In Remembrance of State Senator Sue Cline
“I was heartbroken to learn of the death of our former colleague, Senator Sue Cline, this morning,” said Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin (D-Greenbrier).
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Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw
“I’m pleased by the announcement of three outstanding men to help open West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals. Seeing this effort come to fruition after years and years of discussion and debate has been extremely gratifying. I believe this truly is one of the policy initiatives that will further our state as a place where people and businesses want to locate.
Statement from Senate President Craig Blair regarding West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals
“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.
House Food Insecurity Workgroup Praises Funding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates Food Insecurity Workgroup have seen their wish list fulfilled, thanks to Gov. Jim Justice allocating CARES Act money to many of the state’s needs.
Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw
“The majority of members of the West Virginia House of Delegates have indicated to me this week they would support a 5% pay raise for all state employees.”
Statement from Senate President Craig Blair regarding pay raise for state employees
“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.”
Kathie Hess Crouse Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kathie Hess Crouse became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Dec. 2.
Delegates Bates, Linville Invite Suddenlink Complaints
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegates Mick Bates, R-Raleigh, and Daniel Linville, R-Cabell, agree with the many West Virginians who have said there ought to be a way to hold their shoddy internet providers accountable. And it’s why the two are inviting residents to send complaints about the provider Suddenlink directly to them at cableconcerns@wvhouse.gov.
Statement from House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw
“For the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates. Earlier this week, Illinois Congressman Sean Casten suggested that the West Virginia economy was ‘irrelevant.’ On behalf of nearly 1.8 million West Virginians, I’m here today to respectfully disagree.”
Statement from Thirteenth Senate District Regarding Redistricting
Charleston, WV – “We are satisfied with makeup of the Thirteenth District, which we are proud to represent, in the 2021 redistricting map.”