keeps Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department Rebuilding Project on Track
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that the State of West Virginia will provide temporary financial backing to ensure construction can immediately move forward on the Chesapeake Volunteer Fire Department substation in Winifrede, which was destroyed during severe flo
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Greene Joins CSU as Senior VP for University Advancement
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 12 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news:
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Greene joins CSU as senior VP for university advancement
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Dr. Shelley W. Greene has joined Charleston Southern University as senior vice president for university advancement, providing oversight for Charleston Southern's philanthropic and fundraising endeavors as the university embarks on its CSU Rise master plan.
In addition, the university's marketing and communication office
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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Midwest Ozone Group Urges EPA to Finalize Utah Ozone Attainment Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midwest Ozone Group, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed rule entitled "Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Reconsideration and Repeal of Finding of Failure To Attain and Reclassification to a Serious Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment by the Moderate Attainment Date But for International Emissions." The letter acco
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Myaamia Center docuseries nominated for regional Emmy
OXFORD, Ohio, June 11 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Myaamia Center docuseries nominated for regional Emmy
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"Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other - Part 1: Tending the Fire," the first episode of the Myaamia Center's docuseries, has been nominated for a regional Emmy.
The episode recently earned three awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television content across all screens.
"Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other"
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Rock the Roost 2027: A West Virginia Battle of the Bands at Fairmont State University
FAIRMONT, West Virginia, June 11 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news:
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Rock the Roost 2027: A West Virginia Battle of the Bands at Fairmont State University
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Accepting band submissions July 1, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Rock the Roost will be a full-day music festival and battle of the bands on June 12, 2027, on Fairmont State's campus. The event will celebrate the sounds, stories, and talent of West Virginia by bringing together bands from across the Mountain State f
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Senate Environment & Public Works Chairman Capito Issues Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed FWS FY2027 Budget
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Proposed FWS FY2027 Budget
Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing examining the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed budget for fiscal year 202
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Senator Justice Joins Director Billy Marshall and US Attorney Moore Capito for Correctional Workers Week
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Senator Justice Joins Director Billy Marshall and US Attorney Moore Capito for Correctional Workers Week
ALDERSON, WV - This week, Senator Jim Justice joined Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Billy Marshall and U.S. Attorney Moore Capito at FPC Alderson to honor correctional workers who lost their lives in the line of duty during a Correctional Workers Week ceremony.
"Our corr
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U.S. Chamber Awards 7 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Awards 7 Chambers of Commerce with Accreditation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - During its summer board meeting last week in Washington, DC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce proudly awarded the Accreditation designation to 7 chambers of commerce, recognizing their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and significant contributions to their communities.
"Earning th
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WVU researcher develops soft and 'squishy' robotic hand for harvesting delicate fruits like strawberries
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU researcher develops soft and 'squishy' robotic hand for harvesting delicate fruits like strawberries
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A new robotic gripper designed to pick fruit could mean supermarket shoppers enjoy better quality produce as well as new options like pawpaws, a West Virginia University researcher said.
Anand Mishra, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering a
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WVU researchers probe spacetime ripples with nearly $6M NSF grant
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU researchers probe spacetime ripples with nearly $6M NSF grant
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Backed by $5.9 million in National Science Foundation funding, West Virginia University researchers are using stars that function like celestial clocks to search for spacetime ripples known as gravitational waves.
The sources of those ripples could be supermassive black holes. They could be "cosmic strings" -cracks in the univer
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WVWC Spirit Award Renamed Alisa Suttle Spirit Award
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news:
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WVWC Spirit Award Renamed Alisa Suttle Spirit Award
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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A long-standing award meant to recognize students at West Virginia Wesleyan College by their positive attitudes, level of contribution to the life of the campus and upbeat approach to their overall college experience, and who simply make our day, is now renamed the Alisa Suttle Spirit Award in honor of the pers
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