CHARLESTON — Over the past couple of weeks, about 1,500 West Virginians have learned they’ll lose their jobs because big companies are shutting down their workplaces. Cleveland-Cliffs […]
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Bill passes allowing employees to defend themselves without being fired
CHARLESTON — Employees who defend themselves from attacks in the workplace could not be fired under a bill passed Friday by the House of Delegates. House Bill […]
Huntington Bancshares reports 2023 fourth-quarter earnings
Huntington Bancshares Inc. recently reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $243 million, or 15 cents per common share, a decrease of $402 million, […]
United Bank experiences increased loan demand
United Bankshares Inc. reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023 of $79.4 million, or 59 cents per share. Fourth quarter of 2023 results produced annualized returns […]
Bill to allow small counties to charge $1 fee for emergency services again moves through Senate
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate is making another go at enabling counties with lots of tourists and few residents to raise money for emergency services to accommodate […]
Senate bills treat on trees, carbon, silver and gold
MORGANTOWN – Carbon, trees and gold occupied the attention of Senate committees on Monday. SB 618 would create a state Carbon Exchange Program administered by the Division […]
House divides over energy, raw milk bills; sends Randall Reid-Smith bill to governor
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates held some lively debate and saw a divided vote over a couple energy-related bills and a raw milk bill on Monday. […]
Mon Power, Potomac Edison reach settlement in net-metering credit reduction for home solar customers
MORGANTOWN – Mon Power and Potomac Edison have reached a settlement with the various parties involved in the companies’ proposal to the Public Service Commission to reduce […]
Senate Texas resolution, House raw milk bill stir debate during Friday floor sessions
MORGANTOWN – The Senate and House cruised through lists of bills on Friday. A Senate pro-Texas resolution and a House raw milk bill stirred the most debate. […]
Farming, gun and baby-changing bills pass out of House of Delegates
MORGANTOWN — Farming, guns and baby diapers were among the topics occupying the House of Delegates on Tuesday. SB 171 prohibits counties from enacting or enforcing agricultural […]
