MORGANTOWN — “I want to start by saying something bold … 27-24, WVU,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Friday, drawing applause from the West Virginia University Board of […]
Tag: economic development
Gov. Justice presents $2 million grant check for Fairmont State’s aviation program
dbeard@dominionpost.com FAIRMONT – Fairmont State University’s aviation program got a $2 million boost on Thursday as Gov. Jim Justice came to FSU’s Feaster Center to preside over […]
Senate again passes bill to allow small counties to impose recreation fee to fund fire, EMS
MORGANTOWN – The Senate is once again trying to give small rural counties a tool to fund their fire and EMS services. SB 167 was among the […]
Gov. DeSantis vs. Disney has a $1B price tag for Fla.
The Magic Kingdom made about $1 billion disappear in Florida on Thursday. Amid an escalating feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Disney pulled a serious power move. […]
Guest essay: Trade with Taiwan can further economic development in W.Va.
by Don Smith When it comes to growing economic development in West Virginia, despite all the rhetoric, there is a single most important element. Workforce? […]
Virgin Hyperloop project stalls out
Two-and-a-half years ago, Gov. Jim Justice announced with much fanfare that a futuristic company was making an enormous investment here. Virgin Hyperloop would locate a testing and […]
Public input sought to prioritize projects
The Town of Granville has been developing a comprehensive plan for the past year that will direct future development and detail high priority projects. The comprehensive plan […]
W.Va. as a risk capital investor
For years, we have heard the question asked in West Virginia: What is the state doing to improve and diversify its economy? The question is rooted in […]
House of Delegates considers bill to create Coalfields Energy Research and Economic Development Authority
MORGANTOWN — A bill to create a new state agency designed to promote energy development projects in the coalfields is on its way to the House floor […]
Form Energy will build 100-hour iron-air battery plant in Weirton; will create 750 jobs and advance energy generation
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday announced an economic development partnership that he said will help revitalize the city of Weirton and foster American energy independence. […]
