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The nation’s capital will host an autorace through its streets this summer, President Donald Trump said Friday, reports @fischler.bsky.social.
Start your engines: Trump greenlights IndyCar race around D.C. monuments • West Virginia Watch
The nation’s capital will host an autorace through its streets this summer, President Donald Trump said Friday.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The nation’s capital will host an autorace through its streets this summer, President Donald Trump said Friday, reports @fischler.bsky.social.
COMMENTARY: In reflecting on the countless losses of 2025 on a national, state and personal level, I wonder if perspective can be unearthed. I think that we, as West Virginians, are called to not only unearth a clear perspective, but to take a deep breath and embrace it, writes Kathleen M. Jacobs.
Losing everything in a time of mounting losses: How a waterline break put everything in perspective • West Virginia Watch
In reflecting on the countless losses of 2025 on a national, state and personal level, I wonder if perspective can be unearthed.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM
COMMENTARY: In reflecting on the countless losses of 2025 on a national, state and personal level, I wonder if perspective can be unearthed. I think that we, as West Virginians, are called to not only unearth a clear perspective, but to take a deep breath and embrace it, writes Kathleen M. Jacobs.
President Donald Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair pick likely faces headwinds in the U.S. Senate, as a key lawmaker opposes the administration’s ongoing criminal probe of current Fed leader Jerome Powell, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social.
Trump to nominate former Fed governor to replace Powell as chair • West Virginia Watch
Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair pick likely faces headwinds as a key lawmaker opposes the administration’s ongoing criminal probe of Jerome Powell.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
President Donald Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair pick likely faces headwinds in the U.S. Senate, as a key lawmaker opposes the administration’s ongoing criminal probe of current Fed leader Jerome Powell, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social.
COMMENTARY: New research affirms what the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy has been warning for years: reducing tax rates doesn’t strengthen economies or raise households’ incomes, writes Kelly Allen.
New study finds WV to be only state worse off than it was 50 years ago — more tax cuts won’t help • West Virginia Watch
New research affirms what the WVCBP has been warning for years: reducing tax rates doesn’t strengthen economies or raise households’ incomes.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
COMMENTARY: New research affirms what the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy has been warning for years: reducing tax rates doesn’t strengthen economies or raise households’ incomes, writes Kelly Allen.
The federal government hurtled Friday toward a partial shutdown this weekend, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to negotiate new constraints on immigration enforcement, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social.
With US Senate still tied up over spending deal, partial shutdown begins at midnight • West Virginia Watch
The federal government hurtled Friday toward a partial shutdown this weekend, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to negotiate new…
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January 30, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The federal government hurtled Friday toward a partial shutdown this weekend, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to negotiate new constraints on immigration enforcement, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social.
The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents Friday related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reports Shauneen Miranda.
DOJ releases 3 million pages of Epstein files, taking in 180,000 images and 2,000 videos • West Virginia Watch
The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents Friday related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents Friday related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reports Shauneen Miranda.
After more than 900 public comments were submitted regarding proposed rules for how the West Virginia Department of Commerce will certify microgrids and high impact data centers in the state, a legislative committee approved several changes to the proposals, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
WV lawmakers approve changes to microgrid, data center rules; vote down public transparency measure • West Virginia Watch
The joint Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee approved several changes to microgrid proposals during a meeting Wednesday.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
After more than 900 public comments were submitted regarding proposed rules for how the West Virginia Department of Commerce will certify microgrids and high impact data centers in the state, a legislative committee approved several changes to the proposals, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.
For decades, government funding was withheld from historically Black public colleges and universities, such as Tennessee State University. States across the South have grappled with the question: What could be possible if those debts were repaid?
The Debt: What Tennessee Owes Its HBCU • West Virginia Watch
For decades, government funding was withheld from historically Black public colleges and universities, such as Tennessee State University.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
For decades, government funding was withheld from historically Black public colleges and universities, such as Tennessee State University. States across the South have grappled with the question: What could be possible if those debts were repaid?
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is preparing a response should the Trump administration surge federal immigration agents into the commonwealth, he said Thursday in Washington, D.C., reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says he’s readying for federal immigration crackdown • West Virginia Watch
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro is preparing a response should the Trump administration surge federal immigration agents into the commonwealth.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is preparing a response should the Trump administration surge federal immigration agents into the commonwealth, he said Thursday in Washington, D.C., reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social.
Senators approved requiring public school classrooms to display a Revolutionary-era Bible — known as the Aitken Bible — as a resource while teaching social studies, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
Senate approves putting Revolutionary War era Bible in West Virginia classrooms; bill moves to House • West Virginia Watch
Senators approved requiring public school classrooms to display a Revolutionary-era Bible as a resource while teaching social studies.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Senators approved requiring public school classrooms to display a Revolutionary-era Bible — known as the Aitken Bible — as a resource while teaching social studies, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
As Democrats in Congress call for Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms in light of ICU nurse Alex Pretti’s shooting death in Minneapolis, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told reporters Thursday she can agree with some of their demands, reports @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
Capito ‘frustrated’ over possible partial shutdown nearing, says funding for DHS is ‘critical’ • West Virginia Watch
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told reporters Thursday she can agree with some of Congressional Democrats' calls for ICE reform.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM
As Democrats in Congress call for Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms in light of ICU nurse Alex Pretti’s shooting death in Minneapolis, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told reporters Thursday she can agree with some of their demands, reports @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
Americans feel their health care costs are going up faster than other household expenses, hold President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans responsible and say the issue will factor into their votes in this year’s midterm elections, reports @fischler.bsky.social.
Rising health costs could shift midterm voters toward Democrats, survey shows • West Virginia Watch
Americans feel their health care costs are going up faster than other expenses, hold Trump and congressional Republicans responsible.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Americans feel their health care costs are going up faster than other household expenses, hold President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans responsible and say the issue will factor into their votes in this year’s midterm elections, reports @fischler.bsky.social.
West Virginians would be prohibited from getting close to first responders while they’re performing their duties if they’ve issued a warning, according to a bill passed by the Senate on Thursday, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
WV Senate passes law enforcement safety bill; Democrat says it could ban filming immigration agents • West Virginia Watch
The Senate a bill that would prohibit people from getting close to first responders while they’re performing their duties if they’ve issued a warning.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
West Virginians would be prohibited from getting close to first responders while they’re performing their duties if they’ve issued a warning, according to a bill passed by the Senate on Thursday, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
COMMENTARY: For generations, West Virginians have been talked about — rarely talked with. West Virginia is defined not by what has been taken from us, but by the resilience, creativity and care we show one another in the face of challenge, writes Ellen Allen.
Echoes of Resilience: Mountain Voices on Health and Justice will tell West Virginians' stories • West Virginia Watch
Too often, our state is reduced to a political talking point, a cautionary tale, or dismissed outright as a “lost cause.”
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January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
COMMENTARY: For generations, West Virginians have been talked about — rarely talked with. West Virginia is defined not by what has been taken from us, but by the resilience, creativity and care we show one another in the face of challenge, writes Ellen Allen.
As lawmakers convene for this year’s state legislative sessions, immigration has surged to the top of the agenda. Across the country, dozens of bills touching on immigration enforcement, civil rights and the role of federal agents have been introduced this month, reports @amandavhernan.bsky.social.
State lawmakers stand ready to help ICE — or impede it • West Virginia Watch
As lawmakers convene for this year’s state legislative sessions, immigration has surged to the top of the agenda.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
As lawmakers convene for this year’s state legislative sessions, immigration has surged to the top of the agenda. Across the country, dozens of bills touching on immigration enforcement, civil rights and the role of federal agents have been introduced this month, reports @amandavhernan.bsky.social.
The U.S. Senate was unable to advance a funding package Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown as Democrats press for restrictions on immigration enforcement, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
US Senate fails to advance spending package, with partial shutdown looming Friday night • West Virginia Watch
The U.S. Senate was unable to advance a funding package Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The U.S. Senate was unable to advance a funding package Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown as Democrats press for restrictions on immigration enforcement, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
COMMENTARY: You may have heard of the “garbage wars” of the late 1980s and early 1990s and think of them as the past, but the 2020s bring a new era of “garbage wars” across our country in the form of so-called “advanced, or chemical, recycling," writes Morgan King.
Garbage Wars 2.0: More false promises of economic development in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch
You may have heard of the “garbage wars” of the late 1980s and early 1990s and think of them as the past, but they're still ongoing.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
COMMENTARY: You may have heard of the “garbage wars” of the late 1980s and early 1990s and think of them as the past, but the 2020s bring a new era of “garbage wars” across our country in the form of so-called “advanced, or chemical, recycling," writes Morgan King.
Senators won’t move as quickly as the House of Delegates on a bill that would create an emergency school fund for West Virginia’s financially-strapped public schools. There are concerns in the Senate that the measure could create a “bailout” for schools, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
Emergency school funding bill held up in Senate for fear of creating a ‘bailout’ fund • West Virginia Watch
Senators won’t move as quickly as the House on a bill that would create an emergency school fund for financially-strapped public schools.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Senators won’t move as quickly as the House of Delegates on a bill that would create an emergency school fund for West Virginia’s financially-strapped public schools. There are concerns in the Senate that the measure could create a “bailout” for schools, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
Minnesota’s U.S. senators took to the chamber’s floor Wednesday afternoon to honor two constituents killed by federal agents this month and call for the Department of Homeland Security to end its surge in the Twin Cities, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social and
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US Senate Dems demand mask ban, body camera requirement, IDs for immigration agents • West Virginia Watch
U.S. Senate Democrats detailed the “common sense” changes they want to implement for federal immigration enforcement.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Minnesota’s U.S. senators took to the chamber’s floor Wednesday afternoon to honor two constituents killed by federal agents this month and call for the Department of Homeland Security to end its surge in the Twin Cities, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social and
@arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
@arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
The West Virginia House of Delegates is advancing legislation aimed at ensuring the state continues to receive funding through the Trump administration’s five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, reports @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
WV lawmakers advance legislation aimed at Rural Health Transformation program • West Virginia Watch
The West Virginia House of Delegates is advancing legislation aimed at ensuring the state continues to receive funding through the Trump administration’s five-year, $50 billion Rural Health…
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January 28, 2026 at 10:31 PM
The West Virginia House of Delegates is advancing legislation aimed at ensuring the state continues to receive funding through the Trump administration’s five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, reports @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.
President Trump touted the coming generation of “Trump Account children” Wednesday as the administration aims to deflect attention from rising food prices and a deadly federal immigration crackdown that in recent weeks took the lives of two U.S. citizens, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social.
Trump tries to shift attention away from woes with glitzy Trump Accounts rollout • West Virginia Watch
Trump touted the “Trump Account children” as the administration aims to deflect attention from a deadly federal immigration crackdown.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
President Trump touted the coming generation of “Trump Account children” Wednesday as the administration aims to deflect attention from rising food prices and a deadly federal immigration crackdown that in recent weeks took the lives of two U.S. citizens, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social.
The fierce debate surrounding school choice initiatives took center stage Wednesday during a hearing in a U.S. Senate panel, reports Shauneen Miranda.
Republicans celebrate school choice in US Senate hearing, while Dems question fairness • West Virginia Watch
The fierce debate surrounding school choice initiatives took center stage Wednesday during a hearing in a U.S. Senate panel.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The fierce debate surrounding school choice initiatives took center stage Wednesday during a hearing in a U.S. Senate panel, reports Shauneen Miranda.
Del. Joe Ellington, R-Mercer, and Del. Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, will serve in new roles in the West Virginia House of Delegates, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
New House deputy speaker and education committee chair named as legislative session continues • West Virginia Watch
There are leadership changes in the West Virginia House of Delegates as the legislative session continues.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Del. Joe Ellington, R-Mercer, and Del. Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, will serve in new roles in the West Virginia House of Delegates, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a bill that would require certain West Virginia public school classrooms to display the Aitken Bible after members opposed an amendment to also include the Catholic Bible, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
WV Senate to vote on requiring Aitken Bible in schools after rejecting inclusion of Catholic Bible • West Virginia Watch
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a bill that would require certain West Virginia public school classrooms to display the Aitken Bible.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on a bill that would require certain West Virginia public school classrooms to display the Aitken Bible after members opposed an amendment to also include the Catholic Bible, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.
U.S. Capitol Police investigated a drastic increase in threats against members of Congress and their staffs last year, looking into nearly 15,000 statements, behaviors and communications, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social.
Attack on US Rep. Ilhan Omar follows major uptick in threats against members of Congress • West Virginia Watch
U.S. Capitol Police investigated a drastic increase in threats against members of Congress and their staffs last year.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM
U.S. Capitol Police investigated a drastic increase in threats against members of Congress and their staffs last year, looking into nearly 15,000 statements, behaviors and communications, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social.