Public Health & Safety: A federal judge denied West Virginia’s request to pause a foster care class action, keeping the case moving after years of delay. Healthcare Workforce & Education: Pierpont Community & Technical College students swept national recognition from American Medical Technologists in technical writing, while Pierpont culinary leader Natalie Feltz earned the American Culinary Federation President’s Medal. Substance Use & Treatment Funding: Gov. Morrisey announced new appointments tied to opioid settlement spending, aimed at prevention, treatment and recovery for West Virginians. Environmental Health: A new report links proposed data center projects in Putnam and Mason counties to wetland loss and impacts on threatened species, raising local health and environmental concerns. Community Health Access: Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley broke ground on its 119th home in Parkersburg, supported by local health and community partners. Local Wellness & Lifestyle: OMEGA’s Mother’s Day campaign raised $148,018 for the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia, supporting foster and adoptive placements and emergency shelters. Medical Cannabis: Trulieve scheduled its Q2 2026 results call for Aug. 7, with operations including West Virginia. Food & Nutrition Policy: A judge struck down SNAP restrictions tied to “unhealthy” items, and Iowa Gov. Reynolds is urging a federal appeal—West Virginia was included in the ruling.