CHARLESTON, W.Va – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association voiced significant concern recently regarding the proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations on ozone emissions and how it will affect the Mountain State’s industries. At a news conference Oct. 2, Joe Eddy of Eagle Manufacturing outlined how the state could stand to lose thousands of[Read More…]
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Gov. Tomblin kicks off “My State, My Life” education campaign
Tomblin tells students education, training essential to success CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today, Wednesday Sept. 24, joined students, faculty and staff at Wayne High School to kick off a new campaign to encourage more young West Virginians to explore post-secondary education programs. The campaign, dubbed “My State, My Life,“ aims to[Read More…]
Douglass named Energy & Mineral Law Foundation board president
PITTSBURGH, Pa., – The law firm of Babst Calland has announced the appointment of Kevin K. Douglass, shareholder and litigation attorney, as president of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF), a national nonprofit educational organization which fosters the study of the laws and regulations related to natural resource development and energy use. In his[Read More…]
Legislative Interim schedule available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature’s interim meeting schedule for September has been released by Aaron Allred, legislative manager for the West Virginia Legislature. The schedule is accessible at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/committees/interims/intcomsched.cfm
Capito, Ayotte tour anti-terrorism training program at Summit Point
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) on Sept. 5 visited the Summit Point Motorsports Park in Jefferson County to learn how this West Virginia facility is helping to keep American dignitaries safe overseas. BSR, a local security training company, works with federal agencies[Read More…]
Four veteran West Virginia attorneys join Babst Calland’s Charleston office as shareholders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The law firm of Babst Calland today announced the lateral moves of four established West Virginia attorneys who have joined the firm’s office in downtown Charleston. Veteran attorneys Timothy Miller from Robinson & McEIwee, and Christopher ‘Kip” Power, Mychal Schulz and Robert Stonestreet from the Charleston office[Read More…]
Faldo to receive charity award at The Greenbrier during inaugural St. Jude Golf Invitational
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sir Nick Faldo to receive St. Jude Legends for Charity Award at The Greenbrier during inaugural St. Jude Golf Invitational, Oct. 19-20 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Sir Nick Faldo, CBS Sports Golf Analyst and winner of six Majors including three Masters® Tournaments and three[Read More…]
Moundsville Power praises Marshall County Commission action
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. – Moundsville Power LLC Managing Partner Andrew Dorn said Wednesday that he is delighted that the Marshall County Commission has officially approved his company’s PILOT proposal to build a 549-megawatt, privately-financed natural gas power plant in the county.Dorn praised the commissioners’ cooperation in bringing jobs and revenue to[Read More…]
United for Coal is now part of Citizens for Coal
LOGAN, W.Va. — United for Coal is now part of Citizens for Coal. The two organizations announced Aug. 16 that United for Coal will be rolled into Citizens of Coal. UFC president Allen Gibson is stepping down with CFC President Roger Horton maintaining the leadership role of CFC. For more information, contact[Read More…]
West Virginia getting grant funding for workforce development
W.Va. selected as part of Learning Network by National Governors Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has been selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) to receive grant funding and additional support to expand workforce education and training programs as part of a two-year program hosted by the NGA Policy Academy to align[Read More…]
