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Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief

     Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022, and those West Virginians will Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency to Provide Diesel Fuel Relief for West Virginia Families

Executive order will save businesses and drivers 20.5 cents per gallon as diesel prices reach $6.34 in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a 60-day state of emergencyacross all 55 West Virginia counties and signed an executive order to provide temporary relief for the use of red-dyed diesel fuel. The action will save businesses and Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

EIGHT WEST VIRGINIA PROJECTS AWARDED $360,000 IN USDA SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT FUNDING

Charleston, W.Va. — Eight West Virginia agribusinesses, organizations and agencies will share in over $360,000 in FY2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered through the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA). The USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and Read More…

Government News

GOVERNOR MORRISEY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $3.4 MILLION IN RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION AWARDS TO WVU HEALTH

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $3.4 million in West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program (WV RHTP) awards to West Virginia University (WVU) Health System to expand care for patients with chronic health conditions and help rural hospitals address staffing shortages. The investments will connect patients with healthcare professionals who can monitor Read More…