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West Virginia cracks down on major banks over environmental activism
The State of West Virginia banned four major financial institutions from entering into tens of billions of dollars worth of state contracts over their environmental policies.
West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore added Citigroup, TD Bank, HSBC and The Northern Trust Company – banks which collectively oversee assets worth trillions of dollars – to his state’s Restricted Financial Institution List after he determined they are actively engaged in a boycott of the fossil fuel industry.
The action was taken in accordance with a 2022 law the state’s legislature passed to fight back against the sustainable investing movement.
“We are absolutely going to stand by our industries here in fossil fuels,” Moore told FOX Business. “Last year, the world burned more coal than any time in human history. The consumption of coal is not going down. That is a myth that is proliferated by the climate-activist left. So, why would we put ourselves in a position to not be part of that?”
West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office
Overall, the Investment and Banking Services Division of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office managed $22 billion in banking transactions last year.
The four institutions Moore listed on Monday, in addition to the existing banks listed, will be barred from the opportunity to bid on those transactions in the future.
According to Moore’s office, the banks were added to the Restricted Financial Institution List following an extensive review of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies.
The ESG movement, which has picked up steam in recent years, broadly calls for investments to be pulled from traditional energy industries and diverted to green energy industries in the fight against global warming.
In accordance with state law, Moore issued notices in late February to Citigroup, TD Bank, HSBC and The Northern Trust Company, warning that they would be listed unless they altered their ESG strategy or demonstrated they are not boycotting the fossil fuel industry.
Two other banks, BMO Bank and Fifth Third Bank, were also warned at the time, but they have since shown their investment strategy doesn’t boycott traditional energy companies.
“I applaud both of these institutions for working with us in a cooperative way to ensure the free market remains free and our state’s critical industries are treated fairly,” said Moore.
Moore’s announcement Monday represents a new front in West Virginia’s war on the ESG movement.
While his office previously reviewed and listed banks currently engaged in business with the state, he recently expanded the scope of his ongoing review of the banking sector to include institutions not currently authorized to do business with the state.
The four banks listed join BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo & Co., which remain on the Restricted Financial Institution List.
Moore published his first list in July 2022 after West Virginia enacted the Restricted Financial Institution List law, which he had proposed.
That law empowers the West Virginia Office of the State Treasurer to list financial institutions that have publicly stated they will refuse, terminate or limit doing business with coal, oil or natural gas companies “without a reasonable business purpose.”
The banks Moore has already listed, though, have pushed back, arguing they do not boycott the fossil fuel industry.
For example, BlackRock noted in its 2022 response to Moore that it is among the largest investors in energy companies, with about $286 billion in assets invested in those companies globally.
“Northern Trust does not restrict or prohibit investment in fossil fuel-based energy companies,” a Northern Trust spokesperson said in a statement, noting its $52 billion investment exposure to the traditional energy sector and services offered for managing oil, gas and other fossil fuels for clients.
“We seek to work with – not boycott – energy companies,” an HSBC spokesperson added. “Our policies anticipate that we will continue to provide corporate lending and capital markets transaction support to energy-based customers to both maintain supplies as well as support an orderly and just transition that helps with the creation of new jobs. We are supportive of energy companies throughout the U.S., whom we are pleased to have as clients.”
Citigroup and TD Bank did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
“SFOF has highlighted again and again how ESG investments are a losing proposition,” said Derek Kreifels, the CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation, a group that has rallied states to push back against the ESG movement.
“By adding another four banks to its restricted financial institution list, West Virginia Treasurer Riley Moore is continuing to lead the charge in the fight against ESG,” Kreifels continued. “I applaud Treasurer Moore for standing up against ESG activism. He has our full support.”
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Former University of Kentucky men’s basketball guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by FBI agents and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia in connection with alleged fraud charges, according to a report from On3.
The Fayette County Detention Center confirms to WKYT that Kriisa is being held there. They confirm that he was arrested on the evening of July 3, but due to it being a federal case, they cannot release details of his arrest or charges. Bail has not been set.
Kriisa, 25, recently completed a six-year college career with stops at Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky and Cincinnati.
On3 reported the allegations stem from his time at West Virginia during the 2023-24 season and described the case as involving a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. A court hearing is scheduled for next week, the outlet reported. The FBI has not publicly released details of the allegations in the report, but WKYT has reached out to the FBI’s Louisville bureau for more information.
The arrest comes days after Kriisa was announced as a member of La Familia, the Kentucky alumni team set to play in The Basketball Tournament. La Familia said last week that Kriisa was expected to make his debut in a best-of-three series against The Ville, a Louisville alumni squad, beginning July 18 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington.
La Familia posted on X that Kriisa will no longer be playing.
At Kentucky, Kriisa appeared in nine games during the 2024-25 season before a foot injury ended his season. He averaged 4.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, and recorded a career-high 12 assists against Bucknell. He also scored eight points and had four assists against Gonzaga before the injury, and the school said he reached 1,000 career points in that game.
Kriisa averaged 5.8 points and 3.0 assists in 19 games last season at Cincinnati.
La Familia said Kriisa planned to begin his professional career in Estonia, where he is originally from, after TBT.
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In the past academic year, Virginia authored all-time victories across the country. From national championships to NCAA Tournament wins and more, the Cavaliers made 2025-26 a year to remember.
In honor of the Fourth of July, here is a rewind to the best wins this year in the 13 original states — excluding New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Delaware for rarity.
Georgia: Two national championships in three months
Both of Virginia’s national titles this year came in the Peach State — women’s swimming and diving captured theirs in Atlanta in late March, while men’s tennis earned theirs in Athens, Ga. in late May.
When the Cavaliers went down to Georgia, good things happened. Men’s basketball beat Georgia Tech by nearly 30 points this year. That domination could be worthy of the header in most states, but not this one.
North Carolina: 16-6 win over No. 5 North Carolina in men’s lacrosse, ACC championship
In an ACC Tournament run for the ages, the Cavaliers took down No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 5 North Carolina over the span of three days. Virginia dominated in Charlotte, N.C. — beating the Fighting Irish by five goals and the Tar Heels by 10.
Sweeping Notre Dame was impressive. Blasting North Carolina to win the ACC title takes the cake, though.
Virginia: 27-7 win over Virginia Tech in football
The Commonwealth Clash needs no introduction. This win propelled the Cavaliers to their 10th win of the regular season and an appearance in the ACC Championship Game. In one of the more dominant showings in Commonwealth Clash history, Virginia Tech only crossed midfield one time all game.
Virginia fans strolled the field, a “State Champions” graphic glowed on the jumbotron and Coach Tony Elliott added another signature victory to the most wins the program has ever won in a single season.
Maryland: 11-10 win over No. 3 Johns Hopkins in men’s lacrosse (2024)
The Cavaliers have gone 0-4 against their northern neighbors over the past two seasons. Some of those losses have come by just one goal. But back in 2024, Virginia headed up to Towson, Md. to take on the rival Blue Jays with a ticket to Championship Weekend on the line. It took two overtime periods, but in the end, Connor Shellenberger sent Johns Hopkins home with this all-time goal. No. 1 sent the Cavaliers to Philadelphia with this walk-off:
New York: 2-1 win over No. 4 Syracuse in field hockey
Virginia was dominant in field hockey this season, never dipping below No. 4 in the national rankings. The Cavaliers beat seven ranked opponents in the regular season — the one with the highest ranking was No. 4 Syracuse.
Just two days removed from a win at No. 13 Boston College, Virginia had limited rest before heading into another top-tier ACC bout. It turned into a gritty, defensive battle. Mia Abello scored with 54 seconds left in regulation and Virginia held on to win.
Massachusetts: 17-14 win over No. 10 Boston College in women’s lacrosse
This game was played in Charlottesville, but it is Virginia’s most notable recent victory over the Massachusetts-based school. In the ACC, Boston College is only a contender in women’s lacrosse and field hockey. An upset win over the ranked Eagles came in one sport recently.
South Carolina: 4-2 win over No. 18 Clemson in women’s tennis
With a perfect ACC record on the line, women’s tennis travelled to Clemson, S.C. to take on a formidable Tigers team. Melodie Collard contributed points in both doubles and singles play, including the game-clinching singles point.
Clemson cut the Cavalier lead to 3-2, with the chance to tie. The Tigers then took the first point on Collard — but she responded by winning sets 6-3 and 6-1 to win the day for Virginia.
Pennsylvania: 24-19 win over No. 23 Pitt in football (2024)
If Virginia did not have one of the hardest schedules in the ACC in 2024, perhaps that could have been the breakout year for Elliott’s program. The Cavaliers were 5-4 after taking down a ranked Pitt team on the road.
Virginia went on to end the year on a three-game losing streak (at No. 8 Notre Dame, No. 13 SMU and at Virginia Tech). But for a moment, the Cavaliers’ triumph in Pittsburgh was just the second ranked win in the Elliott era. Virginia had hope.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 3, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
05-09-29-47-57, Mega Ball: 16
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Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 3-2-4, FB: 4
Day: 9-9-1, FB: 6
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Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 8-8-2-9, FB: 5
Day: 9-6-4-0, FB: 3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 4-2-1-5-1, FB: 9
Day: 7-0-6-8-6, FB: 5
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Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 15
After Hours: 13
Prime Time: 13
Rush Hour: 05
Lunch Break: 01
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
01-07-13-17-37
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Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
07-08-24-42-47, Bonus: 03
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