WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Celebrates America's 250th Birthday * Click here or the image above to watch the video. *Click here to download the video.* CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued a video statement celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's independence ahead of the Fourth of July. Full video transcript included below: " Wow! "250 years of Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Encourages Community Lenders to Apply for CDFI Funding Following OMB Release of Grant Applications * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) encourages Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lenders in Idaho and across the country to apply promptly for federal funding after the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released long-awaited Notices of Funding Availability (  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies issued the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * DFI Statement on Supreme Court Rulings on Women's Sports Upon the Supreme Court rulings in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, Bob Eitel, President and Co-Founder of the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI), released the following statement: "The Supreme Court has affirmed what DFI has been fighting for: schools may determine eligibility f  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, July 2 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Empowering remote Navajo veterans * Native Americans have long been reported to serve in the U.S. armed forces at higher rates than most other racial and ethnic groups. Several sources, including the Military Times, report that since 9/11, nearly 19% of Native Americans have served in the military, compared with about 14% of people from all other ethnic groups combined. Yet,  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household   more

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, July 2 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Fairmont State Celebrates New National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology Inductees Across Campus and Community * Fairmont State University is proud to announce its latest lifetime inductees into Gamma Sigma Theta, the National Honor Society for Geospatial Technology, in West Virginia. This prestigious honor recognizes both students and faculty for excellence in geospatial technology and applie  more

AKRON, Ohio, July 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, July 28. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. A question-and-answer session will follow. Investors, customers  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Summary Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) Company Name: Gellert Global Gro  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 2 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Kicks Off Annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival as Part of Statewide Tour Celebrating America250 * RIPLEY, W.Va. \- Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey officially opened the 64th annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival during a ceremony at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center. First established in 1963 through a collaborative vision of multiple state agencies,  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 2 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Takes Inaugural Ride on America250 Wheel * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today took the inaugural ride on the America250 Wheel, officially opening one of the signature attractions of West Virginia's Capital City Celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary. "America250 is an opportunity to celebrate the principles that gave birth to our na  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio  more

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, July 3 -- Pierpont Community and Technical College issued the following news release: * * * Pierpont Community & Technical College Receives Full Accreditation Status Pierpont Community & Technical College has been reaffirmed as fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) following action by the HLC Board of Trustees on June 25, 2026. The decision affirms that the College meets the Commission's accreditation standards and removes Pierpont from "Accredited   more

ROLLA, Missouri, July 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * S&T Concrete Canoe team finishes second in international competition * The Concrete Canoe Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology placed second at their first trip to the American Society of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Student Championship, held June 25-27 in Fairmont, West Virginia. The team competed against 25 other teams from across the U.S., as well as team  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 2 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces Expanded Hope Scholarship Qualifying Expenses, Military Service Member Policy Hope Scholarship Board Disqualifies School, Places Another on Probation - State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, announced the Board has authorized the expansion of various qualifying expenses, including the ability for families t  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Workers at Highline Warren Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (GLEN DALE, W.Va.) - A group of 201 drivers and warehouse workers at Highline Warren in Glen Dale, W. Va., have voted to join Teamsters Local 697. The workers organized for higher wages, better benefits, and stronger workplace protection  more