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Yes, let’s be informed and vote
May 12, Election Day, approaches. Early voting is well underway across West Virginia. Politicians, media, business leaders, and others encourage voters to go to…
May 9, 2026
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At the center of the West Virginia state capitol is an area known as “The Well.” It is the informal gathering place for lobbyists, reporters, constituents and lawmakers. Centrally located between the chambers of the House of Delegates and Senate, The Well is often where information is shared, alliances are formed and deals are made.
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Berkeley County asks about data-center tax policy
Berkeley County public officials are inquiring about the tax implications of a potential data-center development in Falling Waters, an unincorporated community on the Potomac…
May 9, 2026
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Public Knows what it wants: reliable power grid
A recent public opinion survey shows that 95% of West Virginia voters support modernizing the state’s electric grid. Mark Blankenship of MBE Research, writing…
May 9, 2026
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