Verizon advances Frontier takeover plans in West Virginia
Regulators in Charleston scrutinize Verizon bid to acquire Frontier Communications operations serving about 300000 customers amid questions on investment and 911 service upgrades. A settlement offers commitments to faster call responses, 25 new hires, 97 converts to full time, 35000 fiber adds, and up to 30 million dollars for broadband expansion, with PSC expected to rule after ongoing talks.
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West Virginia Energy Tax Credits Push Aims at Trump
Former West Virginia economic development chief Mitch Carmichael leads Built For America in a TV ad drive urging President Trump to preserve clean energy tax credits from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. He argues the incentives attract manufacturing, jobs, and investment in Ravenswood and Weirton, helping diversify the state's economy while opponents warn of cuts tonight affect communities and the environment.
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