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West Virginia’s Inspector General investigates abuse allegations and financial fraud. Her office is understaffed and underfunded.
Inspector General Ann Urling told the West Virginia Legislature the Office of the Inspector General doesn’t have enough staff or funding.
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Residents near the proposed Appalachian hydrogen hub can voice their concerns about the project
Regulators seek public input as the Department of Energy gears up to study the environmental impact of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub ...
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Author Archives: Sarah Elbeshbishi
West Virginians with questions or concerns about the planned regional network of hydrogen facilities across Appalachia have until March 3 to submit comments to the U.S. Department of Energy to help ...
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Settlement with West Virginia landowners will force nation’s largest natural gas well owner to plug abandoned wells faster
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Disputes threaten West Virginia’s $1 billion broadband push. Behind closed doors, internet and utility companies consider fixes.
A task force is considering new reporting requirements for utilities and a rapid response team to more quickly resolve pole attachment disputes. The PSC has refused to allow reporters or the public ...
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How President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs could further squeeze West Virginians’ wallets
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened tariffs on imports from foreign countries to pressure them to curb illegal immigration and the flow of illicit drugs. When he takes office in ...
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A new limit on toxic air emissions proposed by Biden’s EPA faces Trump’s anti-regulation agenda
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Mercer County mobile home residents struggle with rent hikes and neglected maintenance. Here are their stories
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Trump’s proposals would harm West Virginia’s seniors, children and those living paycheck to paycheck. Here’s how.
Former President Donald Trump gins up excitement during a rally. His policy proposals would hurt some of the most vulnerable West Virginians. Photo courtesy of the candidate. For 40 years in Marion ...
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As election nears, Taylor County residents look for candidates to address opioid epidemic and bring jobs
The real work begins after the votes are counted. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get accurate, non-partisan reporting on the politics and policies shaping our state. Carolyn Wilson sat on her ...
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