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To Compete in Energy, Technology, U.S. Needs Regulatory Reform

kathy@h2cstrategies.com June 1, 2026 Broadband, Business, Data Centers, Economic Development, Economy, Energy, Energy & enviroment, Gas and Oil, Government & Policy, Policies, Technology, Uncategorized, West Virginia

A successful American company with a strong presence in West Virginia is making its thoughts known about the development of the nation’s energy infrastructure and its connection to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). The Williams Companies (WMB) has more than a century of experience in the energy sector and is committed to building and …Read More

Election Postscript: Assessing the Effects on State Leadership

kathy@h2cstrategies.com May 18, 2026 Election, Elections, Local Government, Politics and Campaigns, State Government, State Legislatures, Voting, West Virginia

Click to see WV Primary Election results. Campaigning was contentious for some legislative candidates in the 2026 West Virginia primary election. Political action committees played a highly visible role. It was an aggressive version of politics that left many bruised. While voter turnout was low, the election resulted in meaningful change in the state …Read More

Yes, let’s be informed and vote

kathy@h2cstrategies.com May 5, 2026 Election, Elections, Government & Policy, Legislation, Local Government, State Government, State Legislatures, Uncategorized, Voting, West Virginia

May 12, Election Day, approaches. Early voting is well underway across West Virginia. Politicians, media, business leaders, and others encourage voters to go to the polls, which tend to see less activity during nonpresidential-year elections. The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office reported a 22.9% voter turnout for the 2022 primary, the last off-year election. …Read More

APTA-West Virginia to present Distinguished Service Award to Senator Tarr

kathy@h2cstrategies.com September 19, 2024 Health Care, Legislature, Physical Therapy, State Government, State Legislatures, West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va., August 30, 2024 — The West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-West Virginia) will present state Senator Eric Tarr of Putnam County with the Nancy Tonkin Distinguished Service Award on Saturday, Sept. 7, during the ATPA-West Virginia’s 2024 conference at The Embassy Suites in Charleston. Senator Tarr, a physical therapist …Read More

Likely Delays in Counting Absentee Ballots Could Result in Chaos

Brian Skinner August 28, 2020 Absentee Ballots, Elections, West Virginia

By Brian Skinner, Esq. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is very likely that West Virginia will see a marked increase in the use of absentee voting compared to prior elections. As of August 25, already more than 22,300 of West Virginia’s registered voters have requested an absentee ballot to participate in the …Read More

Pennsylvania governor urges legalization of adult-use cannabis: What About West Virginia?

Brian Skinner August 26, 2020 Cannabis, Legislature, marijuana, West Virginia

By Brian Skinner, Esq. On Tuesday, Governor Tom Wolf of West Virginia’s neighbor to the north, Pennsylvania, called on state lawmakers to legalize a commercial recreational marijuana program during the fall legislative session. Pennsylvannia’s Medical Marijuana Program was signed into law on April 17, 2016, and one year and two days later, West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Program, a virtual carbon …Read More

What Does the Post-COVID Natural Gas Market Mean for West Virginia?

Brian Skinner August 24, 2020 COVID-19, Economy, Gas and Oil, West Virginia

By Brian Skinner, Esq. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a large-scale shutdown of the West Virginia economy. But of course, the state is not alone in seeing its economy stifled by the pandemic. Market disruptions and business interruptions have occurred world-wide. And, it is likely that the impact of the COVID-19 will continue well …Read More