Shelley Moore Capito

Government Eric Douglas, Apr. 17, 2026

Congressman David McKinley, 79, Dies

In 2010 McKinley reentered politics winning a seat in Congress in the state’s First Congressional District. He was the first Republican to hold the seat in 42 years.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Apr. 17, 2026

Different Approaches To Providing Electric Power, This West Virginia Morning

Lawmakers in both West Virginia and Virginia have been looking at ways to make power bills more affordable, but their approaches are very different. We spoke with economists, politicians and ratepayers to learn why tensions between the two states may be driving up costs.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young, Apr. 16, 2026

Capito Favors Data Centers But Wants Better Communication

West Virginia's senior Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told reporters on Thursday that she favors data centers but wants them to do a better job of communicating with local communities.

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Government Eric Douglas, Apr. 16, 2026

Politics Take Center Stage In May Primary

We typically think of politics in America as pitting one party against another. Democrats versus Republicans. But with the primary election in West Virginia set for next month, something entirely different is happening in the supermajority Republican party. Leading Republicans are directly challenging other Republicans to try to steer the makeup of the West Virginia Legislature.

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Energy & Environment Maria Young, Apr. 02, 2026

Energy Company Says It Will Breathe Life Into Coal Country

A company that says it has patented a process to turn coal into environmentally friendly and valuable byproducts broke ground on a new facility in West Virginia on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

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Economy Maria Young, Apr. 01, 2026