Charleston Civic Center filed with exhibitors CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association gave attendees a chance to see and hear four candidates for West Virginia governor as part of the Expo 2016 Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference at the Charleston Civic Center. Thursday morning, the four candidates — Democrats Booth[Read More…]
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WV Coal Association sends “open” letter to Sen. Manchin on Supreme Court nominee:
To U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin: Sen. Manchin, I received your invitation to participate in the public discussion of President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland this Thursday in Charleston. As you are well aware, the single most important issue before the U.S. Supreme court is the resolution of President Obama’s[Read More…]
West Virginia couple seeking state senate, house seats
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner MATHIAS, W.Va. — It may be a first for West Virginia. A Mathias husband and wife team will both throw their hats into the ring for public office. Matthew and Tonya Persinger are seeking a seat in the West Virginia State Senate and West[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin encourages statewide nomination for 2016 Governor’s Service Awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is encouraged all West Virginians to nominate outstanding individuals, families and organizations for the 2016 Governor’s Service Awards. “The annual Governor’s Service Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognize those who dedicate countless hours of their time to help those in need and build[Read More…]
Ab-Libs Column: The most overused word in advertising
By John Foust Raleigh, NC I can imagine this scene playing out hundreds of times every day. A sales person sits in an advertiser’s office and says, “Let’s talk about your next ad campaign. What are your thoughts?” That’s a sensible conversation starter. Ask an open-ended question, hear the[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Manchin visiting state
Visits Focus on Fighting the Drug Abuse Epidemic and speaking directly with community leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. – Next week, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) will make several stops throughout West Virginia to meet with community and business leaders, local officials and students, and discuss current issues that are important[Read More…]
Column by W.Va. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey: Outside Counsel Policy
By Patrick Morrisey W.Va. Attorney General West Virginia taxpayers deserve transparency, competitive bidding and millions of dollars in cost savings, all of which my administration delivered with its implementation of an outside counsel policy. This initiative, already responsible for saving taxpayers more than $4.3 million since 2013, revolutionized the process[Read More…]
President Obama’s Weekly Address: Supreme Court Nomination
WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, President Barack Obama discussed his decision to nominate Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States. White House Statement: “Judge Garland has earned the respect of both Democrats and Republicans through his years of public service. The President made clear[Read More…]
Coming to the Clay Center: Last chance to enjoy Shen Yun in Charleston
Media Advisory: Manchin staff hosting Manchin Mobile Mondays
Sen. Manchin’s staff will host mobile office hours for constituents in April. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WV, announced that representatives from his offices will take part in Manchin Mobile Mondays, bringing Senator Manchin’s office to a location near you. Constituents will have an opportunity to discover how we may help you[Read More…]