Bipartisan Support for Senate Tax Plan
Charleston, WV – Today the Senate met to consider meaningful tax relief for West Virginians.
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Senate Tackles PEIA, DHHR on Day One of 2023 Regular Session
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Senate passed 23 bills during the first day of the 2023 Regular Session, getting a jump start on many of the state’s most challenging issues including addressing the hospital reimbursement rate for PEIA and restructuring the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Woelfel Selected Senate Minority Leader
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.
Senate President Craig Blair Names Senator Amy Grady Chairman of Education Committee
CHARLESTON – Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, today announced that Senator Amy Nichole Grady, R-Mason, has been named Chairman of the Education Committee.
Statement from Senate President Craig Blair on passing of World War II Medal of Honor Recipient Woody Williams
“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.”
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).
Senate President Blair Praises Owens & Minor for Plan to Locate Facility in Morgantown
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.
Senate President Blair Praises GreenPower Investment in West Virginia
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.
Statements from Senate President Craig Blair, former Senate Presidents Carmichael and Cole on passing of former Senator Sue Cline
“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
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).