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The Stability of the PJM Grid

Spring 2023By Melanie Watkins May 31, 2023 Leave a comment

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

Spring 2023By Melanie Watkins May 31, 2023 Leave a comment

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

Spring 2023By Melanie Watkins May 31, 2023 Leave a comment

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.

2023 West Virginia Executive Health Care Hall of Fame

Winter 2023By Melanie Watkins February 22, 2023 Leave a comment

The success of the Mountain State depends on the health and well-being of its people. Healthy people mean productive workplaces, flourishing communities and a higher quality of life for individuals. A dedicated health care industry is necessary to achieve this, and West Virginia is fortunate to have many industry professionals devoted to caring for West Virginians’ health.

Workforce Shortage Solutions

Winter 2023By Melanie Watkins February 22, 2023 Leave a comment

The health care industry is currently facing a severe workforce shortage. Coupled with the increased challenges of inflation, hospital closures in rural areas and increased pressure and burnout among workers, the shortage is causing industry leaders, health care educators and the business community to look for ways to fill the gap.

Hurdles to Health

Winter 2023By Melanie Watkins February 22, 2023 Leave a comment

Access to high-quality health care is an essential element in fostering healthy and prosperous communities and families. Moreover, the capacity of a health care system can make or break the growth and development of a given state. In reality, no one wants to move to, raise a family or start a business in an area without access to quality health care.