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Lawmakers Weigh Deregulation Of Electric Utility Markets

One presenter stated that deregulation in electric utility markets can lower costs and foster competition, but another said regulation fosters affordability and reliability.

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Hardesty Starts Board Of Ed Meeting With Commentary On School Aid 

The board bid farewell to its longest-serving member, and president Paul Hardesty delivered a lengthy commentary on the state of policy across the state's educational landscape.

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Justice, Former Speaker Tim Armstead Dies At 60

Former Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates and former Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court of Appeals, Tim Armstead, died Tuesday following a brief hospitalization. He was 60. 

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League Of Women Voters Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard, Says Key Issues Went Overlooked

An annual report released this week by a women-led civic engagement group argues state lawmakers insufficiently addressed areas of need during this year's legislative session.

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