Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - West Virginia Editors

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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of the First Amendment right of the Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford, Illinois, at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  The PCC of Rockford holds to a traditional Christian teaching on human life and  more
Barrasso for The Washington Post: The Hoover Dam let energy flow. Congress should take the hint.
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso for The Washington Post: The Hoover Dam let energy flow. Congress should take the hint. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today published an op-ed in The Washington Post about recently-introduced permitting reform legislation called the Let America Build Act. Senator Barrasso's legislation aims to streamline the permitting process and lower ene  more
Bluefield State Students Earn National FBLA Honors - Chapter Receives Gold Seal Recognition
BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, June 19 -- Bluefield State University issued the following news: * * * Bluefield State Students Earn National FBLA Honors; Chapter Receives Gold Seal Recognition By Keith Olson Bluefield State University students earned multiple top-10 finishes at the 2026 FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, while the University's chapter received national recognition for excellence, and one of its advi  more
Capito Helps Advance Protect College Sports Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Helps Advance Protect College Sports Act of 2026 * To watch Senator Capito's remarks, click here or on the above image. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, delivered remarks at a full Commerce Committee markup on the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. This legislation, i  more
Capito Statement Ahead of West Virginia Day
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement Ahead of West Virginia Day * Click here to watch the video *Click here to download the video* WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of West Virginia Day, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) released a video message commemorating the state's 163rd birthday, encouraging West Virginians to celebrate the state's heritage and take pride in being a citizen of the Mountain St  more
FirstEnergy Announces Senior Leadership Appointments in Business Transformation, Ethics & Compliance and Security
AKRON, Ohio, June 19 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on June 18, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Announces Senior Leadership Appointments in Business Transformation, Ethics & Compliance and Security Antonio Fernandez appointed Vice President of Business Transformation; Deandra Williams-Lewis named Vice President and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer; Brian Harrell assumes additional role of Chief Privacy Officer - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today announced a series of senior lead  more
FirstEnergy Names Three Senior Leaders to Drive Operational, Safety and Technology Performance
AKRON, Ohio, June 19 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Names Three Senior Leaders to Drive Operational, Safety and Technology Performance Experienced leaders will help improve reliability, accountability and customer experience - FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) recently named three senior leaders to strengthen operational performance, advance its safety culture and accelerate enterprise-wide technology transformation: Chris Beam as President, West Virginia/Mar  more
Fry Pie Factory Issues Voluntary Recall of Pepperoni Rolls for Undeclared Milk Allergen and Process Deviation
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Fry Pie Factory Issues Voluntary Recall of Pepperoni Rolls for Undeclared Milk Allergen and Process Deviation Summary Company Announcement Date: June 12, 2026 FDA Publish Date: June 18, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Milk Company Name: Fry Pie Factory Brand Name: Fry Pie   more
Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $700,000 to Support Rural Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 18 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $700,000 to Support Rural Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $701,410 in grant funding to strengthen services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in rural communities across West Virginia. "Every West Virginian deserves to live f  more
Human-Centered Teaching in a Digital Classroom Environment
ADELPHI, Maryland, June 18 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Human-Centered Teaching in a Digital Classroom Environment * Two UMGC faculty reimagine access, feedback, and connection Teaching in an online environment, like the one at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), presents a unique challenge: How do you build genuine relationships with students you may never meet face to face? Two faculty members in UMGC's School of Cybersecurity and   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 Attorneys General in urging Congressional leaders to continue funding Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for   more
W.Va. State Treasurer Issues Commentary: Universal Education Freedom Arrives in the Mountain State
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 18 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following commentary: * * * Universal Education Freedom Arrives in the Mountain State We have now passed the June 15 deadline marking the end of the application period for 100% funding of the Hope Scholarship program for the 2026-2027 school year. This year's application closure is distinct from the rest because it is the first year of universal eligibility, meaning that every school-aged child is eligib  more
W.Va. State Treasurer Pack Applauds First Lady Melania Trump Initiative for Foster Care Children - Calls for More Resources for Foster Care Services
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 19 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Applauds First Lady Melania Trump Initiative for Foster Care Children - Calls for More Resources for Foster Care Services "Fostering The Future" Would Allow Foster Care Children to Open Trump Accounts with State Support - State Treasurer Larry Pack applauded First Lady Melania Trump's "Fostering the Future." The initiative, announced on Friday, looks to expa  more