WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a Bank Merger Act (BMA) application submitted by WesBanco Bank, Inc., Wheeling, West Virginia, to acquire and merge with Premier Bank, Youngstown, Ohio. The resulting bank will operate in West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and will operate under the name, WesBanco Bank, Inc. When reviewing applic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Mika J. Cross, a workplace transformation strategist, from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "The Stay-at-Home Federal Workforce: Another Biden-Harris Legacy": * * * Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and distinguished members of this Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit a statement for the record to support this hearing. As a workplace expert with over two  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the postponement of a final rule amending the Horse Protection Act (HPA): "USDA's decision to postpo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is investigating recent reports of financial institutions debanking lawful American businesses and individuals based on political affiliation or involvement in industries viewed unfavorably by the Biden Administration. On a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experienc  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 25 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a rate increase for Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc., effective January 27, 2025. The increase reflects the company's expected change in gas costs. The PSC reviewed Delta's filing and determined that the proposed rates are just and reasonable. The order also includes provisions requiring Delta to submit detailed information on its natural gas purchases, including any purchases of sustainable natural gas.   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 25 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved Farmdale Water District's request to use funds collected through a water loss surcharge to improve its water infrastructure. The PSC previously authorized Farmdale District to collect a surcharge from customers to fund initiatives aimed at reducing water loss. The district has now requested approval to use these funds for several projects, including: * Reimbursement for expenses related to the South Benso  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 25 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a request for information to Belden Gaines, who filed a complaint against Bullock Pen Water District (Bullock Pen) regarding low water pressure and a suspected leak. The PSC is seeking additional details from Mr. Gaines on several points raised in his complaint and Bullock Pen's initial response. This includes: * The exact location of a water leak discovered on June 26, 2024, and the steps taken to address   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 25 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has asked Bullock Pen Water District (Bullock Pen) for additional information regarding a complaint filed by Belden Gaines. Mr. Gaines alleges low water pressure and a suspected leak on his property. The PSC seeks further details from Bullock Pen on several points raised in their initial response, including: * How they accessed an unusually deep meter for a manual reading on Mr. Gaines' property. * The specific provi  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 25 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order approving a rate increase for East Logan Water District, effective January 1, 2025. The increase is based on a recent rate hike from the district's wholesale water supplier, Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission. However, the PSC also expressed concern over the district's high water loss rates, exceeding the Commission's 15% threshold for three consecutive years. The order mandates that East Logan Di  more