A Secret Service agent was injured, but all guests were safely evacuated Late Saturday evening, President Donald Trump and other government leaders were safely evacuated from the White…
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FHWA Invests in Rural Bridge Rebuilding Projects
The funding supports the repair and replacement of 119 bridges across multiple states. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced nearly $408 million in funding to support bridge…
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Supreme Court to Hear Religious Freedom Cases in New Term
The free exercise of religion is at the heart of suits out of Louisiana, Colorado, and California. The Supreme Court kicked off its fall term on Monday. The…
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HHS Launches Initiative to Reform Organ Transplant System
The HRSA investigation showed “disturbing“ practices by a major organ procurement organization. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) issued a report on the investigation into the organ…
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Supreme Court Takes On Challenges to Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
Will hear arguments for two cases challenging Idaho, West Virginia state laws. On Thursday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments for two lawsuits filed against…
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Interior Allocates Funding to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
States and Tribes to lead projects restoring land and water in historic mining regions. The Department of the Interior recently announced nearly $725 million in funding for fiscal…
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West Virginia Collaborates with HHS to Ban Harmful Food Dyes in Schools
The state has also partnered with federal officials to promote healthier nutrition choices and limit soda purchases under SNAP. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.…
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Kentucky and West Virginia
The region recently experienced severe storms, flooding, and mudslides. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to residents in…
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EPA Approves West Virginia’s Underground Carbon Storage
Joins three other authorized states in the endeavor. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted West Virginia the authority to approve underground carbon dioxide storage wells outside of…
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Labor Department to Host Mining Training Conference in West Virginia
Industry leaders will discuss new best practices November 12 to 15. The Department of Labor announced that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold its mining…
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