Housing & Heat Relief: Wood County leaders discussed the Parkersburg-Wood County HOME Consortium Annual Action Plan and local cooling options, aiming to keep income-eligible residents housed and safer during hot stretches. School Funding Pressure: West Virginia House Democrats and candidates renewed calls for an urgent public education special session, warning more schools could close if the state doesn’t act on the school aid formula and related reforms. Nutrition Access: Highmark Health Options West Virginia and Foodsmart launched a personalized nutrition care program for members with chronic conditions, pairing diet guidance with food support to help close rural “food desert” gaps. Public Health Watch: A CDC report highlights rising deadly drug-resistant fungal infections, including Candida auris, with West Virginia University Hospitals noting how hard it can be to clear from healthcare settings. Food Safety: The FDA classified a nationwide recall of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips at the highest risk level over possible Salmonella contamination. Workplace Health & Equity: The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls’ and women’s sports participation, a ruling that will affect school athletics nationwide. Black Lung Benefits: A new federal bill would increase black lung disability stipends and tie future updates to inflation, spotlighting long-running gaps for miners and families in Appalachia. Local Health Support: WVU’s Mountaineer mascot visited a literacy and summer nutrition camp in Parkersburg, underscoring the link between reading support and daily meals for kids.