News Tipoffs - West Virginia Editors
AG Labrador Demands Answers from Big Four Accounting Firms Over Climate Change Conflicts of Interest
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 31 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Demands Answers from Big Four Accounting Firms Over Climate Change Conflicts of Interest
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BOISE, ID - Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in raising concerns over climate-related activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The letter addresses the Big 4
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
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Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful en
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August 2026 General Revenue Fund Collections Overview
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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August 2026 General Revenue Fund Collections Overview
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- West Virginia's total General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections for August were $449 million, exceeding estimates by $34 million, or 8.4%. For the Fiscal Year-to-Date (FYTD) through August, total GRF collections of $838 million exceeded the estimate of $792 million by $46 million, or 5.8%. Total GRF collection
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Reports of U.S. Navy Renaming Aircraft Carrier After Trump Instead of Heroic Black Sailor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Reports of U.S. Navy Renaming Aircraft Carrier After Trump Instead of Heroic Black Sailor
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
"Doris "Dorie" Miller was a U.S. Navy sailor who served as a mess attendant aboard the USS West Virginia, helping carry wound
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Congressman Blake Moore's Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Blake Moore's Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act Passes the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act passed the House of Representatives. Introduced by Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT) and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX), this legislation is the final legislative step in establishing a locatio
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds Passage of Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds Passage of Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore today applauded the passage of the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, legislation that will ensure the National Medal of Honor Monument honoring America's Medal of Honor recipients is located
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Riley M. Moore Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore announced that he is cosponsoring the Ratepayer Protection Act, today. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO), would ensure that data centers -not American families, small businesses, and other ratepayers -are responsible for the
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Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion
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When Deana Youngblood returned from a trip to South Carolina in 2025, she was coughing up something dark and struggling to breathe. She had no health insurance and nowhere obvious to turn, so she called Wheeling Health Right, the only free clinic in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle.
By the next day, Youngblood had recei
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Houston City College selected for 'National Workforce Futures Accelerator'
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Houston City College selected for 'National Workforce Futures Accelerator'
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Houston City College (HCC) has been selected as one of 15 community colleges nationwide to participate in the inaugural Workforce Futures Accelerator, a three-year initiative led by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) with support from Google.org.
The initiative will help HCC embed virtual, project-based learning oppor
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HPU Awards and Honors: August 2026
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- High Point University issued the following news release:
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HPU Awards and Honors: August 2026
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High Point University's Workman School of Dental Medicine recently marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its inaugural cohort of post-doctoral residents and fellows. From left, Dr. Jerry Reeves, assistant Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program director for the dental school, with the school's first AEGD residents Hatice Burcu Tuzcu
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Marshall University to host Oct. 8 fireside chat on future of research
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Marshall University posted the following news release:
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Marshall University to host Oct. 8 fireside chat on future of research
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Marshall University President Brad D. Smith will host a fireside chat with Gautam Pillay, Ph.D., vice president for research and executive director of the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC), on Thursday, Oct. 8.
The fireside chat is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Encova Auditorium at the Brad
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Meet USU Eastern's New Arts and Sciences Faculty
PRICE, Utah, Aug. 31 -- Utah State University Eastern campus posted the following news:
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Meet USU Eastern's New Arts and Sciences Faculty
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Editor's note: In the first of a two-part series introducing new and transitioning faculty at USU Eastern, this feature highlights Jared Arnell, physics lecturer, and David Baca, professional practice assistant professor in criminal justice. Both bring unique professional and academic experiences to the classroom and a shared enthusiasm for helping
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National Association of State Energy Officials: West Virginia Launches Home Energy Rebates Program Pilot
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Sept. 1, 2026:
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West Virginia Launches Home Energy Rebates Program Pilot
By Alannah Bell, NASEO
On August 3, 2026, the West Virginia Office of Energy launched the pilot phase of its Home Owner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Rebate Program. The program provides rebates for whole-home energy saving projects based on the household's Area Median Income and projected energy saving
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Secures Legal Victory Against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable.
The law aimed to impose $75 billion i
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PHOTOS: Capito Visits Charleston Area Alliance, West Virginia 211 United Way
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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PHOTOS: Capito Visits Charleston Area Alliance, West Virginia 211 United Way
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, made stops in Charleston, W.Va. to view initiatives supporting small business and flood response efforts in West Virginia.
To begin the day, Senator Capito visited the Charleston Area All
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Reps. Mfume, Bell, Strickland Lead 70+ Congresspeople in Efforts to Stop Navy from Renaming Ship Honoring War Hero to instead Honor Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Mfume, Bell, Strickland Lead 70+ Congresspeople in Efforts to Stop Navy from Renaming Ship Honoring War Hero to instead Honor Donald Trump
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Last week, Representatives Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), led over 70 of their Democratic House colleagues in an effort pressing Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao
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Ryan Bailey Named Acting Director of Athletics at Bluefield State University
BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Bluefield State University posted the following news:
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Ryan Bailey Named Acting Director of Athletics at Bluefield State University
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Bluefield State University today announced that Ryan Bailey has been named Acting Director of Athletics, effective immediately. Bailey, who has served the university in a series of increasingly senior athletics roles since 2016, will oversee the department's day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and continued com
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Save the Children: First-Ever National Rural Child Well-Being Database, Report Reveal Opportunity Gaps for Rural America's Kids
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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First-Ever National Rural Child Well-Being Database, Report Reveal Opportunity Gaps for Rural America's Kids
Rural Child Well-Being Dashboards, Report Show Children Growing up in Rural Communities More Likely to Experience Poverty, Food Insecurity, Lower Re
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Sen. Justice Delivers Remarks at Diversified Energy 25th Anniversary Celebration
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following remarks on Aug. 31, 2026, at Diversified Energy's 25th anniversary celebration:
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Today, Senator Jim Justice delivered remarks at Diversified Energy's 25th anniversary celebration to a crowd of community partners and industry leaders.
"Diversified Energy's success is a West Virginia success story. For 25 years, they've created good-paying jobs, strengthened communities, and helped keep West Virgi
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Senator Justice Celebrates Passage of the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Senator Justice Celebrates Passage of the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
Today, Senator Jim Justice celebrated the passage of his Bill, the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, in the House:
"Our Medal of Honor recipients represent the very best of America, and we owe them a debt we can never repay. I k
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Senator Justice Visits Bluefield State University in Support of the HBCU Arts Act and IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Senator Justice Visits Bluefield State University in Support of the HBCU Arts Act and IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
BLUEFIELD, WV - Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Bluefield State University to meet with students and deliver remarks on the HBCU Arts Act and the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act.
"HBCUs have been educating leaders, opening doors, and creating opportunities for generations. Bluefield St
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UC Named a "Best School for Men in Nursing" For the Third Year
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 1 -- University of Charleston posted the following news:
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UC Named a "Best School for Men in Nursing" For the Third Year
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The American Association for Men in Nursing has named the University of Charleston as one of its "Best Schools for Men in Nursing" for the third year in a row.
The award recognizes a nursing school or college that actively recruits and retains men in nursing, provides a supportive educational environment for male students, and educa
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Utah Helps Defeat New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law
A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other sta
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West Virginia Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 31 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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West Virginia Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Today, West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to en
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Wheeling University August Update
WHEELING, West Virginia, Aug. 31 -- Wheeling University posted the following news:
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Wheeling University August Update
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Dear Wheeling University Community,
On Monday, August 17, the Opening Session for all faculty and staff began with Mass in the Chapel of Mary and Joseph celebrated by Father David Griffin, Director of Campus Ministry.
Following Mass, faculty and staff gathered in Troy Theater and heard opening remarks from Mr. David Hendrickson, Chair of the Board of Trustees. Univer
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