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PSC questions local impacts of grid expansion through W.Va.

CHARLESTON – Two out of the three members of the West Virginia Public Service Commission questioned the necessity of proposed 500 kilovolt electric transmission line through parts of the state during the second day of evidentiary hearings Tuesday. PSC Chairwoman Charlotte Lane and ...

Capito discusses federal flood funding in Upshur

BUCKHANNON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito came to Upshur County Monday to discuss with local leaders the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to the deadly July 21 flooding, as well as the future of Lewis County's middle school. On Monday, Capito. R-W.Va., attended meetings with ...

Judge to hear free speech concerns to W.Va. AG climate probe

CHARLESTON – A federal judge will hear the merits Thursday of a request by two environmental advocacy groups to halt a consumer protection investigation by West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey they say is meant to silence their right to free speech and other constitutional rights. ...

Preston PSD1 submits corrective action plan to Public Service Commission

MORGANTOWN – The Preston County Public Service District No. 1 board has submitted its corrective action plan to the Public Service Commission – a plan recommended by PSC staff and approved by an administrative law judge to correct deficiencies in the board's performance. Staff presented ...

West Virginia receives B for fiscal health in annual report

CHARLESTON – The latest report from a national group that evaluates the financial health of states gives West Virginia high marks for having enough money to pay its outstanding bills for fiscal year 2025 while raising concerns about federal compliance under the previous ...

State of Emergency declared to allow use of dyed diesel in West Virginia

CHARLESTON - With diesel fuel prices staying at roughly $6.35 per gallon for the last 30 days, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is using his emergency powers to allow for the use of dyed diesel for commercial vehicles. In a proclamation signed by the governor Tuesday, Morrisey declared a 60-day ...