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EPA Rolls Back GHG Emission Standards and Endangerment Finding

The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Trump, has announced the repeal of the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and all subsequent federal GHG emission standards for vehicles and engines. This action is projected to save American taxpayers over $1.3 trillion and is described as the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history.

West Virginia AG Sues Apple Over CSAM Distribution on iCloud

The West Virginia Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging the company knowingly allowed its iCloud platform to be used for distributing and storing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief requiring Apple to implement effective CSAM detection measures.

West Virginia Leads 21 States Challenging Federal Ban on Gas Appliances

West Virginia, leading a 21-state coalition, has urged the Supreme Court to block federal Department of Energy efficiency standards that effectively ban many natural gas appliances. The coalition argues these standards violate the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by prohibiting appliances with protected performance characteristics.

Attorney General McCuskey Announces National Slam the Scam Day

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced March 5, 2026, as National Slam the Scam Day, a joint effort to protect consumers from scams. The announcement highlights increasing scam losses, new scam trends like AI voice cloning and sim swapping, and provides resources for reporting fraud.

West Virginia Medicaid Can Exclude Gender-Affirming Surgeries

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling, upholding West Virginia's authority to exclude gender-affirming surgeries from Medicaid coverage. The court found the state's policy does not violate the Equal Protection Clause, the Affordable Care Act, or the Medicaid Act, prioritizing taxpayer funds for essential medical care.