West Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates Clash on Regions and Coal
Republican contenders tackle southern West Virginia issues including Welch Princeton and Beckley while debating coal mining, highway tolls, utility rates, and economic policy. Candidates Carmichael Ireland Sorsain Maloney Faircloth push tax cuts, anti EPA stance, and pro mountaintop removal with reclamation safeguards amid regional development concerns.
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West Virginia campaign debate centers on roads and coal
Democrats debate focused on highway projects King Coal Highway and Coalfields Expressway. Candidates Tomblin Perdue Thompson and others discuss funding, tolls removal in 2019, and boosting infrastructure. They promise to match federal funds, curb utility rates, and expand coal mining support while stressing job creation and education.
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