Democratic Party Shake-Up: Wheeling attorney Teresa Toriseva is running to replace Mike Pushkin as West Virginia Democratic chair, aiming to “rebuild broken relationships” ahead of the June 6 party officer election. Agriculture Career Pipeline: BHS alum Miyah Swiger was named an FFA America national officer candidate, setting up months of interviews and tests for the 99th National FFA Convention in October. Public Safety Tech Procurement: The FBI is asking biometric vendors for algorithms to support NGI modernization, including fingerprint, facial, iris, and tattoo matching, with a focus on secure cloud deployment. Energy Costs & Grid Pressure: A new map shows where residential electricity prices jumped most, with Maryland up 89% year over year and national averages rising—fueling concerns about fast-rising household bills. Environmental Response: West Virginia DEP is responding to a used oil spill in McDowell County after a valve failure released about 100 gallons; cleanup and containment are underway. Power Infrastructure Hearings: NextEra’s 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt MidAtlantic Resiliency Link is heading to PSC community comment sessions across several WV counties. Tourism Economy: West Virginia tourism leaders say towns lose visitor spending when businesses close on weekends, especially Sundays. Marcellus Deal Watch: Devon Energy is weighing an ~$8B Stone Ridge offer for its Marcellus assets after its Coterra merger. Workforce & Food Security: New SNAP work requirements are set to cut benefits for thousands in California, a reminder of how policy shifts can ripple through food banks and local services.