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West Virginia House Democratic leaders lay out priorities for remainder of 2025
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle speaks to media Wednesday morning during a press conference at the State Capitol Building. Hornbuckle was joined by Del. Evan Hansen, left, Del. Hollis Lewis, second from left, and Del. Mike Pushkin, right....
Survey finds West Virginians eager to declare independence from higher electric rates
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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A live reading of the West Virginia Ratepayers Bill of Rights was held by a town crier Wednesday afternoon on the front steps of the State Capitol Building. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams) CHARLESTON — Results from a new survey show that West...
West Virginia Airport Adds More Space for GA Operations
AVweb
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July 3, 2025
General Aviation got a boost at Charlestown (West Virginia) International Yeager Airport (KCRW) with yesterday’s groundbreaking for a new GA ramp expansion. State and federal grants covered the $8.3 million cost of the 185,000-square-foot addition...
Fuel Cell Can Stabilize Power Grid by Making, Storing Energy in Extreme Industrial Conditions
Newswise
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July 2, 2025
Newswise — To build a modern-day electrical grid with the flexibility and resilience to handle ebbing and flowing energy sources like solar and wind power, West Virginia University engineers have designed and successfully tested a fuel cell that...
Hershey joins growing food industry push to remove synthetic dyes by 2027
New Food Magazine
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Hershey commits to removing synthetic dyes by 2027, joining a major industry push driven by health concerns and regulatory pressure. The Hershey Company, the maker of Jolly Rancher, Reese’s and Twizzlers, has pledged to eliminate synthetic dyes...
Construction jobs rise in 33 states, D.C.
The Mecklenburg Times - North Carolina
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July 2, 2025
SUMMARY 33 states and D.C. added construction jobs from May 2024 to May 2025 Texas, Ohio, and Michigan saw the largest job gains California, Washington, and New York reported the biggest losses Policy uncertainty affecting project starts...
WVU engineers develop durable fuel cell for power grid stability
NC West Virginia News
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July 2, 2025
West Virginia University (WVU) engineers have developed a fuel cell designed to stabilize the power grid by efficiently switching between storing and generating electricity, as well as producing hydrogen from water. This innovation addresses...
West Virginia teen wins world championship archery title
Farm and Dairy
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July 2, 2025
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — It was the last contest of Kimber Koehler’s high school archery career. She’d made it to states, nationals and qualified for the world championship of the National Archery in the Schools Program, held June 5-7 in Myrtle...
West Virginia to Benefit From Met Coal Provision in OBBBA
Lootpress - West Virginia
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July 2, 2025
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia, the largest producer of metallurgical coal in the nation, is set to benefit from a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that expands a tax credit to include “met” coal production and usage as a...
W.Va. Coal Production Rose In First Quarter, But Nearby States Saw Decline
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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July 2, 2025
Home » W.Va. Coal Production Rose In First Quarter, But Nearby States Saw Decline Curtis Tate Published July 2, 2025 - 3:42 pm A coal car loaded up at the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, WV.Justin Hicks/LPM Coal production was up in West Virginia...
Firework Safety Tips And Youth Gambling Online, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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July 2, 2025
Home » Firework Safety Tips And Youth Gambling Online, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published July 2, 2025 - 10:07 am On this West Virginia Morning, Independence Day is nearly upon us. Soon, firework displays will light up the night sky...
See which two LSU freshmen pulled in honors from D1Baseball for their 2025 production
The Advocate - Louisiana
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LSU outfielder Derek Curiel was named Wednesday the D1Baseball National Freshman of the Year. Curiel hit a team-high .345 with 20 doubles, two triples, seven homers, 55 RBIs and 67 runs as he helped lead LSU win the national championship. He...
West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse roundtable discusses reforms
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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Greg Thomas discusses tort reform bills at the West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse roundtable on Tuesday afternoon at the Parkersburg Country Club. (Photo by Gwen Sour) VIENNA — West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse hosted a...
House Begins Consideration of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Clean Energy Advocates Concerned About Impacts
Guam News Now
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July 2, 2025
By Brendan Scanland WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House is back in the spotlight as lawmakers enter the final stage of debate over President Trump’s sweeping legislative package — dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” Originally passed by the House...
West Virginian wins fourth Tony Award
The Inter-Mountain - West Virginia
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July 2, 2025
Photo provided Spencer Ross, a producer originally from the Mid-Ohio Valley, won his fourth Tony Award at the 78th Annual Tony Award Ceremony on June 8. PARKERSBURG — Producer Spencer Ross has earned his fourth Tony Award, this time for the...
Senate removes tax on solar and wind energy but dismantles climate law
The Daily Reporter - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable...
West Virginia Guard Continues Flood Cleanup Efforts
US Army
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July 1, 2025
WHEELING, W. Va. – The West Virginia National Guard continues to work with local, state and volunteer partners on flood recovery operations in the severely damaged communities of Marion and Ohio counties. Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, adjutant general of...
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ set to include tax credit for met coal production
WVVA - West Virginia
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July 2, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va . (WVVA) - Coal industry members are lauding a portion of the proposed budget reconciliation bill, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. One portion of the lengthy legislation looks to expand a tax credit to include “met”...
WVU fuel cell can stabilize power grid by making, storing energy in extreme industrial conditions
WVU Today - West Virginia
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A research team led by Xingbo Liu, a WVU materials engineer, developed a device that can make and store electricity despite intense heat and steam. Their fuel cell design could help build an electric grid capable of adapting to changes in energy...
West Virginia brings in $254 million more in state revenues than officials had estimated
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 1, 2025
West Virginia’s state revenue collections concluded the fiscal year $254.8 million ahead of estimates, according to information distributed by the state Senate Finance Committee. State officials had anticipated bringing in $5.264 billion during...