Speaker Hanshaw Announces Leadership Team for Upcoming 85th Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced key members of his leadership team for the upcoming 85th Legislature.
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Mike Woelfel Announced as Democratic Whip
CHARLESTON—Senator Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) has been appointed to serve as Whip for the Democratic Caucus of the West Virginia Senate, Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin (D-Greenbrier) announced today.
Howell Named Speaker Pro Tempore for 85th Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced he was promoting current Committee on Government Organization Chairman Gary Howell, R-Mineral, to be Speaker Pro Tempore for the House of Delegates for the upcoming 85th Legislature.
Legislature Announces New Division of Regulatory and Fiscal Affairs
Charleston, WV – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Senate President Mitch Carmichael, and the next President of the Senate, Craig Blair, announce the establishment of the West Virginia Legislature’s Division of Regulatory and Fiscal Affairs.
Statement from Senate President Mitch Carmichael on the resignation of Senator Paul Hardesty
Please see the following statement from Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, regarding the resignation of Senator Paul Hardesty, D-Logan. Senator Hardesty’s resignation became effective December 1.
State Leaders Announce Innovative New Broadband Map Which Will Aid In Ongoing Expansion Efforts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Delegate Daniel Linville, R-Cabell; Senator Robert Plymale, D-Wayne; and leaders of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council today announced the creation of a new statewide broadband internet availability map.
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Resignation of Delegate John Mandt
WALLBACK, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, tonight announced Delegate John Mandt, R-Cabell, intends to resign from the House of Delegates effective 11:59 p.m. tonight, and will also end his campaign for re-election to House for the upcoming term.
West Virginia Adds to Online Access of Acts
Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Legislature has been hard at work getting the comprehensive Acts of the Legislature online and free of charge. For years, the only way to access these documents has been through the printed historical volumes.
Legislative Leadership Joins With Governor to Support Major Broadband Expansion Initiative
CHARLESTON – Senate President Mitch Carmichael (R-Jackson), Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso (D-Marion), Speaker of the House of Delegates Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay), and House Minority Leader Tim Miley (D-Harrison), today commended Governor Jim Justice for his announcement of an Executive Order that will usher in a major expansion of broadband internet service to rural and underserved areas of West Virginia.
House of Delegates Confirms Positive Employee COVID-19 Test Result
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates on Thursday learned an employee of the House has tested positive for COVID-19.