Recent Press
One way to measure Trump is what he does for WV
Dan McGinn: One way to measure Trump is what he does for WV By Dan McGinn December 25, 2016 In the aftermath of the Donald Trump election victory, interest in West Virginia among national political figures and the media is the greatest it has been since John F. Kennedy’s discovery ...
Huffman plans to leave DEP for role at Air National Guard
By Brad McElhinny in News | December 22, 2016 at 8:48AM CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Randy Huffman is leaving his position. DEP Secretary Randy Huffman Huffman, who has been cabinet secretary of DEP since May 2008, has decided to take a position with the Air National Guard. ...
Coal Comeback? This Mining Company Already Pivoted to Gas
Consol Energy’s transformation to natural gas is part of a broader shift in Appalachia By Ryan Dezember, On the campaign trail Donald Trump promised “coal is coming back,” and the president-elect vowed to roll back environmental regulations he blames for hamstringing miners. But the experience of Consol Energy Inc. ...
Anne C. Blankenship: State’s gas and oil industry makes big impact (Daily Mail)
Whether heating your home, fueling your car, providing jobs or creating so many of the items we use daily, oil and natural gas play an integral role in all of our lives. These resources make our world turn, and West Virginia sits at the epicenter of the shale revolution. It’s ...
Experts assess impact of energy industry
HUNTINGTON - The critical connection between energy, health care and infrastructure was the subject of the 12th annual Energy & Natural Resources Symposium in Huntington on Monday. "The focus really looks at energy and energy companies and how they play a role in the community," said Kevin Craig, executive vice ...
