Central Appalachia Pulse

Practical KY session wins for residents:

• Driver's licenses: $37M funds new regional offices in Bullitt, Oldham, Barren counties; summer system...

GA session ends with RVA wins; local agendas ramp up this week:

• Mon (today): Charlottesville reallocates trail funds, approves housing bonds;...

• Weekly relief: Prices fell 4.5¢ to $3.84/gal, national avg down 9.4¢ to $3.97.
• Monthly uptick: +18.4¢ from last month.
• YoY jump: +87.7¢ vs....

TDOT's pothole repairs on I-275 southbound in Knoxville mean nightly disruptions:

• Overnight lane shutdowns for milling and repaving started last...

Critical deadlines for Central Appalachia primaries – don't miss out:

• Louisville, KY: Register by 4pm today (Monday) at Jefferson County Election...

Key update on TN healthcare access:

• 'CVS Bill' heads to full House/Senate votes today: Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers like CVS Health from...

Boost your career or hire talent at WorkForce WV's Statewide Virtual Job Fair on May 6, 1-3:30 p.m.—registration required for both sides.

• Proven...

Enrollment-driven crisis hits WV public schools hard:

• Layoffs surge: Upshur County axes 67 teachers/staff; Cabell cuts 107 positions amid 2,686...

Education and Family Policy Updates

• 🔥 KY School Choice Override: Kentucky House votes to override Beshear's veto of school choice bill House...

• Affordable housing crisis top of mind in Tennessee, with proposal targeting rental costs.
• Focus on standardizing tax rates for rental properties,...

Local leaders react to 2026 GA end with budget worries ahead of April 22 reconvene:

• Stafford supervisors frustrated: No state aid amid decade of tax...

Election Commission voted 5-0 to dismiss County Commissioner Steve's election challenge at a special Wednesday morning meeting. Unanimous resolution ends local TN county dispute.

• Key impact for homes: AEP Ohio customers face $7.90 higher monthly bills starting April 1.
• PUCO approved unanimously just hours ago; commercial...

Historic recognition for over 100 women vets at the Virginia War Memorial during Women Veterans Week.

• VA leads nation with highest per capita women...

• House Bill 646 up for vote today: Creates Data Center Study Commission with lawmakers and experts to assess impacts on power grid, water, farmland,...

• Tax relief secured: Lawmakers approved a 5% personal income tax cut in the 2026 budget, a compromise from Gov. Morrisey's 10% push to avoid...

Ohio outdoor enthusiasts: Apply by March 31 for special spring wild turkey hunts and Cold Creek trout fishing lotteries.

• Turkey hunts at Eagle...

• Hundreds gathered in Capitol Square to protest proposed assault weapons ban, targeting Gov. Spanberger for veto.
• Expected thousands, but turnout...

Winners of the ‘Mountains Are Always Free’ contest showcase WV's state parks and forests:

• Matthew Marsh (Keyser): Elakala Falls at Blackwater...

Weekend travel alert for Louisville commuters: I-65 South off-ramp at Exit 136C to Jefferson Street closes 7 p.m. Fri, Mar 20 to 1 p.m. Sat, Mar 21...