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Healthcare & Public Safety

September 9, 2026

Morrisey announces grant to recruit rural healthcare workers

The Ascend WV initiative aims to recruit at least 125 healthcare professionals to rural communities in its first year while helping them relocate and build local connections.

Economy & Budget

September 3, 2026

Morrisey announces $12B data center project in Mason County

Starwood Digital Ventures plans Project Tamarack in West Columbia with closed-loop cooling and company-funded infrastructure intended to protect water and utility customers.

Economy & Budget

September 1, 2026

West Virginia revenue collections beat August estimate by $35M

The state collected roughly $450 million for the month and stood $46 million above estimates through the first two months of the fiscal year.

Economy & Budget

August 28, 2026

Reported $45B AI agreement brings new momentum to West Virginia

Reports say Nscale reached a six-year agreement with Anthropic for roughly 460 megawatts of computing capacity at its West Virginia campus.

Energy & Environment

August 27, 2026

State and federal crews begin hazardous-material cleanup in Oceana

WVDEP and EPA Region 3 moved to remove leaking dry-cleaning solvents from the abandoned Belchers Cleaners property before conditions create a larger risk.

Healthcare & Public Safety

August 24, 2026

Morrisey announces $2.34M to expand rural medical transportation

The Rural Health Link opportunity will support more vehicles, drivers, operating hours, and service coverage for patients who struggle to reach care.

Government & Policy

August 20, 2026

Morrisey announces emergency action on Wayne County water systems

The response includes a proposed $4 million emergency pipeline and $150,000 to extend service as local systems lose hundreds of thousands of gallons each day.

Healthcare & Public Safety

August 20, 2026

Morrisey declares statewide emergency after new flooding

A separate 30-day emergency declaration covers all 55 counties after storms brought flash flooding, mudslides, damaging winds, and water rescues.

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