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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for 2026-05-28 ( 10 items )  
ACC Network unveils Weeks 0-3 of 2026 college football schedule, kicking off August 29 (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network unveils Weeks 0-3 of 2026 college football schedule, kicking off August 29 * * No. 7 Miami, No. 21 Louisville, Clemson and North Carolina headline ACCN's opening four weeks * ACC Network Primetime Football visits Virginia Tech, Clemson and Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte * ACC Network enters its eighth college football season with 13 games across the first four weeks The countdown to kickoff for t more PR

Amtrak Advances Accessibility Improvements at Prince Station in West Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Advances Accessibility Improvements at Prince Station in West Virginia * Platform improvement work at the Prince, WV station (PRC) is currently underway as part of Amtrak's ADA Stations Program. This project represents a total investment of $4.5M and focuses on replacing the existing passenger platform, along with a series of upgrades designed to improve accessibility and enhance the overall customer experience. Improvements will includ more PR

FEMA Approves More Than $28 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover From Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Mid-Atlantic States (10)
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * FEMA Approves More Than $28 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent Disasters and Strengthen Their Resilience Against Future Disasters in Mid-Atlantic States PHILADELPHIA -- Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $28 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, more PR

Governor Morrisey Signs Landmark Workforce Pell Grant and Micro-Credentialing Legislation at New River CTC (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 27 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Signs Landmark Workforce Pell Grant and Micro-Credentialing Legislation at New River CTC * BEAVER, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today signed two major workforce development bills during a bill signing ceremony at New River Community and Technical College aimed at expanding career training opportunities and strengthening West Virginia's skilled workforce pipeline. Together, Senate Bills 402 and 490 will help co more PR

HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech more PR

Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of Maryland Endorsements Ahead of June 23 Primary (10)
WASHINGTON, May 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of Maryland Endorsements Ahead of June 23 Primary * AFGE says Maryland governor and incumbents running for reelection to U.S. House have shown unwavering support for federal employees and working families WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced it is endorsing Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for reelection, as well as a slate of more PR

Miller, Colleagues Introduce Rural Hospital Revitalization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Rural Hospital Revitalization Act * Washington, D.C. - Last week, Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), joined her colleagues, Reps. Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Shomari Figures (AL-02), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jeff Hurd (CO-03) and Lauren Boebert (CO-04), in introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen rural hospital infrastructure and enhance patient care. Th more PR

Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season * * ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games * ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State at Texas, LSU at Ole Miss and more * Comprehens more PR

Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children * Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.  more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children - Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, the law fails to hold social media companies account more PR