The elected Democrats in the West Virginia Senate met Tuesday to select their new Minority Leader for the 86th Legislature. Senator Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) was chosen to replace Stephen Baldwin (D-Greenbrier), who did not win his bid for re-election to the Senate.
CHARLESTON – Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, today announced that Senator Amy Nichole Grady, R-Mason, has been named Chairman of the Education Committee.
“Today, I join with all West Virginians in mourning the death of a true American hero. Woody Williams represented the best of West Virginia – a love for his family, a sense of service to his country, and a dedication to honoring our veterans.”
CHARLESTON- This week, the Marion County Delegation met with DHHR Secretary Bill Crouch to discuss the future of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center. The delegation addressed their concerns about what would happen in the community if the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center would close. “Many people in the community rely on the center’s services,” said Senator Mike Caputo (D-Marion).
CHARLESTON – Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, praised today’s announcement by global health care solutions company Owens & Minor of their plan to locate a health care products and preparedness center in Morgantown.
CHARLESTON – Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, today welcomed GreenPower Motor Company Inc.’s announcement of their agreement with the state to locate a manufacturing facility in South Charleston.
“I was shocked to learn this morning of the passing of former Senator Sue Cline. Sue was one of the most dedicated members I have ever served with in the West Virginia Legislature. She was a fighter and a tireless advocate for the families of her district. Her love of her state and her country were second to none. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as they remember and celebrate her life in the coming days.” — Senate President Craig Blair
“I was heartbroken to learn of the death of our former colleague, Senator Sue Cline, this morning,” said Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin (D-Greenbrier).
“Today is an outstanding day for West Virginia’s legal system and another step forward in making our state the ideal place for job creators and families alike. The creation of an Intermediate Court of Appeals has been a goal of mine for several years, and I am excited to see it become a reality today.
“Our state employees have been a major part of helping us rebuild West Virginia’s economy. Without their dedication, especially throughout the last two years, there is no way our state would be seeing the kind of growth, prosperity, and success that we have.”