Ken Ward

Us & Them: Three Tales of Coal

For decades, coal was king in West Virginia. It paid good wages, paid the bills for many local services through taxes, and kept small towns alive. But…

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Coal and Natural Gas Similarities: An Interview With Ken Ward Jr.

The recent rise of oil and gas drilling across West Virginia has raised questions about industry regulation and taxation. Many bear a striking resemblance…

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Ken Ward on NPR's Fresh Air: Overregulation Is 'Wildly Exaggerated'

Fresh Air recently interviewed Charleston Gazette investigative reporter Ken Ward about the Freedom Industries chemical spill. Here are the highlights:On…

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