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Charlotte Lane

Public Service Commission Chairman Charlotte Lane is shown during a June 17, 2025, hearing at PSC headquarters in Charleston.

The West Virginia Public Service Commission from its chairman, Charlotte Lane, on June 26 titled, ƵHappy Birthday, America.Ƶ

What starts off as a festive nod to Independence Day, though, quickly turns into an embrace of West VirginiaƵs coal dependence.

Mike Tony covers energy and the environment. He can be reached at mtony@hdmediallc.com or 304-348-1236. Follow on X.

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