Sunday roundup

Credit goes to MetroNews for being perhaps the only media outfit to report on a Friday ruling that appears to derail the state's planned merger of its two teacher retirement programs.

The teachers' 401(k)-style plan was closed to new members, and enrollees voted in a special election to move to the older, traditional pension plan.

But the lawsuit from objecting enrollees had previously blocked the slated merger, pending the final ruling. Legislation had closed the new plan, re-opened the older one and set up the special election. Further action by lawmakers may now be required, though the state can also appeal.

The Associated Press also highlights West Virginia's latest effort to combat rampant obesity, this time by targeting its Medicaid population.