Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia
"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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"Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" to Air on CBS Tonight
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Tonight, the "Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown" will air from 8:00-9:30 PM ET on the CBS Television Network, and be available to stream tomorrow on Paramount+.
Hosted by television host and entertainment personality Mario Lopez, the national finals mark the conclusion of the first-ever President
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Bennet Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox :
"Today's decision is a setback for LGBTQ+ Americans and another cruel step in President Trump's Supreme Court targeting transgender people. This rul
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Capito Announces $47 Million for Roads and Bridges in Hardy and Kanawha Counties
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito Announces $47 Million for Roads and Bridges in Hardy and Kanawha Counties
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced more than $47 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant
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Capito Applauds Mine Rescue and Emergency Preparedness Grant Funding Opportunity
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito Applauds Mine Rescue and Emergency Preparedness Grant Funding Opportunity
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Labor, Health, and Human Services (LHHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, applauded the availability of up to $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago Grants from the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administratio
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Congressman Biggs Applauds Supreme Court Rulings on Women's Sports, Presidential Authority
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Congressman Biggs Applauds Supreme Court Rulings on Women's Sports, Presidential Authority
Congressman Biggs applauded the U.S. Supreme Court decisions this week in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Trump v. Slaughter.
In West Virginia v. B.P.J., a majority of Supreme Court Justices ruled that states passing laws to protect the integrity of women's sports are not in violation of the Equal Pr
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Congressman Don Davis Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Scholastic Sports Ruling
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Don Davis Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Scholastic Sports Ruling
U.S. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J., which upheld state laws regulating student-athlete participation based on biological sex:
"The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling affirming that s
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Family Research Council: SCOTUS Ruling on Women's Sports Shows Court Cannot Dodge Chaos Created with Redefinition of Marriage
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The Family Research Council issued the following news release:
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SCOTUS Ruling on Women's Sports Shows Court Cannot Dodge Chaos Created with Redefinition of Marriage
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued their 6-3 decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J.. The case was consolidated with Hecox v. Little.
This consolidated case came about after the Idaho state legislature passed its 2020 Fairness in Women's Sports Act and West Virginia enacted their
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Fielding's President Looks Ahead: Lynne Richardson on Leadership, Listening, and Fielding's Next Chapter
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 2 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news:
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Fielding's New President Looks Ahead: Lynne Richardson on Leadership, Listening, and Fielding's Next Chapter
By Catherine Ryan
On Alabama's Gulf Coast, where Lynne Richardson, PhD, lives with her husband, Woody, the days come with a peaceful yet busy choreography: eagles in the trees across the canal, a heron fishing from the dock, barges and cruise ships passing through the Intracoastal Waterw
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employer Checklist for July 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 1, 2026:
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Employer Checklist for July 2026
Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in July 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates:
* Catch up on recent SCOTUS rulings. During the final days of its 2025-2026 term, the Supreme Court issued some key decisions that will affect the workplace. The Court vastly expanded the presidential power to remove memb
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures.
"The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai
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Hispanic Federation Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Restricting Transgender Athletes, Vows to Continue Fighting Attacks on LGBTQ+ Human Rights
NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Restricting Transgender Athletes, Vows to Continue Fighting Attacks on LGBTQ+ Human Rights
Today, Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of the Hispanic Federation, issued the following
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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Kroger Announces Agreement to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion
WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- WilmerHale, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Kroger Announces Agreement to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Giant Eagle, Inc. ("Giant Eagle") announced a definitive agreement under which Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with approximately $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsyl
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Leadership Conference Responds to the Supreme Court's Decisions in Trump vs. Barbara, West Virginia vs. BPJ, Little vs. Hecox, and end of 2026 Term
WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release:
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The Leadership Conference Responds to the Supreme Court's Decisions in Trump v. Barbara, West Virginia v. BPJ, Little v. Hecox, and end of 2026 Term
While the Court upheld birthright citizenship, it decided trans women and girls, refugees fleeing violence, and Back and Brown voters don't count
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Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference o
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League of Women Voters: Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Barring Transgender Girls From School Athletics
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Barring Transgender Girls from School Athletics
Today, the US Supreme Court allowed states to deny transgender girls and women the right to participate in school sports. In a combined decision, the Court effectively blessed state laws requiring proof of "biological sex" to participate in girls' and women's sports teams, exposing even the youngest athletes
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MSHA Seeks Comments on Longview Mine Request to Use 1,000-Foot Trailing Cables Under Safety Modification Petition
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration is seeking public comments on a petition from Allegheny Metallurgical seeking approval to use longer electrical cables underground safely.
The notice, published by the Labor Department, summarizes a petition filed by Allegheny Metallurgical LLC, Volga, West Virginia, requesting a modification of an existing mandatory mine safety standard for its Longview Mine in Barbour County, West Virginia. Commen
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National LGBTQ Task Force Responses to Supreme Court Decisions on Transgender Participation in Sports and Birthright Citizen
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The National LGBTQ Task Force (formerly the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force) issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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The National LGBTQ Task Force Responses to Supreme Court Decisions on Transgender Participation in Sports and Birthright Citizen
The following can be attributed to Allen Morris, Policy Director, National LGBTQ Task Force:
West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox
"Today's decision is devastating and the impact is clear. While this is
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Northwestern Experts on Today's SCOTUS Decisions on Birthright Citizenship and Trans Athletes in Organized Sports
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Northwestern experts on today's SCOTUS decisions on birthright citizenship and trans athletes in organized sports
CHICAGO -- The U.S. Supreme Court today handed down decisions in major cases, including the constitutionality of Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship and whether transgender athletes are allowed to compete in organized sports.
Northwestern Pritzker Scho
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Pierpont Prepares for Fall With Expanded Outreach and Student Support Services
FAIRMONT, West Virginia, July 2 -- Pierpont Community and Technical College issued the following news release:
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Pierpont Prepares for Fall with Expanded Outreach and Student Support Services
Pierpont Community & Technical College is preparing for the upcoming fall term with a continued focus on welcoming new and returning students and ensuring access to the support services needed for success.
College officials said admissions and enrollment efforts remain strong, with outreach and stud
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Public Citizen Issues Letter to Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Public Citizen issued the following letter to members of the Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
Senate Should Not Slash Funding for OSHA
Dear Members of Congress:
Public Citizen, a national nonprofit consumer and worker advocacy organization with more than one million members and supporters, writes to urge the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies
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Reps. Leger Fernandez and Lieu Re-Introduce 21st Century Federal Writers' Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Reps Leger Fernandez and Lieu Re-Introduce 21st Century Federal Writers' Act
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) introduced the 21st Century Federal Writers' Project Act, legislation to create a new grant program administered by the National Endowment for the Arts that will empower America's writers and journalists to capture and
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Senator Justice Delivers Remarks at the Marion County Veterans Memorial Dedication
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Senator Justice Delivers Remarks at the Marion County Veterans Memorial Dedication
FAIRMONT, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the Marion County Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony:
"I know this memorial has been a long time coming, and it is incredible that we get to recognize the 200 veterans whose names are etched into it. Our veterans give so much
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Senator Justice Releases Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Senator Justice Releases Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting Women's Sports
LEWISBURG, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following the Supreme Court upholding West Virginia law in the case of West Virginia v. B.P.J:
"As Governor, I signed the Save Women's Sports Act into law because it was just plain common sense. As a coach, I know our girls work too hard and
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U.S. Department of Education Marks End of Second Annual Title IX Month with Major Enforcement Recap
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Department of Education Marks End of Second Annual Title IX Month with Major Enforcement Recap
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) marked the conclusion of the second annual 'Title IX Month' - honoring the fifty-fourth anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) - by recapping the Trump Administration's continued efforts to protect women and g
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US Department of Labor announces up to $250K in Brookwood-Sago grants available to promote mine safety, health education, training
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor announces up to $250K in Brookwood-Sago grants available to promote mine safety, health education, training
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $250,000 in grant funding to support the delivery of education and training to the nation's mining community to help them identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe and unhealthy working condit
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West Virginia Concludes FY 2026 with $370 Million Revenue Surplus
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 1 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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West Virginia Concludes FY 2026 with $370 Million Revenue Surplus
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West Virginia concluded Fiscal Year 2026 with a strong financial performance, as total General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections reached $5.693 billion, outperforming initial state estimates by $370 million, or seven percent. The fiscal year closed on a strong note with June collections surpassing $569 million, beating
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