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The Chesapeake Bay has been a magnet of regulatory rules to prevent pollution through the watershed that spans six states.

From financial services to farming, plumbing to computer repair, business owners say new regulations have them so bogged down in compliance that it is hindering their ability to plan and expand for the coming years.

Even though President Obama recently acknowledged the need to minimize regulations, the number appears to be growing. Obama administration regulations on new business rose to 3,573 final rules in 2010, up from 3,503 in 2009 -- the equivalent of about 10 per week.

Indeed, the 2010 volume of the Federal Register, the "newspaper" of regulatory agencies, stands at an all-time record-high 81,405 pages composed of final rules, proposed rules, meeting notices and regulatory studies.

Read more: Regulation Nation: Drowning in Rules, Businesses Brace for Cost and Time for Compliance

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 The 6th Annual Friends of Coal Bowl is now in the books and, despite the weather-shortened game, the weekend was a success with broad participation by Association members and numerous guests from the Legislature, state government and both Universities.  The pre-game activities and the game, itself, were record setting with many “first to ever occur” events.  It was exciting and memorable. 

The lightning-shortened game  was the longest and shortest to ever be played in the history of either WVU or Marshall. From kickoff to the point when it was finally cancelled, by agreement of both schools, the game lasted 6 hours and 50 minutes, yet there was nearly a quarter (14:35) of regulation playing time remaining.  Thus, the longest and the shortest!  WVU was ahead 34-13 at the declared end and thereby was declared the winner of the traditional Governor’s Trophy.

Read more: The Friends of Coal Bowl 2011 in the Books

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 The West Virginia Friends of Coal license plates are being ordered everyday via the web site:  www.friendsofcoal.org.  The license plate has an initial cost of $70.00 (made payable to WV Coal Foundation) and must be accompanied by the official application (found on the web site).  All licenses will be renewed in July at a cost of $45.00.  Once the application and check are received they are immediately forwarded to DMV for final approval and issuance.  DMV has indicated it takes 6 weeks to receive your plate but we are finding it is much less time.  Get your application in so we can have FOC plates all over the State of West Virginia. It’s a great way to outwardly show you support for our industry and its great people. 

Parent Category: News

 The 6th Annual Friends of Coal Bowl is now in the books and, despite the weather-shortened game, the weekend was a success with broad participation by Association members and numerous guests from the Legislature, state government and both Universities.  The pre-game activities and the game, itself, were record setting with many “first to ever occur” events.  It was exciting and memorable. 

The lightning-shortened game  was the longest and shortest to ever be played in the history of either WVU or Marshall. From kickoff to the point when it was finally cancelled, by agreement of both schools, the game lasted 6 hours and 50 minutes, yet there was nearly a quarter (14:35) of regulation playing time remaining.  Thus, the longest and the shortest!  WVU was ahead 34-13 at the declared end and thereby was declared the winner of the traditional Governor’s Trophy.

Read more: The Friends of Coal Bowl 2011 in the Books

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by Jared Hunt
Daily Mail Capitol Reporter

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - State tax revenue receipts are running slightly higher than expectations two months into the fiscal year.

West Virginia's general revenue fund was running a $9.1 million surplus, according to the latest August revenue report from the state Budget Office. The 2012 fiscal year began July 1.

Read more: State tax revenues exceed forecasts