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Commonsense Energy Policies Support Environment
As the curtains closed on West Virginia’s 2022 Legislative Session, it was easy to get caught up in partisan politics and focus on what separates rather than unites us. While the session has concluded, policies that leverage the innovation, talent, and resources found right here in West Virginia — while creating a healthier …
Addressing mental health shortcomings | News, Sports, Jobs
Last week marked the end of the second legislative funnel. If a bill has not made it through full committee in the opposite chamber, it is dead (excluding Appropriations and Ways and Means bills). Human Resources Over the last five years, the Legislature has passed bipartisan mental health reform, created the state’s first …
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Carbon capture sequestration technology won’t solve crisis | News, Sports, Jobs
In its current state, carbon capture is another false promise when it comes to addressing the urgent need to decrease carbon dioxide emissions. The very industry that is a main contributor to climate change can now profit from tax breaks and government funding being directed at Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects. A …
MOV Parent: Technology, children and COVID-19? | News, Sports, Jobs
Thank goodness for technology and the Internet during the pandemic; it has helped us stay connected with loved ones and friends during times of isolation and quarantine; it has helped us continue to purchase groceries and needed items, and it has provided us with breaking news and press conferences daily. Many companies have …
