Monday - September 14, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Nearly $600M from DuPont/Chemours in Largest State Environmental Damages Recovery
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Nearly $600M from DuPont/Chemours in Largest State Environmental Damages Recovery * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson today announced a $590 million deal between the state of North Carolina, 11 local governments, and DuPont and Chemours over PFAS conta  more
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region August 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Sept. 11, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.2 percent in August, up 3.1 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.2 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 perc  more
CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism Targeting Maryland Mosque
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism Targeting Maryland Mosque The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate vandalism targeting a Maryland mosque as a possible hate crime. On Wednesday evening, an unknown m  more
Capito Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks: "On September 11, 2001, our nation and the world were forever changed. For those of us who lived through this day, the images and the heartbreak are impossible to forget  more
Congressman Riley M. Moore Discusses Work to Strengthen West Virginia Manufacturing Sector
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Discusses Work to Strengthen West Virginia Manufacturing Sector * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore joined Randolph County Economic Development Authority Director and State Senator Robbie Morris at Greenfield Cabinetry in Elkins today to discuss efforts to strengthen West Virginia's manufacturing sector and expand economic opportunities across the stat  more
FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Alumni
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Social Sciences and Public Policy announces 2026-2027 Distinguished Alumni * The Florida State University College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) will honor three graduates with Distinguished Alumni Awards for their professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the college and university. Jeralynn (Lynne) S. Cossman, Larry Hogan and Gene Moran will be  more
Governor Morrisey Delivers Address on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Parkersburg High School
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Delivers Address on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Parkersburg High School * PARKERSBURG, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered an address at Parkersburg High School on Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The event brought together the entire student body, members of the local community, and the family of Mary Lou Hague,   more
Governor Morrisey Delivers Remarks at FBI 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Clarksburg
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Delivers Remarks at FBI 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Clarksburg * CLARKSBURG, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey joined federal law enforcement officials, first responders, and community members today at the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The solemn ceremony brought to  more
Governor Morrisey Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at state facilities to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. "Twenty-five years later,  more
Grateful Confidence Sets the Tone for a New Year at Bethany
BETHANY, West Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Bethany College issued the following news: * * * Grateful Confidence Sets the Tone for a New Year at Bethany BETHANY, W.Va. (Sept. 11, 2026) -- Bethany College officially opened the 2026-27 academic year Thursday with its annual Fall Convocation, bringing the campus community together to celebrate the start of a new academic year, recognize members of the Bethany community, and welcome distinguished alumnus and biomedical researcher Dr. Robert M. Brosh, Jr.  more
Marshall University launches new leadership specialization on Coursera
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University launches new leadership specialization on Coursera * Marshall University is expanding access to President Brad D. Smith's proven leadership philosophy with the launch of The Principles of Leadership: The Five P's, a new three-course specialization available through Coursera. Built around Smith's "Five Principles of Leadership, Potential, Purpose, People, Playbook and Pay I  more
Penn State Dickinson Law hosts 2026 Pennsylvania Agricultural Law Symposium
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law hosts 2026 Pennsylvania Agricultural Law Symposium * CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law and the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law (CASL) hosted the 2026 Pennsylvania Agricultural Law Symposium at the Carlisle location on September 3. The event brought together students, practitioners, alumni, staff, and faculty members for a day dedicated   more
Pittsburgh Business Times Spotlights Dinsmore's Jill Rice
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Pittsburgh Business Times Spotlights Dinsmore's Jill Rice * In a series profiling Morgantown, West Virginia, and leaders in the community, the Pittsburgh Business Times highlights Office Managing Partner Jill Cranston Rice, her career and Dinsmore's involvement in the community. Professionals chosen for the Leading Morgantown series range from the heads of West Vir  more
Protect Our Care Statement: Trump Administration Lies to West Virginians After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to West Virginians After Gutting Rural Health Care Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Trump administration announced misleading "rural health investments" in West Virginia, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged West Virginia's health care system and left rural communities in the dust.  more
Senator Justice Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September 11, 2026 Senator Justice Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senator Jim Justice released the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001: "It's hard to believe twenty-five years have passed since that terrible day that changed our lives forever. Every year when this day comes around, my heart breaks all over again for the  more
Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network   more
UTIA Launches Fellowship to Prepare Future Animal Science Professionals
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Launches Fellowship to Prepare Future Animal Science Professionals * F.U.S.E. Animal Science will integrate undergraduate research, Extension and professional development KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Preparing the next generation of animal science professionals requires students to develop both strong scientific skills and the ability to apply that knowledge in real-wor  more
WildEarth Guardians: Data Reveals More Than 1.9 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Has Polluted New Mexico in 2026
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 12 (TNSrpt) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026: * * * New Data Reveals More Than 1.9 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Has Polluted New Mexico in 2026 New findings build on WildEarth Guardians' ongoing analysis of state oil and gas spill records - PAGUATE, N.M. - Oil and gas companies have reported spilling more than 1.9 million gallons of toxic oil and gas waste that polluted New Mexico so far in 2026, with more than ha  more