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Education Bill Lynch,

BOE In Charge Of School Rules, Senator Justice Admonished, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the board of education is in charge of rulemaking for schools according to a ruling from the Court of Appeals of West Virginia, Sen. Jim Justice is admonished and a rule to weaken silica limits in mines is proposed.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas,

MSHA Proposes Weakening Silica Dust Standards

The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration proposed a rule amending existing provisions for the sampling of silica dust in MNM mines and coal mines.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz,

Investments In Old Coal, New Gas Power Plants Announced

Appalachian Power will spend $17 billion to construct three new natural gas-fired power plants across the state, and $7.5 billion to upgrade its West Virginia coal-fired power plants.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young,

Crews Work To Contain 'Record' Fire At Cacapon State Park

A fire that's been burning in Cacapon State Park since Monday has burned up to 300 acres and is the largest blaze on record in Morgan County.

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