U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D, W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R, W.Va., did an important thing this week as they talked about the potential for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in West Virginia. They were optimistic, but avoided “This is a done deal that will immediately put our state’s economy on a rocket ship to prosperity” theatrics.
“We are not — and I think that people need to realize this — we are not in the final phase of a full thumbs up to move forward. So today, negotiations begin,” Capito said. “We are at the second critical juncture to which we can begin full implementation once we get the okay.”
How refreshing, to hear an elected official remind us economic good news does not mean we can all sit back, relax and wait for this year’s headline-grabber to start saving us.
“I think it’s going to be important for us to demonstrate not…
