THE BACK PEW–Watch out for the quiet ones

By Stephen Baldwin, RealWV February 16, 2023 They say you should always watch out for the quiet ones. That’s especially true of legislation. Because politicians try and get you to look left while they’re pulling a trick to your right. Here are some bills I’m watching right now. COAL SEVERANCE TAX CUT. SB168 passed the […]
Delegates approve $105 million for battery factory after debating jobs, green energy, Bill Gates

By Brad McElhinny, WV Metronews February 10, 2023 Following two hours of knock-down, drag-out debate, delegates voted to approve $105 million in state funding to support development of a cutting-edge battery plant. Delegates voted 69-25 to pass a supplemental appropriations bill that supports the Form Energy project in Hancock County. But for the second day in a row, […]