Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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Gov. Morrisey Promotes His Own ‘Backyard Brawl’ Ahead Of Namesake Game
Ahead of this weekend’s football game between West Virginia University and the University of Pittsburgh, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is promoting his economic “backyard brawl.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Lawsuit Cites Elk River Spill In Bid To Force EPA Action
The lawsuit argues that for more than 50 years, the EPA has avoided issuing congressionally-required regulations to prevent and contain hazardous-substance discharges.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNo New Coal To Make Electricity, Utilities Tell State Lawmakers
American Electric Power, FirstEnergy and Dominion Power told members of the legislature that they’d maintain their coal assets in West Virginia. In the future, though, they said they would not be building new coal plants.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Judiciary Discusses Banning, Regulating 3 Substances
The Senate Judiciary Committee spent close to three hours Thursday afternoon discussing a committee substitute for Senate Bill 546, which would update the state’s list of controlled substances.
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Broadband Connectivity In W.Va. Will Require Full Cooperation
The FCC ranks West Virginia 47th among the 50 states in broadband connectivity. Now, long-stalled efforts are underway to change that ranking.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers, Advocates Call To Fully Fund State Oil And Gas Regulator
A group of lawmakers, environmental advocates, and representatives of private property owners called for the state legislature to fully fund the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Oil and Gas on Thursday.The office handles inspections and permits for over 67,000 natural gas and oil wells across the state. Last summer, the office had to cut its staff from 40 to 25 due to a downturn in new drilling.
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