Asbestos in Schools: A new Mesothelioma Hope analysis of 5,217 public school facilities using EPA ECHO data finds big enforcement gaps nationwide, with Washington ranking last and West Virginia among the bottom states. Fire Cleanup Watch: WVDEP says sampling at the Camden Avenue site in Parkersburg is ongoing, with results so far not triggering extra protective steps beyond cleanup and monitoring, while the Agriculture Department collected hundreds of soil and water samples. Solar Science & Safety: Aug. 12 brings a partial solar eclipse visible across parts of the U.S. plus the Perseids peaking under a new moon—great conditions for safe stargazing with proper eclipse glasses. Medicaid Work Requirements: West Virginia DHS told lawmakers about an estimated 33,000 expanded Medicaid recipients who may not meet federal work rules starting Jan. 1, 2027. Data Center Policy: Gov. Morrisey and lawmakers unveiled a 20-year Responsible Data Center Development Plan built on seven principles covering electricity costs, water protections, grid reliability, and community oversight. Cybersecurity Push: West Virginia’s CIO says new annual security review requirements aim to make agencies actually follow the state’s cybersecurity rules. Responsible Gaming Research: WVU researchers, funded by Arnold Ventures, are studying loss-chasing in online betting to help operators intervene earlier. Healthcare Tech: WVU Medicine expands its da Vinci surgical robot fleet with 17 more da Vinci 5 systems, boosting regional capacity. Space & Health Research: WVU Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows are advancing studies linking space discovery with patient-focused work.