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On This Day in American History — November 23

(LOOTPRESS) – November 23 brings together a wide range of pivotal American moments — from Civil War strategy and Prohibition battles to groundbreaking scientific discoveries and cultural milestones. It’s a day that highlights the breadth of the American experience: wartime courage, technological innovation, and the steady march of progress across multiple fields.
Below are ten significant events that occurred on this date.

1. 1863 — The Battle for Chattanooga Begins in Earnest
Major General

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How the Time Change Disrupts Sleep — And What Safe Sleep Aids Actually Work

(LOOTPRESS) – Twice a year, millions of Americans go through a state-mandated disruption to their biological clocks: the time change. Whether “springing forward” or “falling back,” the shift can destabilize sleep, energy levels, and even emotional health.
As research continues to develop, it’s becoming clear that these disruptions are not just mild inconveniences — they can meaningfully affect mood, productivity, and overall wellbeing.
So what really happens when the clocks change, and what can

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DEA Proposes Major Telemedicine Rule for Controlled Substances — And It Aligns Closely With West Virginia’s Push to Expand Telehealth

(LOOTPRESS) – The Drug Enforcement Administration has introduced a sweeping new proposed rule that would significantly expand the ability of medical providers to prescribe Schedule III–V controlled substances through telemedicine. If finalized, the proposal would mark a major shift in federal policy and a permanent acknowledgment that telehealth is now embedded in modern medical practice.
But what may be most noteworthy for West Virginia is this: the federal rule mirrors — and in many ways

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ATF Proposes Major Changes to NFA Form 1: What It Means for West Virginia Gun Owners

(LOOTPRESS) – Federal gun regulators are moving to overhaul one of the most commonly used National Firearms Act (NFA) forms — and the changes could significantly simplify life for West Virginia gun owners and dealers.
On October 30, 2025, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) published proposed revisions to ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”), the application used when individuals, trusts, or other entities want to make and register an NFA firearm such as a suppressor,

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ATF Rolls Back ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy: What the Shift Means for Firearms Dealers and Gun Owners

(LOOTPRESS) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has quietly taken a major step toward reforming the way it regulates federally licensed firearms dealers (FFLs). After years of aggressive enforcement under the “Zero Tolerance” policy — a strategy that led to hundreds of FFL revocations nationwide — the agency is now reversing course and signaling a new era of cooperation rather than punishment.
For West Virginia’s gun dealers, gunsmiths, and sporting-goodsretailers,

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IRS Issues New Guidance on Rural and Agricultural Loan Tax Break: What It Means for West Virginia Lenders and Property Owners

(LOOTPRESS) – The Internal Revenue Service has released a significant new piece of guidance that could reshape lending in rural America — including right here in West Virginia. On November 20, 2025, the IRS and U.S. Treasury issued Notice 2025-71, providing interim rules for how lenders may qualify for a new federal tax benefit tied to loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate.
The guidance stems from Section 139L of the Internal Revenue Code, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill

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Two New FDA Cancer Approvals This Week: What They Could Mean for Patients in West Virginia

(LOOTPRESS) – In the span of just a few days, the Food and Drug Administration approved two major cancer treatments — one for a rare genetic form of lung cancer, the other for aggressive bladder cancer.
For a state like West Virginia, where lung cancer rates are among the highest in the country and bladder cancer is more common than the national average, these announcements come with real implications for local patients and healthcare providers.

1. Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) – Targeted therapy for

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Governor Morrisey Grants State Employees a Half-Day Before Thanksgiving

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Morrisey has issued a proclamation granting state employees a half-day off before Thanksgiving.
“In gratitude for the hard work and dedication from our state employees, it is fitting to provide them some additional time to spend with their families and loved ones,” said Governor Morrisey.
The order signed by Governor Morrisey excuses state employees for the second half of Wednesday, November 26, 2025, without charge against accrued annual leave. It does not

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