House Redistricting Committee to Meet September 30
The House Redistricting Committee will have an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021, in the House Chamber.
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Senate Redistricting Committee to Meet Thursday
The Senate Redistricting Committee will have an organizational meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021, in the Senate Judiciary Committee Room (208W).
Dates, Procedures Set for Joint Committee on Redistricting Virtual Public Hearings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting has set the dates and procedures for three virtual public hearings to take place from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20, 21 and 22. The committee members have nearly completed their 12 scheduled in-person public hearings on redistricting, listening to members of the public as well as collecting online comments and potential map submissions.
Jordan Maynor Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jordan Maynor became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Aug. 24.
Minority Leadership Congratulates Ihlenfeld
Charleston, WV – President Biden has nominated Senator William Ihlenfeld, Jr. (D-Ohio) to serve as the US Attorney for the Northern District. Senate Democratic leadership applauds this selection.
Caputo Applauds Ihlenfeld’s Nomination
Charleston, WV – Senator William Ihlenfeld, Jr. (D-Ohio) has been nominated by President Biden to serve as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia. If confirmed, Ihlenfeld will resume the role he previously held from 2010-2016. During his previous tenure, Ihlenfeld’s office focused on white-collar crime, the opioid epidemic, and civil rights infringements. “It couldn’t have happened for a better guy,” said Senator Mike Caputo (D-Marion).
Minority Leadership Congratulates Unger
Charleston, WV – Chief Circuit Judge Michael Lorenson, 23rd Circuit in Berkeley County, has appointed Senator John Unger II (D-Berkeley) to serve as Magistrate. Senate Democratic leadership applauds this selection.
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Health Committee Leadership
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, has announced Dr. Matthew Rohrbach, R-Cabell, will serve as chairman of the House Health and Human Resources Committee.
Speaker Hanshaw Statement on Jeffrey Pack’s Resignation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, issued the following statement today after receiving a resignation letter from Delegate Jeffrey Pack, R-Raleigh:
National Legislative Association Selects Dan Greear for Legislative Staff Achievement Award
Denver – The National Conference of State Legislatures’ Leadership Staff Professional Association recently awarded Dan Greear, West Virginia House of Delegates Counsel to the Speaker, with its 2021 Legislative Staff Achievement Award.