eNewsletter - March 24, 2022

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced $5 million for a battery supply chain workforce development initiative that will include training pilot projects. This investment will ensure West Virginia’s highly-skilled workforce is ready for these critical energy jobs. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland also highlighted more than $280 million in Abandoned Mine Lands funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. These funds ensure we can plug, remediate and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells, and reclaim abandoned mine lands for future use.

“West Virginia can be the pilot state for how the clean energy pie grows and how we can put people to work with fantastic skills powering our nation into the future.”

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I was proud to welcome Secretary Deb Haaland to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve over the weekend to see America's newest National Park & Preserve firsthand. As more visitors from across the nation and world come to West Virginia, I'm thankful U.S. Department of the Interior is making much-needed investments in infrastructure.

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West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition Takes Next Step To Secure Hub In West Virginia

The West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition officially submitted our proposal to participate in the competition to become the new home of hydrogen energy production funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. With our abundant energy sources and strong partnerships, our state is uniquely situated to compete to develop a hydrogen hub.

I am incredibly proud of the efforts of our bipartisan group to put forward a great proposal that showcases how West Virginia can continue to lead the country – and the world – in advancing energy technologies and bring good-paying jobs to the state. West Virginia has a long history of powering our great nation, and the West Virginia Hydrogen Hub Coalition is our opportunity to power the future right here in the Mountain State.

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After his interview for a job opportunity with the FBI, Peyton asked my office to inquire about the overdue timeline to gain his security clearance. With the help of my caseworker, Peyton quickly had any answer from his recruiter about his clearance approval. With this information, Peyton was able to confidently make the move back to his home state of West Virginia in order to begin his new career opportunity.

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If you or someone you know is in need of assistance with a state or federal agency, please contact my office at 304-342-5855.

With the help of my staff, I was honored to lend my voice of support for several events in the region: grand opening and ribbon cutting for Poling Wealth in Beckley; Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce 85th Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Banquet.

Speed Hiring Event - Charleston Coliseum
Fast track your way to a new or better career. From 10 AM to 2 PM Monday, March 28th job seekers and employers will get a chance to match up, do a brief interview and possibly make a lasting connection.

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