Charlie Burd, GO-WV Executive Director Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled in the Sackett v. EPA court case that determines the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will not have jurisdiction over wetlands that are not connected physically to traditional “navigable waters.” Background: “Waters of the United States” is a threshold term in ...

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/gov-justice-president-biden-must-tap-into-west-virginias-rich­natural-resources-to-make-u/article_ 497fad60-a22f-11 ec-b4b6-fbe4e9c50049.html CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has made clear his thoughts on President Joe Biden's energy initiatives from Day One of the Biden administration. But now that Russia has attacked Ukraine, adding tremendous unrest to world energy markets, Justice has called for Biden to act now. Justice ...

From WCHS:  http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=862868ec-2d37-48c5-90e1-a997ad1e2592 Here in West Virginia, it's oil and gas day at the state capitol and industry leaders joined lawmakers this morning to discuss the benefits and positive impacts of the energy sector.  Providing clean reliable sources is a top priority for the Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia, which formed recently after two different organizations merged.  Officials ...

Inaugural energy day highlights strength of West Virginia’s natural gas, oil industries and importance to economic growth, energy security, and environmental progress GO-WV Executive Director Charlie Burd opened the morning news conference at the Capitol. CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia energy and its benefits to the region were on full display at ...

As 2021 finishes out, West Virginians have experienced many blessings — from a rebounding economy with more job opportunities to a stronger, more fiscally sound state, we’re moving forward, together. We’ve even seen the benefits — and drawbacks — of being in the national political spotlight thanks to the steadfast leadership from Senators Manchin ...

2-21 Regarding Prohibitions on Players and/or Spectators For Team Practice And Competition Until Specified Dates 1-21 Regarding In-Person Learning and Extra Curricular Activities for Public and Private Schools 83-20 Regarding Annual Leave for Certain State Employees 82-20 Regarding Creation Of The Covid-19 Joint Interagency Task Force (The Covid-19 Jiatf) To Support All Covid-19 Vaccination ...

The Small Business Administration has released a new Frequently Asked Questions document for loan forgiveness for PPP loans as well as a new application for forgiveness of loans less than $50,000. Here’s what you need to know: Frequently Asked Questions on PPP Loan Forgiveness Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Paycheck Protection Program Loan ...

Executive Director Charlie Burd announces the Board of Directors of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGA) is formally endorsing the campaigns for the re-election of Governor Jim Justice and President Donald J. Trump in the upcoming November 3, West Virginia 2020 General Election. In his announcement, Mr. Burd cited that ...

The initial process of collecting a minimum of 250 individual applications requesting a specialized license plate honoring the oil and natural gas industry has come to fruition!  IOGA and WVONGA have collectively been asking our members to consider applying for a license plate dedicated to the oil and natural gas industry;  a plate that will ...