West Virginians Drowning in Electric Bills
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West Virginians grapple with skyrocketing electric bills, despite the states abundant coal, oil, and gas resources. Rebecca Michalski, a resident on a fixed income, saw her February bill reach $940, more than her entire check. Nationwide, electricity prices surged 4.8% last February, with natural gas up 10.9%. In West Virginia, rates have soared 73% since 2015, the fastest rise in the country. Residents are furious, choosing between groceries and heat, with businesses shutting down due to cutoffs. The states Public Service Commission, with industry ties, keeps approving hikes for infrastructure and profits. Aid programs have been gutted, leaving families high and dry. As midterms approach, these utility pains could flip votes, with no quick relief in sight.
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