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Republican AGs Turn Up The Heat On British Climate Group Targeting Oil And Gas Industries
Daily Wire
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August 8, 2025
Republican attorneys general are putting the pressure on a British climate activist group targeting the oil and gas industry and pushing an “unachievable climate agenda” that could jeopardize American energy independence and food supply. Over a...
Historic West Virginia heat waves and how the state can recover its coolness
West Virginia Explorer
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July 30, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While known for its forests and cool mountain air, West Virginia has nonetheless endured its share of blistering summer heat. Advertisement The following is an overview of its most significant heat waves and an examination of...
World News | West Virginia Scrambles to Strip Artificial Dyes from School Meals Before Classes Start
Latestly
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July 30, 2025
New York, Jul 30 (AP) When school starts in West Virginia next month, 240,000 students in districts large and small will notice something missing from their cafeteria trays. Gone will be red Jell-O fruit cups, yogurt topped with brightly hued...
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,...
Residents of Tucker County in West Virginia fight against proposed 10,000-acre data center complex
Natural News
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July 30, 2025
Residents of Tucker County in West Virginia fight against proposed 10,000-acre data center complex Massive 10,000-acre natural gas-powered data center proposed in West Virginia’s scenic Tucker County. State law strips local control, mandates split...
Preserving Meadows For Endangered Butterflies And On The Road With FSU President, This West Virginia Morning
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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July 30, 2025
Home » WVPB Podcasts » Preserving Meadows For Endangered Butterflies And On The Road With FSU President, This West Virginia Morning WVPB Staff Published July 30, 2025 - 9:36 am On this West Virginia Morning, scientists are working to preserve the...
Firsthand experiences motivate Hazel Ruby McQuain Scholarship recipients to make a difference in West Virginia
WVU Today - West Virginia
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Five recipients — all demonstrating strong academic achievement and commitment to scholarly or professional work that will make a difference in the Mountain State — will continue their graduate studies with financial assistance from the Hazel Ruby...
Verne invests $4.5M to open hydrogen storage vessel manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania
Plant Services
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August 8, 2025
Verne Inc. has announced plans to open its first manufacturing facility in Muncy, Pennsylvania. The company, which develops hydrogen storage and energy distribution solutions, is investing nearly $4.5 million into the project, which is expected to...
Man and dog die in Fripp Island fire that destroys multiple homes in Beaufort County
WJCL TV - Georgia
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August 17, 2025
Man and dog die in Fripp Island fire that destroys multiple homes in Beaufort County A 59-year old man and dog are dead after a house fire on Fripp Island destroyed multiple homes Saturday morning. RIGHT NOW ON WJCL 22 MORNING NEWS... A BOIL WATER...
Connecticut AG leads national request for DOJ to curb $400 billion illegal offshore gaming industry
WTIC-TV - Connecticut
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August 7, 2025
CT AG William Tong is helping lead a bipartisan effort to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to take stronger enforcement actions against illegal offshore gaming. HARTFORD, Conn — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is leading a bipartisan...
Governor Morrisey announces $6 million flood mitigation studies for West Virginia
Lootpress - West Virginia
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July 29, 2025
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced two new flood mitigation studies aimed at developing long-term strategies to reduce future flood damage in some of West Virginia’s most vulnerable regions. Backed by a combined...
Peng: Coal needs to be part of America’s energy future
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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August 8, 2025
There is no disputing it: Coal isn’t disappearing. Despite reports of coal’s demise, global coal use hit a record in 2024. Since the turn of the century, coal demand has doubled. This is not a fuel that is going to be phased out or a technology...
Building materials manufacturer, Eva-Last, names new distribution partner
Woodworking Network
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Eva-Last, a composite building materials manufacturer, is undertaking a strategic drive to expand accessibility across North America. It's newest distribution partner is Wholesale Millwork, which Eva-Last says will strengthen its presence...
Investment: West Virginia still has far to go
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Editorial - Graphic Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) 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...
AEP Wants West Virginia Customers To Foot Bill for Its Poor Business Decisions, Consumer Advocates Tell PSC
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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The Mitchell Power Plant, 50% of which is owned by American Electric Power, is seen along W.Va. 2 near Moundsville. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — Consumer advocates argue that West Virginia electric customers should not be held financially responsible...
The Human Bean Opens in Hurricane, West Virginia
QSR Magazine
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July 29, 2025
The Human Bean drive-thru is coming to town at 27 Valley Pointe in Hurricane (beside Wendy’s) beginning this Monday, July 28. Visitors will get a first taste of the drive-thru’s signature offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit...
Lighting the Way for West Virginia: Microgrid Law Aims to Attract Data Centers, Then Share the Wealth They Generate
Microgrid Knowledge
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July 28, 2025
“This allowed third parties to sell electricity to end users for the first time in the state’s history,” Bailey said, noting that the state has regulated, vertically integrated utilities. In April, the West Virginia Legislature and Gov. Patrick...
Civil Procedure: Mifepristone manufacturer’s challenge to West Virginia abortion law fails
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
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July 29, 2025
Where the manufacturer of mifepristone argued a West Virginia law prohibiting abortion in most circumstances was preempted by federal law, a divided appellate court disagreed. Background After Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, West...
2 Stocks to Buy… and 1 to Sell Immediately
InvestorPlace
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August 17, 2025
“The only thing I want to know,” investment guru Charlie Munger once quipped, “is where I’m going to die so I never go there.” Warren Buffett’s right-hand man was onto something. Imagine if someone could avoid every possible car crash and physical...
Six to receive W.Va. Women in Agriculture Award at 2025 State Fair
The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON — Each year, the WVDA honors outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry, whether it be on the farm, in the classroom, in the lab, or through outreach. The six recipients of the 2025 West...