Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., released the following statement after voting to pass the continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown and keep the government open. “Late tonight, I voted on the fourth short-term continuing resolution for FY2018 in order to keep the government open. While[Read More…]
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Tourism, development investments touted as fuel for W.Va. economy
By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Investing in tourism and economic development would give West Virginia a shot at combating many issues ail the Mountain State, according to Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher. The Department of Commerce made a presentation for its proposed 2019 budget for the[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Secretary of State – Success, accomplishment in year one
By Mac Warner West Virginia Secretary of State On Jan. 16, 2017, I was honored to take the oath of office as the 30th Secretary of State of West Virginia. Through my first year, we worked to improve customer services and operational efficiencies in every Division. The good news is[Read More…]
Report: In the W.Va. House of Delegates for week ending Jan. 19
Release from the W.Va. House of Delegates: By Jared Hunt Communications Director CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates completed its first full week of the 2018 regular session, passing its first bills and moving forward with legislation to streamline government and make it more efficient. House Bill 2869<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2869&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> was[Read More…]
Sen. Mike Azinger appointed to West Virginia legislative committee
Staff report The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Mike Azinger, R-Wood, Thursday was named chairman of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. He succeeds Jeff Mullins, a Republican from Raleigh County, who resigned on Jan. 12. Mullins cited increased business and family obligations. Read the entire article: http://www.newsandsentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/01/mike-azinger-appointed-to-legislative-committee/[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Redistricting bill looks toward 2022?
By Phil Kabler For The West Virginia Press Association While the calendar may read 2018, the Legislature’s mind is on 2022, based on legislation fast-tracked in the House of Delegates. When redistricting rolls around in 2021, following the 2020 U.S. Census, the legislation would require the House to be made up[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice’s 1 percent pay raise bill clears first committee
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia legislators took the first step toward approving Gov. Jim Justice’s 1 percent pay raise for teachers, school service personnel and other state employees Thursday by advancing Senate Bill 267, authorizing the raise, from the Senate Government Organization Committee. The committee[Read More…]
West VIrginia’s drug czar steps down
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s drug czar resigned Thursday, after a little more than four months on the job. Jim Johnson, director of the state’s new Office of Drug Control Policy, was hired to help lead the effort to reduce drug overdose deaths. West Virginia[Read More…]
West Virginia leaders to release opioid response plan
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia officials soon will be finalizing a proposed opioid response plan focusing on six key areas for the state. This proposal includes high-priority, short-term recommendations for prevention, early intervention, treatment, overdose reversal, supporting families with substance use disorder,[Read More…]
Proposed West Virginia Senate bill pushes technical education
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proposed bill in the West Virginia Senate would seek to reinvigorate the state’s workforce by making technical training programs more affordable. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, is sponsoring SB 284, which is modeled after a similar program in[Read More…]
