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The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would create an economic and energy development board for southern West Virginia counties. The bill, Senate Bill 354, would create a 15-member board that includes representatives of economic development agencies in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne and Wyoming counties and governor appointees from the private sector.
A panel of West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill that would raise the cap on how much a renewable electric facility may generate. After hearing from Appalachian Power regulatory services director Randall Short about the company's contract with Nucor Steel, the House Energy and Manufacturing Committee approved House Bill 5528.
The West Virginia House of Delegates Energy and Manufacturing Committee approved House Bill 5223, which would create a council to provide economic development assistance to southern coalfield counties. The bill's approval comes amid the dormancy of another body that was created for a similar purpose in 2022, the Coalfield Community Grant Facilitation Commission.
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates did most of the heavy lifting Tuesday as the Legislature passed nearly three dozen bills in a three-day special session called Sunday by Gov.
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia House of Delegates did most of the heavy lifting Tuesday as the Legislature passed nearly three-dozen bills in a three-day special session called Sunday by Gov. Jim Justice. Lawmakers passed 35 out of 44 bills introduced Sunday on Justice’s special session proclamation, with the House gaveling in around noon Tuesday […]