Hundreds of people marched 2 miles this morning from the federal courthouse in Charleston, WV to the state capitol as part of the No Kings protests. Marchers chanted “No kings, no KKK, no fascist USA” as they walked. Dozens of people honked as they drove by and others parked to join the march.

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Roughly 1,000 are at the WV State Capitol for the “No Kings” protest in Charleston. Chants included calls to “Ditch Morrisey,” “Impeach Trump,” “F*ck Elon,” “No Kings in America” and more. Largest crowd I’ve seen at a protest here since the teachers strikes in 2018 and 2019. Some shots:

As a little known company has proposed a data center and natural gas plant in Tucker County — known for its natural wonder and outdoor recreation — residents are left with questions, mounting concerns and few answers, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

The Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health voted down an amendment to its clean indoor air regulations on Thursday that would have permitted casinos in the county to allow indoor cigarette smoking in 10% of the square footage of their establishment, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

ICYMI: As Huntington and Cabell County are attempting to appeal a 2022 federal ruling, the state Supreme Court on Monday declined to answer a certified question from the federal appeals court on a crucial aspect of the case, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

A federal judge ordered the “full restoration” of services at NIOSH's Respiratory Health Division, ending a reduction in force that robbed coal miners nationwide who rely on the program of options to prevent further illness and injury, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social. buff.ly/g9Aqet0

The death toll from the floods that hit Kentucky over the last week has risen to six, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. via @kentuckylantern.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/six-...

An executive order President Donald Trump signed Tuesday to block state-level renewable-energy initiatives set off alarm bells among climate advocates, reports @fischler.bsky.social.

Trump calls for more coal as his administration delays new black lung protection for miners. Long awaited silica rule was to take effect April 14. It's now delayed until August. @caitycoyne.bsky.social @westvirginiawatch.com kentuckylantern.com/2025/04/09/t...

As President Trump signed several executive orders this week meant to bolster America’s struggling coal industry, miners in Central Appalachia who are responsible for digging up that coal are being left with fewer resources to protect them, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

Another nail was hammered into the coffin of Certificate of Need repeal on Friday, as the West Virginia House of Delegates overwhelmingly voted down — after a drawn out “fiasco” over rules and procedure — a motion to discharge House Bill 2007, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

ICYMI: The West Virginia House of Delegates is considering a bill that would allow the Legislature to write its own rules for disclosing public records, but House Speaker Roger Hanshaw said the intent is not to hide records, reports @amelianews.bsky.social and @lorikerseywv.bsky.social.

The West Virginia Senate passed a bill Wednesday that, if adopted as law, will ban all diversity, equity and inclusion practices and policies in state government and schools, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

London Donahoe was 6 when the 2014 Elk River chemical leak unfolded. He doesn’t remember much, but he does know that because of that action by the Legislature, he was able to grow up under policies that better protected him from potential disasters, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

The hidden danger hanging over planning for a state budget is the uncertainty of federal dollars, particularly Medicaid.

The West Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday rejected a bill that would have allowed businesses and corporations in the state to directly donate up to $2,800 — and potentially more, according to statements — to political candidates, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

Del. Dillon spoke on how most constituents in WV can’t afford to part with $2,800 and are struggling to stay afloat. “And yet, we’re going to open up new avenues for people who have ample resources, virtually unlimited resources, to influence our elections?” westvirginiawatch.com/2025/03/13/w...

The Senate Committee on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health advanced a bill that, if adopted, will incentivize residents to report drug activity to law enforcement with monetary rewards funded by a new excise tax on harm reduction tools, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

🚨Worth watching this week: At 4 p.m. Wednesday, a House Health subcommittee will hold a committee hearing on a bill to that would make all syringe services programs unlawful in WV. There are only 8 SSPs in WV, all already operating under incredibly strict regulations.

Lawmakers on the West Virginia House Health Committee on Monday voted down a committee substitute for a bill that would have, as it was proposed, repealed the certificate of need process statewide, reports @caitycoyne.bsky.social.

Alisa Shepler has been a school nurse for 25 years, and though she could retire, the enjoyment her work has kept her at Fairplains Elementary in Wood County. She may reconsider that if vaccine laws change. @lorikerseywv.bsky.social reports.

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