WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Joanna LeFebvre, policy analyst on the State Fiscal Policy Team: * * * To Public Schools' Detriment, Some States Continue to Increase Spending on Private School Vouchers Every child should have access to a quality public education that prepares them for long-term opportunity and success. Yet lawmakers in many states continue jeopardizing that promise by increasing funding for p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Data: Black Lung Rate in Appalachia Highest in Nearly 50 Years Following a new report that found that coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung at the highest rates in nearly 50 years, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) highlighted the urgent need to strengthen protections for miners and ensure they receive the health care and benefits they have earned. "Coal miners  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amendments to Class D and Class E airspace surrounding Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field in West Virginia to better support instrument flight rule operations and align the airport's controlled airspace with current agency standards. The proposed rule would modify several controlled airspace areas following a biennial airspace review and the planned decommissionin  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia * CHARLESTON, WV -Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a major win for gun owners in West Virginia. A federal judge has ruled in favor of West Virginia and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The decision deems the NFA's   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Carr Leads 15-State Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act (S. 3798/H.R. 1631), critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing ATMs nationwide. Currently, federal law provides s  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing's New Experiential Activation Debuts With Strong Consumer Engagement * Go RVing unveiled its new experiential activation space in 2026, featuring a larger footprint, vibrant branding, and enhanced interactive experiences designed to attract and engage consumers. The refreshed activation made its debut at the first two events of the season, drawing thousands of attende  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Lewis and Upshur County Residents * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available to qualifying individuals who live or work in Lewis and Upshur counties and were impacted by the severe storms, straight li  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Concludes Water Listening Tour in Princeton * PRINCETON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey concluded his two-day Water Listening Tour on Wednesday after meeting with residents, local officials, water operators, business leaders, and community stakeholders across southern West Virginia. "Every West Virginian deserves clean, reliable water, no matter where they live  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 SUBMITTED VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL: https://www.regulations.gov ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226 ATTN: RIN 1140-AA85; Dock  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * HHS Decertifies Kentucky Organ Procurement Organization to Protect Patients, Restore Trust * LEXINGTON, KY-AUGUST 5, 2026-The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today began the decertification of Network for Hope, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Kentucky and parts of Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia, after multiple federal revie  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Capito Highlights Trump Accounts Legislation on CNBC's "Squawk Box" * This morning, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of Senate Republican leadership, joined CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss legislation she recently introduced that would streamline enrollment in Trump Accounts. Yesterday, Senator Capito introduced legislation to provide families with enrollment  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Inspired to teach the next generation of COSD clinicians * When Almara Hutchinson, M.A. '15, first arrived at Radford University as an ambitious graduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program, she planned to become a speech-language pathologist. Instead, inspired by caring mentors, she discovered a passion for teaching the next generation. Now, after earning her Ph.D. in higher ed  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 7 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Drummond leads coalition warning federal contempt ruling could reach state courts Attorney General Gentner Drummond today led a coalition of 11 states in filing a friend-of-the-court brief asking the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to rehear the contempt-of-Congress case against a former White House adviser. Peter Navarro was co  more

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Pierpont Community and Technical College posted the following news release: * * * Pierpont Community & Technical College Expands Student Mental Health Support Through Partnership with Community Care of West Virginia * FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Pierpont Community & Technical College has entered into a partnership with Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) to provide students with expanded access to behavioral health services through Community Care's network of loca  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that he is joining 14 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act, which the coalition calls critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation Prioritizing Research on Tick-Borne Livestock Diseases * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) and Senator Jim Justice (R-West Virginia) in introducing the Emerging Tick-Borne Livestock Disease Research Prioritization Act, which designates tick-borne livestock disease in statute as a high-priority re  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Aug. 6 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU Welcome Week offers new experiences to help students connect, feel at home * A refreshed West Virginia University Welcome Week will offer a variety of traditional events and new experiences from Aug. 12-23, providing both new and returning students with opportunities to connect with others, explore campus life, prepare for success, and give back to the community ahead of the start of the fall s  more