Built for Nuclear Power
West Virginia is poised to enhance its reputation as an energy powerhouse. Empowered with changes in both federal and state laws, innovative thinkers and political leaders are preparing to welcome nuclear energy as part of the state’s energy portfolio, a move that can bring sustainable jobs with life-changing wages and possibilities.
The Stability of the PJM Grid
Everyone knows with the holiday season comes a multitude of dazzling Christmas lights, brightly lit decorations and a need for warmth as the cold, wintry weather sets in. In December 2022, an extreme, unprecedented drop in temperature forced excessive use of indoor heat by consumers and strained the regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states, including West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
World Trade Problems
War, conflict, economic sanctions, extreme weather and global pandemics can all affect international trade. However, the overall impact on international sales can take time to determine.
Red Wave
The year is 2000. Texas’ republican Governor George W. Bush was just elected president by a narrow margin defeating democrat incumbent Vice President Al Gore of Tennessee. Republican Cecil Underwood is nearing the end of his term as governor in West Virginia where the democrats hold a 28-6 super majority in the Senate and a 75-25 super majority in the House.
Summertime Fairs & Festivals in Almost Heaven
Every season in West Virginia has something special to offer, and summer is no exception. Whether it’s catching fireflies in mason jars, drinking lemonade on the front porch, pitching a tent beneath the stars or picking wildflowers on the side of winding country roads, most of us would agree that summertime in the Mountain State is almost heaven.
Linda Wigal
Regional Vice President of Sales, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia By Emily Pellham Linda Wigal, regional vice president of sales for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia, is responsible for the strategic direction and overall performance of the West Virginia large group commercial market, delivering health insurance solutions that keep employees healthy […]
