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State Senate Recorded Votes
West Virginia AFL-CIO 2013 Committee on Political Education - COPE Senate Voting Record No Senate Votes Recorded for 2013 (D): Democrat, (R): Republican – R: Right, W: Wrong, A: Absent, E: Excused, a: abstained Name in Bold: COPE Endorsed in the most recent election. Accumulative DISTRICT - SENATOR - COUNTY TOTAL Next Election R W A SD 1 - Rocky Fitzsimmons (D) Ohio 2014 - - - SD 1 - Jack Yost (D) Brooke 2016 20 0 2 SD 2 - Larry Edgell (D) Wetzel 2014 17 7 0 SD 2 - Jeff Kessler (D) Marshall 2016 22 4 0 SD 3 - Donna Boley (R) Pleasants 2016 15 43 0 SD 3 - David Nohe (R) Wood 2014 0 3 0 SD 4 - Mitch Carmichael (R) Jackson 2016 9 27 4 SD 4 - Mike Hall (R) Putnam 2014 12 36 1 SD 5 - Evan Jenkins (D) Cabell 2014 20 17 0 SD 5 - Robert H. Plymale (D) Wayne 2016 19 18 0 SD 6 - H. Truman Chafin (D) Mingo 2014 53 26 1 SD 6 - Bill Cole (R) Mercer 2016 - - - SD 7 - Ron Stollings (D) Boone 2014 5 2 0 SD 7 - Art Kirkendoll (D) Logan 2016 - - - Accumulative DISTRICT - SENATOR - COUNTY TOTAL Next Election SD 8 - Chris Walters (R) Kanawha 2016 - - - SD 8 - Erik Wells (D) Kanawha 2014 3 5 1 SD 9 - Daniel Hall (D) Wyoming 2016 13 2 0 SD 9 - Mike Green (D) Raleigh 2014 4 3 2 SD 10 - Ronald Miller (D) Greenbrier 2014 2 1 0 SD 10 - William Laird (D) Fayette 2016 14 3 0 SD 11 - Clark Barnes (R) Randolph 2016 4 7 0 SD 11 - Gregory Tucker (D) Nicholas 2014 2 1 0 SD 12 - Sam Cann (D) Harrison 2014 29 30 5 SD 12 - Douglas Facemire (D) Braxton 2016 4 2 0 SD 13 - Robert Beach (D) Monongalia 2014 21 16 0 SD 13 - Roman Prezioso (D) Marion 2016 36 18 3 SD 14 - Bob Williams -
2015 Civil Rights Day Booklet
Advancing Civil Rights Through Advocacy The Governor’s 12th Annual Civil Rights Day Thursday, February 26, 2015 10:00 AM at the Beni Kedem Shrine Temple 100 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25301 Sponsored by: State of West Virginia Office of the Governor State of West Virginia Human Rights Commission PROGRAMPROGRAM HONOREES ENTRANCE PLEASE SSTAND FOR THE PPOSTING OF THE CCOLORS, HONOREES, AND PPLEDGE OF AALLEGIANCE Invocation: Rev. Wesley Dobbs, Commissioner Remain Standing WV Human Rights Commission Welcome and Occasion: Rev. Darrell Cummings, Chair WV Human Rights Commission Greetings and The Honorable Earl Ray Tomblin Presentation of Proclamation: Governor, State of West Virginia Historical Overview: Letari D. Thompson, Pastor Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church Musical Selection: Rev. B. J. Roberts, Pastor Kingdom Life Fellowship Church Introduction of Honorees: Karen L. Bowling, Cabinet Secretary WV Department of Health and Human Resources Violin Selection: Stephen Spottswood, Conductor Urban Strings Youth Orchestra Columbus, Ohio Introduction of Honorees: Dr. Carolyn Stuart, Executive Director Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Office of the Governor 1 PROGRAMPROGRAM Poetry Selection: Crystal Goode, Poet Founder, CEO at Mixxed Media Introduction of Honorees: Dr. Bob Harrison Spiritual Director WV Institute for Spirituality Musical Selection: Rev. Donte Jackson, Pastor First Baptist Church Huntington, WV Introduction of Honorees: Josh Chaffin, Investigator II WV Human Rights Commission ~ Special PresentationS ~ Marykaye -
Runyon Elementary Closes Today by Terry L
A1 We have what you need... Close to Home www.loganregionalmedicalcenter.com 20 Hospital Drive Logan, WV (304) 831-1101 WeDNesDay, september 14, 2011 VOLUme 99, NUmber 256 prINteD WItH reCyCLeD NeWsprINt WilliamsonDailyNews.com NeWsstaND prICe Is 50 CeNts runyon elementary closes today by terry L. may “The board voted to close the dren would be sent,” Wolfe said. est school has an enrollment of “They need reassuring that ASSOCIATE EDITOR school on Sept. 14,” he said. “They started transferring them around 140 students — more everything will be OK,” she Runyon Elementary Principal to other schools.” than double of that of Runyon. said. “Some of them just want to PINSONFORK, Ky. — After Rosa Wolfe, said Roger Wagner, Classes in Pike County re- “The look on my teachers faces be hugged. a month of rumor and specu- Pike County Schools superinten- sumed this year in early August — they look so defeated,” Wolfe “This so sad,” Wolfe said, sit- lation, the Pike County Board dent, came to the school Tuesday and since that time approximate- said. “Everything we do here is for ting at her desk, as she fought of Education formally voted and spoke with the staff. ly a third of Runyon’s student the kids. We are a unit.” to hold back tears. “I am sorry to close Runyon Elementary The school’s declining enroll- body had decreased in number. Wolfe, who has served as the for this. As a counselor, you are School during a special meeting ment is the oficial reason for Wolfe said enrollment is just principal at Runyon for 19 years, trained not to show your emo- Monday. -
Natalie Tennant Leads List of Potential Democratic US Senate
Natalie Tennant Leads List of Potential Democratic US Senate Candidates MBE Voter Opinion Poll also finds Congresswoman Capito maintains significant lead in General Election match-up; Senator Manchin’s approval rating lower than normal but strong. Embargoed until May 8, 2013 For Interviews and Questions Contact: Mark Blankenship 304.343.1500, [email protected] (Charleston, W.Va.) – A commanding 40% plurality of Democratic primary voters in West Virginia indicate they would vote for Secretary of State Natalie Tennant in a primary election against Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis (12%), attorney Nick Preservati (1%), and attorney Ralph Baxter (1%). according to a new MBE Voter Opinion Poll released by Mark Blankenship Enterprises (MBE). More than two in five Democratic primary voters are undecided in the potential Democratic Primary Election. The survey also finds Congresswoman Capito has a significant 19% point lead over potential Democratic challenger and Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis. More than half (51%) of voters indicate they would vote for Congresswoman Capito in a match-up with Davis. Thirty-two percent say they would vote for Davis, and 18% indicate they are undecided. Senator Joe Manchin’s job approval among all West Virginia voters remains strong at 63% but has decreased noticeably by 7% since March of 2013. The results of the survey do not reflect the opinions of MBE and are meant only to provide insights into public opinion. Democratic Primary Election for US Senate – Ballot Should West Virginia’s Secretary of State Natalie Tennant decide to enter the Democratic primary campaign for US Senate, she would be a very formidable opponent for all other potential Democrats. -
The PORTAL FEBRUARY 2013 Published by the West Virginia Coal Association and Friends of Coal
WEST VIRGINIA COAL ASSOCIATION VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 The PORTAL FEBRUARY 2013 Published by the West Virginia Coal Association and Friends of Coal Newsletter to Highlight Coal Industry DATES TO REMEMBER February 13 — WV Legislature The West Virginia Coal Association convenes 60-day session and the Friends of Coal have em- March 6-8 — WV Coal Asso- barked on a new effort to create a ciation Mining Symposium strong, active and user-friendly net- March 20-21 — WV Expo work for informational exchanges Stay Tuned For Other Events and participation among the em- ployees, customers, vendors, family and friends of our members. WHO IS A The PORTAL will be your semi- of support at the federal level. Our FRIEND OF COAL? monthly resource for information on challenge is to keep that support West Virginia’s coal industry and strong, universal and rewarding. A “Friend of Coal” under- Friends of Coal activities. We en- stands the importance of coal courage you to share The Portal We must do everything possible to and the mining industry to make certain our state and federal leg- their lives, communities, state with your family, friends and and their nation. neighbors so they can learn more islators and leaders are making every about the benefits the coal industry effort to protect our peoples’ jobs, their Friends of Coal may … provides to West Virginia and the families and their way of life. Be employed as a coal rest of the nation. miner or in the other jobs With your HELP we’ll get stronger, in with our coal companies; Friends of Coal long has enjoyed numbers and impact. -
Winds of Change
Winds of Change Supporting Organized Voices and Empowered Communities Since 1987 March 2013 March E Huntington, WV OVEC www.ohvec.org Patriot to Phase Out Mountaintop Removal Patriot Coal has concluded that the continuation or expansion of surface mining, particularly large-scale surface mining of the type common in central Appalachia, is not in its long-term interests. Today’s agreement-in-principle commits us to permanently exit the large scale surface mining business in an orderly fashion, and is consistent with our plans to focus on underground mining in the future. Patriot recognizes that our large-scale surface mining operations impact the communities in which we operate in significant ways, and we are committed to maximizing the benefits of this agreement for our stakeholders, including our employees and neighbors, and to reduce our environmental footprint. A valley fill at Patriot’s Hobet MTR mine. Long overdue is the day when no more hollows are buried. — Patriot CEO Ben Hatfield’s statement in the hearing where the May this settlement be one of the actions settlement was presented to Judge Robert C. Chambers for approval. that super-speeds that day. We reached a legal agreement in November 2012, the process of bankruptcy restructuring and could not whereby Patriot Coal will immediately begin phasing afford to follow this timetable. So, we agreed to give out mountaintop removal and other large-scale them an additional 10 to 12 months to build all the surface mining. Patriot is the second-largest producer selenium treatment facilities, if they would agree to of surface-mined coal in West Virginia. -
1 Fayette County Commission Regular Session January 9
FAYETTE COUNTY COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 9, 2009 COURTHOUSE FAYETTEVILLE, WV 25840 MEMBERS Present: Kenneth L. Eskew, John H. Lopez, Matthew D. Wender The Fayette County Commission met in a regular session on this 9th day of January 2009. Commissioner Eskew called the meeting to order at 9:12 a.m. Commissioner Lopez offered a motion to name Commissioner Kenneth L. Eskew as President for the year 2009. Commissioner Wender seconded. Unanimous. Commissioner Wender offered a motion to elect Commissioner John H. Lopez as Purchasing Agent, Debbie Berry be designated as Assistant Purchasing Agent and Charlotte Holly, County Administrator, Earl Pauley, Park Superintendent, Steve Cruikshank, OES Director, David Neal, E911 Coordinator be authorized to make purchases up to $600.00 without prior County Commission approval for the year 2009. Commissioner Lopez seconded. Unanimous. Ms. Holly informed the Commissioners she has prepared the Organization Order informing that the regular session of the Commission be held on the Friday immediately preceding the 15th of each month at 9:00 a. m. (unless the 15th is a Friday, then said Commission meeting will be held on the 15th) and the last Friday of each month at 9:00 a. m. during the calendar year of 2009. 1 Commissioner Wender offered a motion to adopt the Organization Order for the calendar year 2009. Commissioner Lopez seconded. Unanimous. Order signed. Ms. Holly informed the Commissioners that the Board of Equalization and Review mineral hearings will be held on February 3, 2009 at 9:00 a. m. and the industrial hearings will be held on February 9, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. -
Underthedome
UNDER the DOME FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Welcome Under the Dome is an update on actions and activities of the West Virginia Legislature, provided during the regular legislative session and interim sessions for West Virginia University faculty and staff by WVU’s Office of State, Corporate and Local Relations. This issue provides a review of legislation critical to WVU, Higher Education Day at the Capitol, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day at the Capitol, the budget, legislative activity and vacancies and appointments. Protecting WVU Tech A bipartisan group of House and Senate members have introduced two bills to ensure the continued viability of WVU Tech. HB 4310 (sponsored by Delegates John O’Neal, Bill Anderson, Lynne Arvon, Mick Bates, Paul Espinosa, Barbara Fleischauer, Cindy Frich, Brian Kurcaba, Tim Miley, Eric Nelson and Joe Statler) was introduced last Wednesday. A companion bill, SB 386 (sponsored by Senators Jeff Mullins, Bob Beach, Craig Blair, Ed Gaunch, Mike Hall, Jeff Kessler, Roman Prezioso, Charles Trump and Bob Williams), was introduced Monday. WVU Extension Service SB 403, Relating to Cooperative Extension Workers, was introduced Wednesday by Senators Kent Leonhardt and Bob Williams. This bill seeks to amend §19-8-1 of the West Virginia Code. Current code was written in the 1960s, and this legislation updates code to reflect the current organizational function of WVU Extension Service agents. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day at the Capitol Last Wednesday, the Legislature welcomed participants of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day to the Capitol. The event, sponsored by TechConnect West Virginia and the TransTech Research and Business Development program, is a showcase of groups and companies that are working to advance innovation and entrepreneurship across West Virginia. -
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY West Virginia Legislature
1st Session of the 79th Legislature of West Virginia MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY West Virginia Legislature West Virginia Legislature’s Office of Reference & Information Room-MB-27, Building 1, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV 25305 phone: (304) 347-4836 | http://www.legis.state.wv.us | fax: (304) 347-4901 09 Contents The West Virginia Legislature’s Membership Directory features House and Senate District Maps with membership listings by district and the 2009 Legislative Calendar. Introduction p. 3 Senate President p. 4 Senate Lawmakers p. 5-13 Senate Committees p. 14-16 Senate District Map p. 17 House Speaker p. 18 House Lawmakers p. 19-43 House Committees p. 44-47 House District Map p. 48-49 Legislative Calendar p. 50 Committee Abbreviations p. 51 Contact Information p. 52 The 79th Legislature of West Virginia - 2009 Under the provisions of the West Virginia Constitution, the Legislature is the lawmaking branch of state government. Legislators are elected by the people to serve as their representative voice in government. The West Virginia Legislature is a citizen legislature -- meaning the members are not full-time legislators, but ordinary citizens who hold other jobs when the Legislature is not meeting. Because the Legislature is comprised of two bodies, the Senate and the House of Delegates, it is called “bicameral.” The Legislative Oath of Office “I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, and faithfully discharge the duties of Senator (or Delegate) according to the best of my ability. I will not accept nor receive, directly nor indirectly, any money or other valuable thing from any corporation, company or person for any vote or influence I may give or withhold, as Senator (or Delegate) on any bill, resolution or appropriation, or for any act I may do or perform as Senator (or Delegate).” 2009 Membership Directory p. -
Summary Report Putnam Co, Wv Run Date:11/21/08
SUMMARY REPORT PUTNAM CO, WV RUN DATE:11/21/08 GENERAL ELECTION RUN TIME:10:38 AM NOVEMBER 4, 2008 VOTES PERCENT PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 48) . 48 100.00 REGISTERED VOTERS ‐ TOTAL . 0 BALLOTS CAST ‐ TOTAL. 25,288 STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET ( Vote For Not More Than ) 1 REPUBLICAN PARTY (REP) . 2,546 49.93 DEMOCRATIC PARTY (DEM) . 2,484 48.72 MOUNTAIN PARTY (MTN). 69 1.35 PRESIDENT (Vote For Not More Than ) 1 JOHN McCAIN (REP). 15,162 60.92 BARACK OBAMA (DEM) . 9,334 37.51 CYNTHIA McKINNEY (MTN) . 55 .22 RALPH NADER (N/A). 171 .69 CHUCK BALDWIN (CON) . 56 .23 WRITE‐IN. 109 .44 U.S. SENATOR (Vote For Not More Than ) 1 JAY WOLFE (REP) . 10,236 41.56 JAY ROCKEFELLER (DEM) . 14,386 58.40 NO CANDIDATE FILED . 0 WRITE‐IN. 10 .04 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote For Not More Than ) 1 SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO (REP). 15,605 62.85 ANNE BARTH (DEM) . 9,211 37.10 NO CANDIDATE FILED . 0 WRITE‐IN. 11 .04 GOVERNOR (Vote For Not More Than ) 1 RUSS WEEKS (REP) . 6,622 26.87 JOE MANCHIN, III (DEM) . 16,995 68.96 JESSE JOHNSON (MTN) . 1,005 4.08 WRITE‐IN. 24 .10 SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote For Not More Than ) 1 CHARLES MINIMAH (REP) . 8,762 36.65 NATALIE TENNANT (DEM) . 15,123 63.27 NO CANDIDATE FILED . 0 WRITE‐IN. 19 .08 AUDITOR (Vote For Not More Than ) 1 NO CANDIDATE FILED . 0 GLEN B. GAINER III (DEM) . 17,618 99.35 NO CANDIDATE FILED . -
Underthedome
UNDER the DOME FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Welcome Under the Dome is an update on actions and activities of the West Virginia Legislature, provided during the regular legislative session and interim sessions for West Virginia University faculty and staff by WVU’s Office of State, Corporate and Local Relations. This issue provides a review of legislation critical to WVU and other legislative activity. Protecting WVU Tech A bipartisan group of House and Senate members have introduced bills to ensure the continued viability of WVU Tech. HB 4310 (sponsored by Delegates John O’Neal, Bill Anderson, Lynne Arvon, Mick Bates, Paul Espinosa, Barbara Fleischauer, Cindy Frich, Brian Kurcaba, Tim Miley, Eric Nelson and Joe Statler) was introduced last week. A companion bill, SB 386 (sponsored by Senators Jeff Mullins, Bob Beach, Craig Blair, Ed Gaunch, Mike Hall, Jeff Kessler, Roman Prezioso, Charles Trump and Bob Williams), was introduced as well. It passed the House on Monday. It will soon be considered by the Senate. WVU Extension Service SB 403, relating to cooperative extension workers, was introduced Wednesday by Senators Kent Leonhardt and Bob Williams. This bill seeks to amend §19-8-1 of the West Virginia Code. Current code was written in the 1960s, and this legislation updates code to reflect the current organizational function of our Extension Service agents. The bill passed the Senate. It will be considered by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and the House Government Organization Committee. Right to Work SB 1, Establishing West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act (commonly referred to as Right to Work), was passed by the Senate and House. -
Newspapers Are Good Business in West Virginia
NEWSPAPERS ARE GOOD BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA WVPRESS.ORG 3 2016 Newspaper Directory Contact WVPA WVPA staff West Virginia Press Association Don Smith 3422 Pennsylvania Avenue Executive Director Charleston, WV 25302 304-342-1011 Ext. 160 Phone: Fax: [email protected] 304-342-1011 304-343-5879 800-235-6881 800-526-6939 Toni Heady Sales and Web: www.wvpress.org Development Specialist Twitter: @wvpress Facebook: West Virginia Press Association 304-342-1011 Ext. 164 [email protected] Legal Advertising Website: www.wvlegals.com Dalton Walker Offce Manager Legal Hotline: 304-342-1011 Carte Goodwin Ext. 165 [email protected] [email protected] Contents On the cover: Foggy Morning, Daily newspaper profles 16-22 Adam Kelly Journalists Award 10 Kenny Kemp, Weekly newspaper profles 33-47 WVPA Associate members 12-13 The Charleston Gazette. Legal advertising laws, rates 14 Fourth of July, Newspapers at a glance: Daily newspaper profles 16-22 Steve Keenan, Location 4 The Fayette Tribune. Convention 24-25 By town name, phone 5 WVU Gymnast, Bob Gay, College newspapers 32 The Dominion Post. Websites 6 Bridge Day, Brian Ferguson, WVPA Offcers, Directors 8 Weekly newspaper profles 33-47 The Register-Herald. WVPA Foundation 9 Newspaper associations 48 Design by Brenda Pinnell, HepCatz Design Life members of WVPA 10 Guide for government offces 50 hepcatzdesign.com 4 NEWSPAPERS ARE GOOD BUSINESS IN WEST VIRGINIA 21 Hancock 22 At a glance: Brooke 6 Ohio 53 Location 54,S Marshall 38 Daily newspaper 76 48,S 49 Morgan Berkeley Tyler Wetzel Monongalia