Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia
Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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FirstEnergy Reports Strong 2nd Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms Earnings Guidance and Long-Term Growth Strategy
AKRON, Ohio, July 29 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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FirstEnergy Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results, Reaffirms Earnings Guidance and Long-Term Growth Strategy
Reports second quarter 2026 GAAP and Core Earnings (non-GAAP) of $0.50 per share
Year-to-date GAAP earnings of $1.20 per share and Core Earnings of $1.22 per share
Reaffirms 2026 Core Earnings guidance range of $2.62 to $2.82 per share
Reaffirms Core Earnings compound annual growth nea
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Freedom From Religion Foundation: Speaker Johnson Worrisomely Says Christian Legal Ministry Guides House Leadership
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 29 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson worrisomely says Christian legal ministry guides House leadership
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is expressing concern after House Speaker Mike Johnson declared at a highly influential Christian legal organization's annual summit that it shapes his governance.
Johnson, speaking recently to hundreds of Alliance Defending Freedom supporters in San Diego, repeatedly
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GCSAA Announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant Winners
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 29 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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GCSAA announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant winners
Eleven students have been selected as the 2026 winners from GCSAA based on community service, leadership, academic performance and a written essay
Par Aide sponsors scholarship program for children of superintendents
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded its 2026 Par Aide Garske
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo
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Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8 Million Water Infrastructure Upgrade for Follansbee and Brooke County
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 27 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8 Million Water Infrastructure Upgrade for Follansbee and Brooke County
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FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the start of a $1.8 million infrastructure project to modernize the Hooverson Heights Water Treatment Plant, strengthening the reliability of the region's water system and supporting future economic growth in Brooke Co
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Governor Morrisey Announces 2.6 GW Natural Gas Power Plant in Grant County, Existing Coal Station Remains Operational
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 28 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Announces 2.6 GW Natural Gas Power Plant in Grant County, Existing Coal Station Remains Operational
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a multibillion-dollar energy investment in Grant County that will add 2.6 gigawatts of new natural gas generation for the region, marking another major step toward the Governor's 50 by 50 generation pla
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Governor Morrisey Announces Continued Progress in Flood Recovery Efforts
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 27 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Announces Continued Progress in Flood Recovery Efforts
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced continued progress as state agencies, local governments, first responders, volunteers, and utility crews work together to help communities recover from last week's devastating floods and severe storms.
"From the moment these storms hit, our focus
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Governor Morrisey Appoints Eleni Christina Kontos-Miller to Sixth Family Court Circuit
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 27 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Morrisey Appoints Eleni Christina Kontos-Miller to Sixth Family Court Circuit
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Eleni Christina Kontos-Miller to serve as Family Court Judge for the Sixth Family Court Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Patricia Keller.
"Family Court judges make decisions that sha
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Governor Patrick Morrisey Joins Groundbreaking for Transformational JC Lando Development in Downtown Wheeling
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 28 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news:
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Governor Patrick Morrisey Joins Groundbreaking for Transformational JC Lando Development in Downtown Wheeling
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WHEELING, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey joined local officials, business leaders, and community partners today to celebrate the groundbreaking of the JC Lando redevelopment project, a transformational mixed-use development representing nearly $58.7 million in private
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States, Including Northeast Iowa Community College
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States
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10 New Gable Grants to Community Colleges bring national network of foundation partners to 73, helping revitalize America's infrastructure
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* The Lowe's Foundation announced nearly $8 million in new Gable Grants for 10 community and technical colleges, bringing its total investment i
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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National Park Service Associate Director Cuvelier Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks released the following testimony by Charles Cuvelier, associate director of visitor and resource protection at the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to preserve public lands and historic sites.
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Chairman Daines, Ranking Member King, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Department of the Inte
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Patricia Allen Honored with the Kay Ellerhoff Spirit of ACI Honorary Award
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies issued the following news release:
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Patricia Allen Honored with the Kay Ellerhoff Spirit of ACI Honorary Award
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The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies proudly shares the news that Patricia Allen, Director of Communication at the Association, is recognized as this year's Kay Ellerhoff Spirit of ACI Award winner. Allen was presented with this award during the Association for Conservation Inf
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Patrick J. Sentner Named Director of Real Estate Program
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release:
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Patrick J. Sentner Named Director of Real Estate Program
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Duquesne University's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has named nationally recognized commercial real estate executive Patrick J. Sentner as the inaugural director of its Real Estate program, launching in Fall 2026.
Sentner, who will also serve as an instructor, brings more than 35 years of commercial real estate experience and an ex
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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Scouts Turn Service Into Action: Scouting America Donates Hygiene Kits and Food to West Virginians Recovering From Recent Storms
IRVING, Texas, July 29 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Scouts Turn Service Into Action: Scouting America Donates Hygiene Kits and Food to West Virginians Recovering from Recent Storms
Supplies assembled at the 2026 National Jamboree service project support communities across the Mountain State
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GLEN JEAN, WV - Demonstrating that service remains at the heart of Scouting, Scouting America today announced the d
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Sen. Fetterman Issues Commentary to Washington Post: Why I Changed My Mind About the Filibuster
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, to the Washington Post:
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Why I changed my mind about the filibuster
The 60-vote Senate rule forces compromise. Democrats were wrong to attack it.
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It's not often you hear someone in D.C. admit they were wrong, let alone horribly wrong -- and the entire Democratic Party was, including me.
When Democrats had the presidency and a majority in both chambers, they were frustrated w
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Senator Justice Celebrates New Dominion Energy Natural Gas Plant at Mt. Storm
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Senator Justice Celebrates New Dominion Energy Natural Gas Plant at Mt. Storm
Today, Senator Jim Justice celebrated Dominion Energy's announcement of their plan to construct a new natural gas power plant at Mt. Storm that will run alongside the existing coal plant.
"I've been saying it since the beginning: energy is the lifeblood of West Virginia. Dominion Energy's investment i
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced With Flood Risks
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced with Flood Risks
Companion Legislation was Introduced by Representatives Panetta, Feenstra in the House of Representatives
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Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) were joined by Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa-04) to introduc
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Senators Justice, Blunt Rochester Introduce the FLOOD Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Senators Justice, Blunt Rochester Introduce the FLOOD Act
Recently, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced the bipartisan Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act to help farmers and rural communities have more resources to combat natural disasters.
"West Virginia knows all too well the devastation that flooding can bring - t
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Senators Justice, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Senators Justice, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act
This week, Senator Jim Justice and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Senior Chatbot Protection Act to enact safeguards for senior Americans using A.I. chatbots.
"A.I. chatbots are an incredible tool for older Americans, but we can't miss the opportunity to protect our seniors who rely on chatbots for s
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Virginia Tech: Pet Pig Hogs the Family Couch Again Thanks to Treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Pet pig hogs the family couch again thanks to treatment at Veterinary Teaching Hospital
By Kevin Myatt
Halloween brought a horror story for Elmer the pig.
Elmer typically splits his time between free ranging in the yard with two canine housemates and holding down his favorite spot on the living room couch, where he stretches out the full length of the cushions most days.
But last fall, Alyce McAllister and he
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W.Va. Secretary of State Kris Warner Elected to Serve as Vice President of the National Association of Secretaries of State
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 29 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news:
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WV Secretary of State Kris Warner elected to serve as Vice President of the National Association of Secretaries of State; Reappointed as the National Co-Chair of the NASS Elections Committee
Rapid City, South Dakota - The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) announced that WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has been appointed to serve as National Co-Chair of the NAS
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Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures
Bisignano promised lawmakers he'd "keep every field office open"; in reality, effective office closures across the country making it harder for Americans to access help, benefits
"Since slashing approximately 7,500 agency employees last year, the Trump administration has wreaked havoc at SSA - and Amer
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