COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * AEP Ohio Proposes to Decrease Electric Rates for Customers in Settlement AEP Ohio today filed an agreement at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to decrease electricity distribution rates for its customers. The settlement, which must be approved by the PUCO, would decrease distribution rates by $58.7 million overall. The average AEP Ohio residential cust  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson condemns support for Hamas terrorists * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 25-state friend-of-the-court brief that seeks to hold organizations that materially support Hamas accountable. "On October 7, 2023, Hamas perpetrated a terrorist attack against Israel that became the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * BACKGROUNDER: Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments for West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox, Key Cases on the Inclusion of Transgender Youth in Sports * On January 13th, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox, cases arguing that West Virginia and Idaho's bans preventing transgender students from playing on the school sp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Riley M. Moore Delivers Major Wins for West Virginians in FY26 Appropriations Package * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore (WV-02) today applauded the passage of the second package of Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills with a vote of 397 to 28. This package includes the FY 26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriati  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Darnell Marice McCarver, also known as "WAP," 19, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to aiding and abetting the distribution of 50 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture. McCarver admitted to his role in a drug trafficking or  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following fact sheet: * * * Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) Background The runway safety area (RSA) enhances the safety of aircraft that undershoot, overrun, or veer off the runway. The RSA provides a clear, graded area which provides additional space for pilots to bring their aircraft to a safe stop. Though RSAs vary in size by runway, they can be as large as 500 feet wide an  more

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- FirstEnergy Transmission, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its 4.750% Senior Notes Due 2033 FAIRMONT, W.Va., Jan. 8, 2026 -- FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC ("FET" or the "Company") a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) and a holding company of electric transmission companies operating in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia, today announ  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Issues Statement on the Retirement of Senator Donna Boley * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement on the retirement of Senator Donna Boley: "Today, we honor Senator Donna Boley as she retires after more than four decades of service, making her the longest-serving member of the West Virginia Senate in state history. Her dedica  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Huntington Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Dyson Lamont Woody Jr., also known as "DC Sosa," 33, of Huntington, was sentenced on Monday, January 5, 2026, to six years and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of a quantity of a mixture and   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Huntington Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Tina Marie Dixon, 52, of Huntington, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine base, also known as "crack." According to court documents and statements made in court, on March 25, 2026, law e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "VOTE YES ON EXTENDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. LEADER JEF  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "VOTE YES ON EXTENDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TAX CREDITS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor, where he emphasized that Democrats are following through on their commitment to protect healthcare and urged a yes vote on extending the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. LEADER JEFFRIES : I rise today, Mr.   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 9 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * GreenPower Motor Company Chooses New Mexico for Advanced EV Manufacturing Facility State to provide assistance for strategic investment that will create more than 340 jobs and generate over $200 million in economic impact, while supporting state's energy goals * Electric vehicle manufacturer GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) today announced they have  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * STATEMENT: The House Passed ACA Tax Credits. Now John Thune and Senate Republicans Must Decide: Help Millions Afford Health Care or Own Their Affordability Crisis On January 1, premiums more than doubled for families across the nation because Trump and Republicans took away working people's tax credits that made coverage more affordable to fund billionaire tax breaks, plunging the country into a health care affordability   more

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * PUCO Approves FirstEnergy Settlement, Delivering Customer Benefits FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a comprehensive settlement agreement that will deliver $275 million in restitution and refunds to Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison customers. The PUCO's approval of the collaborative settlement represents a significant step fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club WV Hosts First "Quilting for Community" Art and Educational Event at The Co-Op * MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - On Wednesday, January 7, Sierra Club West Virginia, alongside local quilter CJ Sews, launched the "Quilting for Community" project at Morgantown art gallery The Co-Op. Over 55 people attended the Kick-Off, the first of many scheduled bi-weekly communal quilting events throughout   more

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 8 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Health Elevates Weight Loss Management with Dr. Andrea Stark * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is taking a bold step forward in addressing obesity, a complex disease, with the addition of Dr. Andrea M. Stark, DO, FACP, to its Department of Internal Medicine. An accomplished researcher, author, educator, lecturer, and mentor, Stark brings a comprehensive, evi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Treasurer Pack Reflects on Accomplishments During First Year in Office, Looks Ahead to 2026 Goals State Treasurer Larry Pack is celebrating multiple noteworthy accomplishments from his first year in Office and looking ahead to moving West Virginia forward in 2026. "I never envisioned myself serving in public office, but I realized if I wanted to be part of th  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Awarded $1.2M in Momentum Initiative Grants from West Virginia First Foundation * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College has received over $1.2 million in Momentum Initiative Grants (MIG) from the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF). The first grant, $947,916 awarded under the WVFF's Foster Care & Non-Parental Caregivers target area, will support a statewide initi  more