Recent Press
Budget Bill Passed, SIgned
As we celebrate West Virginia’s 153rd birthday today, many in our state are breathing a sigh of relief since a budget bill has now been officially passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Tomblin. However, budget cuts have still left several West Virginians unsure as to the future of ...
After a year, WVU fracking project putting school and state at cutting edge
by Wilson Harvey, Exponent Telegram MORGANTOWN — With the future in mind, WVU began the Marcellus Shale Energy Environmental Laboratory (MSEEL) project last June, a study meant to give a look at the hydraulic fracking process over five years with an $11 million price tag. The study was done in ...
More on special session call
Don’t count on Delegate Lane’s bills moving. They are a political statement and political speak in the worst of ways. Both of the pieces of legislation he has illegally introduced were considered and defeated during the regular session of the legislature. I want to add that the tone and tenor of ...
Cole, Armstead request additions to Special Session call
As you may have seen, Governor Tomblin issued a letter (attached) in response to the request by Senate and House Leaders to expand his special session call. Of specific note to you is the section of the letter that reads: “With respect to the DEP rules bundle and other non-budget ...
Stubborn Natural Gas Supply Imperils Best U.S. Rally in 14 Years
By Christine Buurma May 9, 2016 — 7:01 PM EDT Updated on May 10, 2016 — 2:45 PM EDT Natural gas futures have soared since March on speculation that supplies are finally falling after a decade of gains. Production numbers tell a different story. Prices have gained about 30 percent ...
