Griffiths push for federal support of closed loop pumped storage
Rep. Morgan Griffith introduces federal legislation to promote closed loop pumped storage hydropower in Virginia coalfield counties. The measure aligns with state action that passed and a governor signed law, aiming to spur job growth, economic development, and energy security while limiting FERC licensing to safety, feasibility, and wildlife needs.
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Morgan Griffith
R-Va
Virginia
Virginia General Assembly
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America
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Galax
Southwest
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Tazewell
Buchanan
Russell
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Motorcycle crash injures rider near Green Valley
A motorcycle rider sustained multiple injuries after a collision with a black Sierra truck pulling from Cole Nissan on U S Route 460 in Green Valley. Deputy Calloway said the rider was westbound when the truck pulled out, the rider unknown injuries include a torn bottom lip and possible broken wrist, and he was transported to Princeton Community Hospital. Names not released. video footage will be reviewed. Fire department responders assisted at the scene.
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Mercer County
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Calloway
Princeton Community Hospital
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
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Jessica Nuzzo
Virginia lawyer Richard Cullen chosen to aid Pence in Russia probe
Richard Cullen, a veteran Virginia power broker and longtime McGuireWoods partner, is hired to assist Vice President Pence as special counsel Robert Mueller probes possible 2016 campaign collusion. Cullen has served as Virginia attorney general and U S attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and advised figures in Watergate Iran Contra and other major investigations. Mueller and congressional panels pursue Russian meddling and links to the Trump campaign.
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Robert Mueller
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McGuireWoods LLP
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House
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Bob McDonnell
Florida
George W. Bush
L. Douglas Wilder
George’s Allen
Sen
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Caldwell Butler
Richard Nixon
Allen
Mueller
Congressional
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West Virginia Legislature backs expanded road repairs and taxes
West Virginia lawmakers approved a bill to speed road repairs across the state funded by higher gasoline and vehicle taxes. The 59 to 32 House vote supports bonding for Gov. Jim Justice's highway rebuilding plan, with voter approval later this year. Changes include a 3.5 cent gas tax increase, a 1 percent sales tax rise on vehicle sales, and vehicle registration fees up to 40 dollars, potentially 50 in the Senate version.
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Senate
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McAuliffe to release list of restored felons
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe will unveil a list of 206000 convicted felons whose voting rights were restored under a now defunct executive order. The move stems from a settlement after Loudoun County prosecutor Jim Plowman sued to FOIA the list.
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Virginia
Terry McAuliffe
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Washington Post
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Loudon County Commonwealth
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Plowman
Brian Coy
Supreme Court
Justice orders removal of Greenbrier Classic sponsorship
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice directed the Department of Commerce to drop its sponsorship of the Greenbrier Classic at The Greenbrier resort. He cited concerns about impropriety and noted past state gains from sponsorships while opposing perceived conflicts. A state Ethics Commission meeting had been set to discuss an exemption to fund travel for CEOs and executives for economic development. The event occurs next month in White Sulphur Springs.
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West Virginia
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White Sulphur Springs
Overcharges cited in West Virginia broadband project
Frontier Communications faced federal findings of 4.7 million dollars in overcharges in a 126 million West Virginia broadband initiative. The Office of Inspector General labeled 465 thousand dollars in invoice processing fees as unreasonable and at least 4.24 million dollars in unallowable indirect charges. Substantive miscommunication between state and federal agencies was noted. Frontier stated it built 675 miles of fiber and connected 645 community anchor institutions from 2010 to 2013 in underserved areas.
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Frontier Communications
West Virginia
Office of Inspector General
Frontier
Celebration of West Virginia Birthday in Athens Town Park
A free celebration in Athens Town Park on Vermillion Street Tuesday from 5 30 to 7 30 p m marks West Virginia's birthday. The event features children's games and music by Jean Hanna Davis and a mer s trio with snacks including pepperoni rolls apples and cookies while supplies last.
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