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Pressed for Information

As we get closer to the end of the administration of Gov. Jim Justice and transition to the incoming administration of Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey, IÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™m looking forward to a change in how state government communicates with the public and press. For example, once again the West Virginia ...

Changes Are Coming

Last week, Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey provided the press and public a sneak peak of sorts on his transition plans for the next two months as he prepares to move into the GovernorÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s Mansion on Kanawha Boulevard East in Charleston. ThatÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s an interesting sentence to read again: a governor ...

Made in America Matters Now More Than Ever

The MediaÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s Take: Will Americans Pay the Price for Import Tariffs? As discussions around proposed import tariffs gain traction, many companies are bracing for impact, and the media is abuzz with predictions of price increases for consumers. Headlines are painting a picture of potential ...

Appalachian Power Official Outlines Rate Proposals

Appalachian Power has invested more than $1 billion since our last rate review five years ago to make your electric service more reliable. Since 2019, we have had to spend $118 million to repair damage after storms, and that doesnÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™t account for damage caused by Hurricane Helene. When we ...

Marshall Memo: Celebrating National Education Week, the Holidays and a 90th Birthday

Marshall County Schools Superintendent Shelby Haines was joined this past week by representatives from the school district, board of education, teachersÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™ union, Marshall County Chamber of Commerce and Marshall County Commission at the BOE office to sign a proclamation declaring Nov. 18-22, as ...

A Paradigm Shift

While the results remain unofficial until county commissioners begin their canvassing work, it looks like West VirginiaÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s voter turnout for the 2024 general election last week nearly broke the previous record. According to the unofficial results from the West Virginia Secretary of StateÀÏ˾»úÖ±²¥™s ...