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Holstein takes helm of West Virginia Republican Party
Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Republican Party will have a new leader to take it into the 2026 midterm election cycle. The party Executive Committee elected Del. Joshua Holstein, R-Boone, at its summer meeting Saturday at the Erickson Alumni...
US states advance energy storage and grid reforms in Q2
pv-magazine
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July 29, 2025
The “50 States of Grid Modernization” quarterly report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center identified policy trends related to US grid modernization across the 2025 legislative session. July 29, 2025 Rachel Metea From pv magazine USA State...
The five worst floods in West Virginia history: A Chronicle of Disaster
West Virginia Explorer
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July 27, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Shaped by rugged mountains and winding rivers, West Virginia has endured some of the most catastrophic floods in American history. Advertisement Its five worst floods—measured by lives lost, destruction caused, and lasting...
Splash into Fun: The Six Best Waterparks in West Virginia (2025 Guide)
West Virginia Explorer
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July 27, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s natural beauty is world-famous, but when summer heat hits, the state’s waterparks become top destinations for families and thrill-seekers looking to cool off with some splashing fun. Advertisement Whether you...
Two new flood mitigation studies coming in WV after multiple deadly floods
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON – West Virginia is partnering with the federal government to perform two flood mitigation studies in regions known for widespread and often devastating flooding events, according to a news release from Gov. Patrick Morrisey. The studies...
Mountain Valley Pipeline Proposal Would Increase Pressure, Add Gas
WEKU - Kentucky
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July 30, 2025
The Mountain Valley Pipeline’s owner has proposed to increase the pressure of the pipe to move an even higher volume of gas. The Mountain Valley Pipeline already carries 2 billion cubic feet of gas per day over its 303 mile length from...
Trump's tax cut bill turned a clean energy tax credit into an instrument to boost coal
WVIA - Pennsylvania
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July 28, 2025
A surprise beneficiary in the budget mega bill signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 is a type of coal used in the production of steel. Companies that mine metallurgical coal are in line to receive a 2.5% tax credit. The bill slashes...
Op-ed: We Need a Food Bill of Rights
Civil Eats
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July 30, 2025
The Way Forward: Balancing the Plates To reduce the discrepancy between food access in places like D.C. and Oklahoma—and to increase civic participation in undernourished communities—we must pursue four key actions. 1. Establish state and local...
States weigh changes to civil engineers’ licenses; advocates hold firm
Civil Engineering - Virginia
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ThisisEngineering via Unsplash Barely a day goes by that Sarah Matin, P.E., M.ASCE, a water quality manager, doesn’t consider her engineering license. “I always think about my license when I make decisions. I don’t want to do something that would...
Former RC&D coordinator receives awards
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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D.J. Allen, right, former Little Kanawha RC&D coordinator, receives the Distinguished Mountaineer Award, presented by Norman Bailey, chief of staff at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG – The former...
Clean energy batteries could save Marylanders big money — but projects are stalling
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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July 28, 2025
Maryland is power hungry, and you’re paying the price on your utility bill. Lawmakers and consumer advocates have looked to a solution that would lower rates and, as a bonus, reduce carbon emissions: batteries. The nondescript metal boxes, often...
Federal Appeals Court Upheld West Virginia Ban on Medication Abortion. Now What?
Truthout
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July 26, 2025
Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news — make a quick donation to Truthout today! A federal appeals court just made it a lot harder for West Virginians to access abortion and in the process may have given abortion opponents a new...
West Virginia Stunned in ‘Backyard Brawl’
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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Since the start of his term, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has promoted an “Economic Backyard Brawl” between West Virginia and its neighboring states. The mission, he said, is to make the Mountain State “the most attractive state to live, work, learn,...
America’s Economic Engines: The Biggest Industry in Every State
Visual Capitalist
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July 28, 2025
The Biggest Industry in Every State, Mapped Key Takeaways Real estate is the biggest industry in 26 states, including most coastal states. Manufacturing accounts for the largest share of GDP in 13 states, concentrated in the Midwest and the South....
PFAs Still Pollute Over 2,000 U.S. Communities, MAHA Pushes for Chemical Reform
[your]NEWS
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July 30, 2025
A July report shows thousands of towns remain contaminated with toxic ‘forever chemicals’ as the Trump-Kennedy health agenda targets industrial pollutants. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom More than 2,000 communities across the United States continue to...
23-Year-Old Delegate Joshua Holstein Takes Helm Of West Virginia Republican Party
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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Photo by Steven Allen Adams Del. Joshua Holstein (left) talks with Marshall University Student Government Association member Michael Borsuk prior to being elected Saturday as the next chairman of the West Virginia Republican Executive Committee....
Coal for Steel Production is Not a “Critical Material”
Public Citizen
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July 28, 2025 In letter to Department of Energy, groups call process to change designation of the fossil fuel “flawed and insufficient” in department’s 2026 Critical Materials Assessment WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) effort to...
I-79 S lane closure in Marion County to begin Wednesday morning
WBOY - West Virginia
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July 29, 2025
by: Sam Gorski Posted: Jul 29, 2025 / 04:19 PM EDT Updated: Jul 29, 2025 / 04:19 PM EDT FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — A three-day lane closure near White Hall in Marion County is expected to begin Wednesday morning at 7 a.m., according to a press...
Letter: Utah’s legal system is hurting farmers. It’s time for tort reform.
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Farms and ranches near Mountain Home on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. As a Utah farmer, I’ve witnessed how rising costs are squeezing agriculture and small businesses across our state. The legal system has become...
Flood, Energy Assistance And The Impact Of SNAP Cuts On Nutrition Ed, This West Virginia Week
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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July 26, 2025
Home » WVPB Podcasts » Flood, Energy Assistance And The Impact Of SNAP Cuts On Nutrition Ed, This West Virginia Week Maria Young Published July 26, 2025 - 8:00 am On this West Virginia Week, flood assistance for storm victims in the Northern...