Vaccination Policy: A new Trump executive order is pushing a more “a la carte” approach to routine childhood shots, raising alarms from pediatric groups that it will add confusion and uncertainty for families. Public Safety Tech: West Virginia lawmakers grilled Flock Safety over AI-enabled surveillance cameras, pressing for details on data storage, access, security, and how misuse is prevented as local agencies expand ALPR use. State IT & Services: Lawmakers also questioned the Department of Human Services’ PATH system and audit-driven cost savings, with officials saying technology fixes could take years to translate into real savings. DMV Modernization: The DMV modernization contract drew more scrutiny, including concerns about cost and moving off an aging mainframe by 2028. Health Funding: Federal grant cuts ended Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program funding for dozens of groups, including some in West Virginia, with critics saying the timing leaves little room to transition. Weather & Climate: NOAA reported July 2026 as the hottest month ever recorded in the U.S., while forecasts warn of severe storms and possible tornadoes in the region. Community Science & Learning: The Clay Center’s Art Takeover invites families to hands-on creativity, blending education and technology-adjacent making for kids and parents.