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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for 2026-07-23 ( 15 items )  
BridgeValley Community and Technical College Named Among West Virginia's First Purple Star Award Recipients at the Post-Secondary Level (10)
SOUTH CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 22 -- BridgeValley Community and Technical College posted the following news: * * * BridgeValley Community and Technical College Named Among West Virginia's First Purple Star Award Recipients at the Post-Secondary Level * Designation recognizes BridgeValley's commitment to serving military-connected students and families [PHOTO: Jessica Frye, Program Specialist, Veterans' Education and Training Programs; Misi Lair, Director of Veteran Affairs at BridgeValley Community and Technical College; and Rikki  more PR

Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds House Passage of Reconciliation Budget Resolution and Stop Insider Trading Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Applauds House Passage of Reconciliation Budget Resolution and Stop Insider Trading Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore joined his Republican colleagues in voting to pass the Budget Resolution for Reconciliation 3.0 - the SAVE and Protect America Act - and H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, two key measures advancing election integrity, government accountability, and President Trump's  more PR

FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share (10)
AKRON, Ohio, July 23 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 7, 2026. * * * FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one  more PR

Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls Spicy Breakfast Burrito Due to Undeclared Soy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Fresh & Ready Foods LLC Recalls Spicy Breakfast Burrito due to Undeclared Soy Summary Company Announcement Date: July 21, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 22, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared soy allergen due to inadvertent inclusion of sausage in products labeled as vegetarian Company Name: Fresh & Ready Foods LLC Brand Name: Sprig & Sprout; Fresh and Ready Pr more PR

Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for All 55 Counties Due to Severe Weather (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 21 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for All 55 Counties Due to Severe Weather * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties as severe storms continue to move across West Virginia, resulting in flash flooding, landslides, road closures, and other dangerous conditions. "Many West Virginians are helping communities deal with flooding, property damage, and dangerous more PR

Governor Morrisey Declares State of Preparedness for All 55 Counties Ahead of Severe Weather Systems (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 21 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Declares State of Preparedness for All 55 Counties Ahead of Severe Weather Systems * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a statewide State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties in response to severe weather forecasts threatening the region. Beginning today, July 21, 2026, a series of storm systems is expected to track across the state, bringing severe thunderstorms, damaging more PR

Governor Morrisey Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Southern West Virginia Flooding (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 21 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Southern West Virginia Flooding * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today formally requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the catastrophic flooding that struck southern West Virginia on June 22-23. The request seeks federal Individual Assistance for Boone and Logan counties and statewide H more PR

New Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * New Billboard Thanks Congress for Helping 18 Million Cancer Survivors Celebrate America's 250th * Charleston, W. Va. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Charleston to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures. "As a triple-negative breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at age 43, I know the importance of cancer  more PR

Pa. Agriculture Secretary: State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro Creates $10 Million Fund to Support Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * New State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro Creates $10 Million Fund to Support Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze At Centre County orchard, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding gathers fruit growers for input to shape longterm support, encouraging Pennsylvanians to shop local. - Port Matilda, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Way Fruit Fa more PR

Pa. State Sen. Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed Into Law (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed into Law Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for the cosmetology workforce has been signed into law by the governor, a major step in addressing Pennsylvania's ongoing workforce shortages. "With salons and small businesses across Pennsylvania struggling to find enough licensed professionals, this new law will make it far easier more PR

R.I. Education Dept.: State Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Rhode Island Students Selected as Delegates to Prestigious 2026 National Youth Science Camp Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that AraOluwa Adetunji of East Greenwich High School and Philip Spradlin of Barrington High School have been selected to represent Rhode Island at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Held annu more PR

Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations  more PR

West Liberty University Chi Omega Chapter Recognized at National Biennial Convention (10)
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 22 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Chi Omega Chapter Recognized at National Biennial Convention * WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. -Representatives from West Liberty University's Nu Theta Chapter of Chi Omega recently attended the 66th Biennial Chi Omega Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, joining collegiate and alumnae members from chapters across the country for leadership development, organizational business, and recognition of chapter achievements. Held every two yea more PR

WVU to help welcome and engage thousands of Scouts during National Jamboree in Fayette County (10)
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 22 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU to help welcome and engage thousands of Scouts during National Jamboree in Fayette County * As Scouting America's National Jamboree opens in Fayette County, West Virginia University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State. "Lessons learned in Scouting foster character development along with leadership and citizenship skills that  more PR

WVWC Professor Invited to Display West Virginia Cryptids at Universal Studios' Gaming Community Expo (10)
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 21 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Professor Invited to Display West Virginia Cryptids at Universal Studios' Gaming Community Expo * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A West Virginia Wesleyan College professor will be traveling with some unusually large luggage this week after being invited by Gaming Community Expo (GCX), hosted by Universal Studios, to display some of the West Virginia cryptids at the event, which attracts about 10,000 gamers annually. Dr. Greg Popovich -  more PR