8 February 2012, 10:30 am
Toledo BladeJohn Kasich Parkinson's Imitation Marks Ad Hoc Speech That Veered Off The RailsHuffington PostRoughly 70 minutes into the speech, Kasich discussed medical research and its impact on the Buckeye State's economy. He was highlighting a deep brain massage program at Ohio State Univer... Read More »
8 February 2012, 10:00 am
USA TODAYMemphis joining Big East next yearESPNThe Big East will also be adding Central Florida, Houston, SMU, Navy, San Diego State and Boise State in the coming years, and soon will lose West Virginia to the Big 12 and Pittsburgh and Syracuse to the Atlantic Coast Conference.AP Source: Memphis to ... Read More »
8 February 2012, 8:37 am
Public engagement and education excellenceBaltimore SunAs former West Virginia Governor Bob Wise said: "The best economic stimulus is a high school diploma." An educated population means more rewarding, high-paying jobs, which pump money into the economy and build community strength.... Read More »
8 February 2012, 8:33 am
West Virginia RecordState Chamber likes idea of right-to-work legislationWest Virginia RecordCHARLESTON - The state Chamber of Commerce is behind state Sen. Karen Facemyer's proposal to make West Virginia a right-to-work state. In a release Feb. 7, state Chamber President Steve Roberts said his ... Read More »
8 February 2012, 5:05 am
FirstEnergy, Citing Impact of Environmental Regulations, Will Retire Three ...MarketWatch (press release)/quotes/zigman/201722/quotes/nls/fe FE -1.04% announced today that its Monongahela Power Company (Mon Power) subsidiary will be retiring three older coal-fired power plants located in West Virgin... Read More »
8 February 2012, 4:33 am
West Virginia future fundWest Virginia Public BroadcastingNow such an idea is emerging in West Virginia. Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan discussed the fund in several appearances before leadership groups including the Senate Economic development Committee. His state's fund has grown to more th... Read More »
8 February 2012, 1:11 am
North Dakota Workers Report Best Hiring Situation in 2011Gallup.comNorth Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, South Dakota, and the District of Columbia rank among the top states in both job creation and economic confidence. Curiously, West Virginia has consistently ranked among the bottom states in econom... Read More »
7 February 2012, 5:21 pm
The Herald-MailPennsylvania Closer to Setting Fees For Gas DrillingWall Street JournalBy KRIS MAHER Pennsylvania lawmakers moved closer Tuesday to passing a bill setting fees and zoning rules for natural-gas drilling, in an effort to provide more clarity to energy firms as the state competes with ne... Read More »
7 February 2012, 10:57 am
W.Va. lawmakers weigh Marcellus windfall optionsBusinessWeekA pending Senate bill would deposit 25 percent of the resulting additional tax revenues into a West Virginia Future Fund. The state would invest the fund for 20 years. It would be tapped only for such purposes as tax relief and education.W.... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:04 am
The Epoch TimesEconomic Confidence Highest in DC, Lowest in W.Va.Gallup.comAfter the District of Columbia, South Dakota and Hawaii had the highest economic confidence scores in 2009 and 2010, respectively. North Dakota ranked first in 2008. West Virginia has ranked as the least economically confiden... Read More »
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