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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…]

U.S. Senate hopeful Don Blankenship kicks off campaign in Logan

By NANCY PEYTON The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va.  — Mining jobs, the current drug epidemic, infrastructure and other issues facing West Virginians were addressed by U.S. Senate candidate Don Blankenship during a town hall meeting for voters Thursday night in Logan. The ex-Massey Energy CEO, who recently served a one-year[Read More…]

Tucker County Day at the W.Va. Legislature attracts leaders, crowd to West Virginia Culture Center

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce hosted “Tucker County Day at the West Virginia Legislature” on Thursday, Jan. 18, with events at the state Capitol, West Virginia Cultural Center and around Charleston. Jessica Waldo, executive director of the chamber and the Tucker County Convention & Visitors Bureau, welcomed guests to[Read More…]

West Virginia Senate logging bill cautiously welcomed in Richwood

By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald RICHWOOD, W.Va.  — The reason for the naming of Richwood is evident if you simply drive through the once-booming city. Log trucks roll their way down Main Street, making their way to or from the city’s two remaining lumber mills. In a city ravaged by West Virginia’s economic downturn over[Read More…]

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