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January 05, 2012

In a 2-1 decision, a U.S. District Court this week struck down the state’s congressional redistricting plan. The federal panel found that West Virginia's congressional redistricting plan didn't create sufficient equal districts and was therefore unconstitutional. The ruling gave state lawmakers until January 17 to redraw the districts or they would do it for the state.

In response, state officials indicate they will file an appeal of the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court or request a judge's stay that would allow the Legislature more time to come up with a court-approved plan.

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January 04, 2012

Reuters UK
By Eileen O'Grady | HOUSTON (Reuters) - A US federal appeals court on Friday issued a last-minute order to delay the January 1 implementation of stricter federal limits on pollution from coal-fired plants, providing a temporary win for utilities ...

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January 04, 2012

Wheeling News Register
Estimates of the economic impact of Obama's war on coal had been vastly overblown. Heck, only 22 million Americans would suffer from it, the AP found. And, of course, the EPA, in announcing draconian new restrictions on coal-fired power plants, ...

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January 04, 2012

Portland Daily Sun
Reading Christian MilNeil's diatribe against the coal industry and endorsement of the EPA setting regulations far outside its authority ("Coal in the stocking? Polluters deserve it," Dec. 29 column) calls for a review of some facts. ...

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December 21, 2011

We are pleased to welcome the following new members into the WVCA and the WV Coal Alliance (Friends of Coal):  Martin Consulting, LLC, Tim A. Martin, President; Mine Site Technologies, Tom Riley, Account Executive/Central Appalachia; and, Southwire Company, Chris Marlow, VP, Sales.

We also have a company name change:  Casualty & Surety, Inc. is now Bunker Hill Underwriting Agency, Inc., Jim Godfrey remains as President.