Jarred Cannon Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jarred Cannon of Hurricane became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates June 15.
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Statement on behalf of House Health and Human Resources Committee Chairman Matthew Rohrbach
“It was a disappointment to see House Bill 4020 vetoed, but I understand why Governor Justice felt the need to do so.”
Speaker Hanshaw Announces Staff Leadership Changes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced several changes to his leadership staff.
Release: House of Delegates Adjourns After History-Making Session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates adjourned Saturday, March 12 at midnight having completed 293 bills, including a budget bill.
Graves leads return of improved film tax credit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates voted in an overwhelming and bipartisan manner Feb. 22 to bring back the state’s film tax credit after much study and improvement, led by Delegate Dianna Graves, R-Kanawha.
Delegates Propose Tax Relief for Seniors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several members of the West Virginia House of Delegates introduced a resolution Feb. 8 that aims to increase the state’s homestead tax exemption. The proposal came in the form of House Joint Resolution 107, which lead sponsor Delegate Phil Mallow, R-Marion, said would reduce the property taxes for the West Virginians who need it most: retirees and seniors between the ages of 65 and 80. “Here in the West Virginia Legislature, we are constantly looking for ways to give back to our senior citizens,” Mallow said. “As property taxes keep going up and our seniors receive very little, if any, financial increases in their monthly incomes, it is imperative we help them out in any way possible.
Delegates Continue Working Toward Trauma Protocols
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates are looking forward to the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health presenting screening protocols for adverse childhood experiences (ACES) as permitted by a law created in 2020. ACES are linked to negative impacts on childhood development and increased risk of chronic disease in adults.
Women’s Legislative Caucus to Hear from Women-Owned Small Business
CHARLESTON—This year, women legislators under the Capitol dome are taking a new approach to camaraderie with the formation of a Women’s Legislative Caucus.
Marion County Delegation Expresses Concern Regarding Future of John Manchin, Sr. Health Care Center
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).
Mike Honaker Takes Oath of Office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mike Honaker of Lewisburg became the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates Jan. 4.