Today in the Legislature

Speaker Attends Signing of Business Court Bill

Published on 2010-05-13 17:23:00

CHARLESTON - House Speaker Rick Thompson joined Gov. Manchin this morning for the signing of a bill that paves the way for a new business court system in West Virginia.

Marion Delegation, Erin’s Family Witness Signing of Erin’s Law

Published on 2010-05-13 17:15:00

CHARLESTON - Members of the Marion County House delegation were pleased to be able to witness the signing of Erin’s Law and to honor the Keener family for initiating the bill’s passage.

Special Session Continues Following Committee Meetings

Published on 2010-05-13 16:33:00

Upon reconvening at 4 p.m. the House of Delegates took up a committee report regarding House Bill 112 which would establish a temporary high risk insurance program for uninsured persons under the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.

Legislature Convenes for 1st Extraordinary Session of 2010

Published on 2010-05-13 13:51:05

Convening today at noon for the First Extraordinary Session of 2010, both the Senate and the House of Delegates went through the formalities of opening floor procedures and received bills relating to items listed on the executive proclamation calling lawmakers into session.

Governor's Call - 2010 1st Extraordinary Session

Published on 2010-05-12 16:00:00

I, JOE MANCHIN III, GOVERNOR of the State of West Virginia, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 7, Article VII of the Constitution of West Virginia, do hereby call the Legislature of West Virginia to convene in Extraordinary Session at twelve o'clock noon on the thirteenth day of May, two thousand ten, in its chambers in the State Capitol, City of Charleston, for the sole purpose of considering and acting upon the following matters:

Senator Tomblin inducted into the June Harless Center Hall of Fame for his work on behalf of public and higher education

Published on 2010-05-07 14:15:00

Senate President-Lt. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin receives a crystal vase from Marshall University's Dr. Ken Maynard ...

Statement from Speaker Rick Thompson regarding the passing of Senator Don Caruth

Published on 2010-05-03 10:45:00

My heart goes out to the loved ones of Senator Caruth, who was a man of great integrity, intellect and dignity...

Senator Tomblin’s Statement on the Passing of Senator Caruth

Published on 2010-05-03 09:28:00

The passing of Senator Don Caruth has left all members of the West Virginia State Senate saddened.

Speaker Thompson Supports Open Investigation by MSHA into UBB Disaster

Published on 2010-04-30 13:00:00

CHARLESTON - House of Delegates Speaker Rick Thompson added his voice to those calling on the Mine Safety and Health Administration to conduct an open investigation, complete with subpoena power, into the Upper Big Branch tragedy.

Delegate Fleischauer Receives Top Environmental Award

Published on 2010-04-26 16:10:00

CHARLESTON - Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer of Monongalia County was recently presented with the Chuck Chambers Public Service Award from the West Virginia Environmental Council (WVEC) at a dinner in Charleston