Rising Winter Electric Bills Hit West Virginia and Virginia Homes
West Virginia and Virginia residents face higher electric bills as cold weather and higher rates push monthly costs into the hundreds. Appalachian Power spokesman Phil Moye notes 1,000 kWh costs around 150 dollars, with 1,500 kWh bills near 210 dollars this winter, up from about 199 last year. He cites cold January, prior rate cases, and heating needs as key factors.
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West Virginia voting rights bill advances in Legislature
In Charleston, several voting rights bills move forward. House Bill 4299 would bar harassment or intimidation of voters traveling to or from polls, with fines from 100 to 1000 dollars or up to a year in jail. Exit poll provisions by the Secretary of State remain intact.
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Unmasking Schools Reconsider Mask Mandates in West Virginia
Mercer, Monroe and McDowell counties move to gold category on County Alert System as COVID transmission drops. Amy Harrison, data specialist with Mercer County Health Department, notes improved status may lead to policy review in local schools.
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Manchin objects to FERC pipeline approval changes
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia criticizes new FERC policy updating the approval process for natural gas pipelines. The changes, the first update in 23 years, raise scrutiny of landowner rights environmental effects and climate considerations.
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