PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in West Virginia - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 6.7 pe  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced federal disaster assistance for Kentucky following a major disaster declaration issued by the President on February 24, 2025. The declaration, prompted by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on February 14 and continue to impact the region, makes affected individuals and businesses eligible for disaster loans. Residents of Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Fugitive from West Virginia Arrested by U.S. Marshals in Akron, Guns And Drugs Seized Akron, OH - Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) along with members of the Cops United Felony Fugitive Enforcement Division (CUFFED) from West Virginia, arrested Dayshon Lewis, 24. Lewis was wanted by authorities i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Nullify Biden Plan to Retire American Power Plants Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and 10 of their House colleagues in introducing legislation to nullify Biden-era regulations that would send America's most critical power plants into early retirement. The "Clean Power Plan 2.0," final  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and five of her colleagues introduced the bipartisan the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act, which allows hospice providers to use telehealth to conduct the face-to-face visit required for hospice recertification after 180 days in hospice care. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * New Forever stamps capture the beauty of the Appalachian Trail Feb. 28, 2025 # New Forever Stamps Capture the Beauty of the Appalachian Trail It Spans 14 States and Nearly 2,200 Miles DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- A first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Appalachian Trail Forever stamps was held today at Amicalola Falls State Park. The stunning images will bring a touch of the outdoors to First-Class M  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-336) on the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 (S. 4753), which aims to reform leasing, permitting and judicial review for certain energy and mineral projects. The report was advanced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, on Dec. 19, 2024. * * * Here are excerpts: Purpose The purpose of S. 4753 is to reform leasing, permitting, and judicial review for certain energy and minerals projects, a  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 1 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Speaks to Horace Mann Middle School Students During "Get a Life" Financial Education Event in Charleston State Treasurer Larry Pack on Friday spoke to students at Horace Mann Middle School in Charleston who participated in the State Treasurer's Office's "Get a Life" program, which is designed to teach students how to manage their personal finances before enter  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 1 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Wyoming and Boone Counties Advance to 2025 Academic Showdown Finale Logan, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (SWVCTC) congratulate Westside High School Team 1 (Wyoming County) for placing first and Sherman Senior High School Team 1 (Boone County) for placing second during the Region 4 competition of t  more