CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Appalachian Power acquires Top Hat Wind Facility; will support economic growth in West Virginia Appalachian Power Company (APCo) today announced the acquisition of a wind farm that has attracted large industrial customers interested in having renewable generation in their energy portfolio. The Top Hat Wind Facility, with a generating capacity   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Announces $1.2 Billion Investment to Build First-ever Natural Gas Power Generation Facility in West Virginia * Project Expected to Create 500 Construction Jobs, Spur Local Economic Development Will Help Meet Rising Electricity Demand from Growing Economy and AI/Data Center Innovation New York, NY - November 13, 2025 - Blac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Applauds Successful House Vote to End Historic Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement after the House voted to end the 43-day Schumer Shutdown. The House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2026 that extends funding for most agencies until January 30th, 2026. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Joins House Republicans in Reopening Federal Government * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution and three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Upon signage by President Donald Trump, the continuing resolution will reopen the government immediatel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Secures Over $4 Million for West Virginia Hospitals * Washington, D.C. - Last night, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government into the new year along with three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Through the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Congress  more

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Mon Power and Potomac Edison Invest $13 Million to Boost Reliability for Rural West Virginia Communities FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 13, 2025 -- Electric service reliability for more than 12,700 rural West Virginia customers of Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE), will get a boost from a $13 million infrastructure investment this year. The projects aim to reduce   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Highland Avenue Upgrades, Invests $342,000 Princeton, W.Va., (November 13, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its upgrades on Highland Avenue in Princeton with a $342,000 investment to replace 540 feet of aging pipe. "We're excited to continue our investments in the Princeton community," said   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, Charleston, issued the 18th annual "State of Working West Virginia 2025" report, which presents a comprehensive assessment of the state's economy through the lens of its workforce, with a focus on the public sector. The report reveals that despite a strong initial recovery from the pandemic recession fueled by over $12 billion in federal aid, West Virginia's economic growth has since stagnated, trailing well behind t  more