State Budget: West Virginia closed FY 2026 with $370 million above forecast in General Revenue Fund collections, giving the state room to fund obligations like roads and infrastructure and the Hope Scholarship. Workforce Policy: Gov. Morrisey signed the Voluntary Portable Benefits Plan Act, letting businesses contribute to portable benefits for independent contractors without changing their employment status. Utilities Oversight: The Public Service Commission opened a fact-finding review of water pressure standards and approved a $60 million landline fund tied to Verizon’s Frontier deal. Health & Consumer Protection: A multistate coalition announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with West Virginia tied to the broader enforcement push. Data Privacy Fallout: Louisiana is set to receive $258,668 from a multistate 23andMe bankruptcy settlement tied to the 2023 genetic data breach. Local Business/Industry: Japanese executives toured Wood County industrial sites as part of an economic development push led by the Polymer Alliance Zone. Hospitality/Finance Watch: Omni affiliate lawyers asked a federal judge about a potential $500 million refinancing involving The Greenbrier, as the resort’s ownership battle continues. Community & Heritage: Mount Hope officials face calls to restore the Siltix Mine memorial site to better reflect the miners it honors.