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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving West Virginia Newsletter for 2025-11-14 ( 8 items )  
Appalachian Power Acquires Top Hat Wind Facility (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Appalachian Power acquires Top Hat Wind Facility; will support economic growth in West Virginia Appalachian Power Company (APCo) today announced the acquisition of a wind farm that has attracted large industrial customers interested in having renewable generation in their energy portfolio. The Top Hat Wind Facility, with a generating capacity  more PR

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Announces $1.2 Billion Investment to Build First-ever Natural Gas Power Generation Facility in West Virginia (10)
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Announces $1.2 Billion Investment to Build First-ever Natural Gas Power Generation Facility in West Virginia * Project Expected to Create 500 Construction Jobs, Spur Local Economic Development Will Help Meet Rising Electricity Demand from Growing Economy and AI/Data Center Innovation New York, NY - November 13, 2025 - Blac more PR

Congressman Moore Applauds Successful House Vote to End Historic Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Applauds Successful House Vote to End Historic Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement after the House voted to end the 43-day Schumer Shutdown. The House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2026 that extends funding for most agencies until January 30th, 2026. Th more PR

Miller Joins House Republicans in Reopening Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Joins House Republicans in Reopening Federal Government * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution and three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Upon signage by President Donald Trump, the continuing resolution will reopen the government immediatel more PR

Miller Secures Over $4 Million for West Virginia Hospitals (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Secures Over $4 Million for West Virginia Hospitals * Washington, D.C. - Last night, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government into the new year along with three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Through the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Congress more PR

Mon Power and Potomac Edison Invest $13 Million to Boost Reliability for Rural West Virginia Communities (10)
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Mon Power and Potomac Edison Invest $13 Million to Boost Reliability for Rural West Virginia Communities FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 13, 2025 -- Electric service reliability for more than 12,700 rural West Virginia customers of Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE), will get a boost from a $13 million infrastructure investment this year. The projects aim to reduce  more PR

West Virginia American Water Continues Highland Avenue Upgrades, Invests $342,000 (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Highland Avenue Upgrades, Invests $342,000 Princeton, W.Va., (November 13, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its upgrades on Highland Avenue in Princeton with a $342,000 investment to replace 540 feet of aging pipe. "We're excited to continue our investments in the Princeton community," said  more PR

West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy Releases 'State of Working West Virginia 2025' Report Highlighting Public Sector Challenges (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, Charleston, issued the 18th annual "State of Working West Virginia 2025" report, which presents a comprehensive assessment of the state's economy through the lens of its workforce, with a focus on the public sector. The report reveals that despite a strong initial recovery from the pandemic recession fueled by over $12 billion in federal aid, West Virginia's economic growth has since stagnated, trailing well behind t more ST