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W.Va. Chamber PAC Endorses Bill Cole for Governor
For Immediate Release: Contact: Steve Roberts Tuesday, September 27, 2016 (304) 342-1115 W.Va. Chamber PAC Endorses Bill Cole for Governor Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber Political Action Committee today announced its endorsement of Bill Cole for Governor of West Virginia. Bill Cole has served as the President of the West Virginia Senate since 2015. West Virginia Chamber President Steve Roberts stated, “Bill Cole works tirelessly to promote job creation and economic development in West Virginia. Under his leadership, the West Virginia Legislature has begun the most comprehensive series of job creation reforms in a lifetime. His leadership in the Governor’s Office will allow West Virginia to embark on a new era fueled by Bill Cole’s energy, enthusiasm and expertise.” The Chamber PAC, which announced the endorsements, is the political arm of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, which is the state’s leading association of employers whose priority is job creation and economic development. Chamber members employ over half of West Virginia’s workforce. Roberts continued, “We listen carefully to our members for guidance, and they have clearly and overwhelmingly indicated their support for Bill Cole to be the next Governor of West Virginia.” During the two legislative sessions in which Bill Cole served as President of the Senate, the Legislature enacted legislation to: . support small businesses . promote good health initiatives . guarantee legal fairness and removed partisanship from our state’s courts . implement regulatory reforms that protect public health while encouraging businesses to grow a create jobs . undertake significant education and workforce preparedness measures . -
West Virginians for Life PAC Endorsed Pro-Life Candidates - GENERAL 2018
West Virginians for Life PAC Endorsed Pro-Life Candidates - GENERAL 2018 US Senate - Patrick Morrisey (R) Dist. 2 - Becky Uhlly (R) Dist. 24 - Jordan Bridges (R) Dist. 44 - Dana Lynch (D) Dist. 3 - Dalton Haas (R) Ralph Rodighiero (D) Dist. 45 - Carl R. “Robbie” Martin (R) US House - Dist 1 - David McKinley (R) Erikka Storch (R) Dist. 25 - Tony Paynter (R) Dist. 46 - Patrick Martin (R) Dist 2 - Alex Mooney (R) Dist. 4 - Charlie Reynolds (R) Dist. 26 - David Cox (R) Dist. 47 - Chris Phillips (R) Dist 3 - Carol Miller (R) Dist. 5 - Phillip Wiley (R) Dist. 27 - Joe Ellington (R) Dist. 48 - Danny Hamrick (R) Supreme Court (Div. 1) - Tim Armstead Dist. 6 - David Kelly (R) Eric Porterfield (R) Ben Queen (R) (Div. 2) - Evan Jenkins Dist. 7 - Jason Harshbarger (R) John Shott (R) Terry Waxman (R) Dist. 8 - Bill Anderson (R) Dist. 28 - Roy Cooper (R) Robert “Rob” Garcia (D) 13th Judicial Circuit - Dan Greear Dist. 9 - Ray Hollen (R) Jeffrey Pack (R) Dist. 49 - Amy Summers (R) WV State Senate Dist. 10 - Tom Azinger (R) Dist. 29 - Ricky Moye (D) Dist. 50 - Phil Mallow (R) Dist. 1 - Ryan Ferns (R) Vernon Criss (R) Dist. 31 - Christopher Toney (R) Guy Ward (R) Dist. 2 - Charles Clements (R) John Kelly (R) Dist. 32 - Tom Fast (R) Dist. 51 - Cindy Frich (R) Dist. 3 - Mike Azinger (R) Dist. 11 - Martin “Rick” Atkinson (R) Austin Haynes (R) Roger Shuttlesworth (R) Dist. 4 - Eric Tarr (R) Dist. 12 - Steve Westfall (R) Kayla Kessinger (R) Joe Statler (R) Dist. 5 - Mike Woelfel (D) Dist. -
2016 West Virginia General Election Voters Guide
Family Policy Council of West Virginia 2016 West Virginia General Election Voters Guide Federal RacesFederal Races My Personal Ballot This Voter Guide has not been approved by the IRS for distribution Print the first page of this guide. Then write in Green = Family Policy Council of WV Endorsed Candidates each of your choices below before going to Redby = 501-C3DO NOT organizations. VOTE FOR Green = Family Policy Council of WV Endorsed Candidates the polls. Red = RaceDO NOT VOTECandidate FOR Party President DO NOT VOTE FOR Gary Johnson Race L My Candidate Race Candidate Party President Donald J. Trump MY VOTE FOR PresidentR PresidentPresident DODO NOTNOT VOTE VOTE FOR FOR Hillary Gary Johnson Clinton L D President Donald J. Trump R MY VOTE FOR Vice-President VicePresident President VOTEDO NOT FOR VOTE Mike FOR Pence Hillary Clinton D R MY VOTE FOR Congressman Vice President DO NOT VOTE FOR William Weld L ViceVice PresidentPresident DOVOTE NOT FOR VOTE Mike FOR Pence Tim Kaine R MY VOTE FOR GovernorD Vice President DO NOT VOTE FOR William Weld L U.S. Congress - MY VOTE FOR Secretary of State Vice President DODO NOTNOT VOTE VOTE FOR FOR Mike Tim Kaine Manypenny D D District 1 MY VOTE FOR Auditor U.S. Congress - U.S. Congress - VOTE FOR David McKinley R District 1 DO NOT VOTE FOR Mike Manypenny D MY VOTE FOR Treasurer District 1 U.S. Congress - U.S. Congress - MY VOTE FOR Comm. Of Agriculture DOVOTE NOT FOR VOTE David FOR McKinley Mark Hunt R D DistrictDistrict 21 U.S. Congress - U.S. -
2017 Information Packet
West Virginia Legislature 1st session of the 83RD Legislature 2017 Information Packet www.wvlegislature.gov | West Virginia Legislature’s Office of Reference & Information | telephone: 1-304-347-4836 2017 Information Packet p. 1 Contents Revised: January 30, 2017 2:00PM State Organizational Chart p. 3 Senate Membership Photos p. 4 House Membership Photos p. 5-7 Senate Membership Phone & Office Numbers p. 8 House Membership Phone & Office Numbers p. 9 Senate Leadership & Standing Committees p. 10-12 House Leadership & Standing Committees p. 13-17 Senate Chamber Seating Chart p. 18 House Chamber Seating Chart p. 19 Delegates by District & District Map p. 20-21 Senators by District & District Map p. 22 State Capitol Maps p. 23-28 State Agencies - Toll-Free Numbers p. 29-30 State Colleges & Universities - Toll-Free Numbers p. 30 State Capitol Phone Numbers p. 30 State Agencies - Web site Addresses p. 31-32 State & National Political Org’s - Web site Addresses p. 32 State Colleges & Universities - Web site Addresses p. 33 Congressional District Map & Contact Information p. 34-35 Legislative Calender p. 36 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CITIZENS LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL BRANCH BRANCH BRANCH HOUSE OF SENATE GOVERNOR SUPREME DELEGATES COURT JOINT ATTORNEY SECRETARY CIRCUIT AGRICULTURE AUDITOR TREASURER COMMITTEE GENERAL OF STATE COURTS FAMILY COURTS DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & HUMAN MILITARY AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION VETERANS ASST. REVENUE TRANSPORTATION COMMERCE THE ARTS PROTECTION RESOURCES & PUBLIC SAFETY MAGISTRATE COURTS BUREAU OF WV COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR COMMUNITY & TECH. -
State Legislative Seats That Changed Party Control, 2018 - Ballotpedia
10/14/2019 State legislative seats that changed party control, 2018 - Ballotpedia View PDF - Start Here Free PDF Viewer - View PDF Files Instantly. Download ViewPDF Extension Now! OPEN ViewPDF.io State legislative seats that changed party control, 2018 PRIMARY ELECTIONS FEDERAL ELECTIONS STATE ELECTIONS LOCAL ELECTIONS VOTER INFORMATION On November 6, 2018, 6,073 seats were up for election across 87 of the nation's 99 state legislative chambers. As a result of the elections, control of 508 seats was flipped from one party to another. 2018 State Democrats gained a net 308 seats in the 2018 elections, Republicans lost a net 294 seats, and third legislative elections party and independent candidates lost a net 14 seats. At least one flip occurred in every state except Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia, which did not hold state legislative elections in 2018. « 2017 2019 » New Hampshire had 77 seats flip, the most of any state. Sixty-seven of those seats flipped from Republicans to Democrats, seven from Democrats to Republicans, two from third party legislators to Republicans, and one from a third party legislator to a Democrat. Maine followed with 26 flips, including 16 Republican seats to Democrats, two Democratic seats to Republicans, three Republican seats to third party candidates, and five third party seats to Democrats. The only other state with more than 20 flips was Pennsylvania, with 19 Republican seats flipping to Democrats and three Democratic seats flipping to Republicans. Six state legislative chambers flipped control in 2018, including both chambers of the New Hampshire General Court, the state senates of Colorado, Maine, and New York, and the Minnesota House of Representatives. -
Creating Single-Member House Districts in West Virginia
Volume 120 Issue 1 Article 8 September 2017 Creating Single-Member House Districts in West Virginia Charles R. Russell Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Follow this and additional works at: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/wvlr Part of the State and Local Government Law Commons Recommended Citation Charles R. Russell, Creating Single-Member House Districts in West Virginia, 120 W. Va. L. Rev. (2017). Available at: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/wvlr/vol120/iss1/8 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the WVU College of Law at The Research Repository @ WVU. It has been accepted for inclusion in West Virginia Law Review by an authorized editor of The Research Repository @ WVU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Russell: Creating Single-Member House Districts in West Virginia CREATING SINGLE-MEMBER HOUSE DISTRICTS IN WEST VIRGINIA Charles R. Russell* I. INTRODUCTION............................................ 186 II. ONE PERSON, ONE VOTE.............................. 186 III. THE EVOLUTION OF MULTI-MEMBER DISTRICTS IN WEST VIRGINIA ............................................... 188 A. ConstitutionalAuthority .................. ....... 188 B. Statutory Authority............................. 189 IV. TRENDING IN OTHER STATES AND EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT IN WEST VIRGINIA. ................................. ....... 189 A. A Look to Other States .................... ...... 190 B. Growing Support in West Virginia ........... ....... 191 V. CREATING A BETTER GOVERNMENT IN WEST VIRGINIA............. 192 A. Single-Member Districts Create More Accessible andMore Accountable Delegates ................... ....... 192 B. Single-Member Districts Will Decrease the Cost of Campaigns .................................. 193 C. Single-Member DistrictsMore Accurately Reflect the Composition of the State's Population......... ........ 194 VI. APPROACHES TO CREATING SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS IN WEST VIRGINIA. ................................. ...... 195 A. Amending the Constitution of West Virginia .... -
Political Contributions 2018
REPORT 2018U.S. Political Contributions & Related Activity LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN The 300,000 employees of UnitedHealth Group are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the 141 million people we are privileged to serve, one person and one health system at a time. Health care remains an extremely important and deeply personal priority for Federal and State policy-makers, and the constituents and communities they represent. UnitedHealth Group values the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the ongoing national conversation about health care and to share proven solutions and best practices that aim to address the total cost of care, advance health care quality and outcomes, and improve the health care experience for everyone. The UnitedHealth Group PAC is one element of our comprehensive efforts to engage elected officials and communicate the breadth and scope of our Enterprise’s capabilities and expertise to help solve complex health care challenges. The UnitedHealth Group PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee funded entirely by voluntary contributions from eligible employees to support Federal and State candidates, political parties, and other political action committees who champion policies that increase affordability and access to quality health care. All PAC contributions and corporate contributions are made in accordance with applicable election laws and overseen by the UnitedHealth Group Board of Directors’ Public Policy Strategies and Responsibility Committee. UnitedHealth Group is committed to advancing actionable policy solutions with Federal and State policy-makers on how best to create a modern, high-performing, simpler health care system, and delivering on our mission of helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. -
Directory 2017
West Virginia Legislature’s Office of Reference & Information Room MB-27, Building 1 State Capitol Complex DIRECTORY Charleston, WV 25305 2017 www.wvlegislature.gov (304) 347-4836 1st session of the 83rd LEGISLATURE OF WEST VIRGINIA 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 THE WEST VIRGINIA STATE SENATE “I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution Representing 17 senatorial districts, the Senate is of the United States and the State of West Virginia, and comprised of 34 members. Senators serve four-year terms faithfully discharge the duties of Senator (or Delegate) with half of those seats up for election every two years. according to the best of my ability. I will not accept nor receive, directly nor indirectly, any money or other valuable To be eligible for election to the Senate, a person must be thing from any corporation, company or person for any vote a United States citizen, at least 25-years-old, a resident of or influence I may give or withhold, as Senator (or Delegate) the state for at least five years and a resident of his or her on any bill, resolution or appropriation, or for any act I may district or county for at least one year. -
2018 Political Contributions and Related Activity Report
2018 Political Contributions & Related Activity Report 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anglin Morgan Kendrick SVP, Treasurer & President, National Accounts Chief Investment Officer Gloria McCarthy LeAnn Behrens EVP & Chief Transformation President, Officer Medicaid West Region Kristen Metzger Laurie Benintendi President, Medicaid VP & Counsel, CSBD/Clinical Central Region Elizabeth Canis Tom Place VP, Strategic Initiatives VP, IT Operations Brandon Charles Maria Proulx VP, Enterprise Clinical Ops VP, Segment Solutions Tracy Edmonds Kevin Riordan VP, Diversity & Inclusion RVP Federal Affairs/ Anthem PAC Treasurer Jeff Fusile President, GA Commercial Marc Russo President, Medicare Julie Goon SVP, Public Affairs Tracy Winn Anthem PAC Chairman PAC Manager; Anthem PAC Assistant Treasurer John Jesser VP, Provider Engagement Strategy Live Health Online 1 CHAIRMAN LETTER Anthem’s vision to be the most innovative, valuable, and inclusive partner extends to the relationships we build with lawmakers at every level of government. These partnerships ensure that we are able to educate policymakers on how their decisions impact our ability to deliver a simpler, more affordable, and more accessible health care experience for our customers and their families. We work to build these political partnerships with both Democrats and Republicans through a public affairs strategy that includes direct advocacy, grassroots engagement, and political contributions. This report lists all political candidates and committees that received support in 2018 from our eligible associates through Anthem’s Political Action Committee (Anthem PAC) and through permissible corporate contributions made by Anthem and its subsidiaries. It also includes a summary of our 2018 PAC receipts and expenditures and the criteria used to determine which candidates and committees received our support. -
Information Packet
West Virginia Legislature 2ND session of the 83RD Legislature 2018 Information Packet www.wvlegislature.gov | West Virginia Legislature’s Office of Reference & Information | telephone: 1-304-347-4836 2018 Information Packet p. 1 Contents Revised: Feb. 12, 2018 4:00PM State Organizational Chart p. 3 Senate Membership Photos p. 4 House Membership Photos p. 5-7 Senate Membership Phone & Office Numbers p. 8 House Membership Phone & Office Numbers p. 9 Senate Leadership & Standing Committees p. 10-12 House Leadership & Standing Committees p. 13-17 Senate Chamber Seating Chart p. 18 House Chamber Seating Chart p. 19 Delegates by District & District Map p. 20-21 Senators by District & District Map p. 22 State Capitol Maps p. 23-28 State Agencies - Toll-Free Numbers p. 29-30 State Colleges & Universities - Toll-Free Numbers p. 30 State Capitol Phone Numbers p. 30 State Agencies - Web site Addresses p. 31-32 State & National Political Org’s - Web site Addresses p. 32 State Colleges & Universities - Web site Addresses p. 33 Congressional District Map & Contact Information p. 34-35 Legislative Calender p. 36 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CITIZENS LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL BRANCH BRANCH BRANCH HOUSE OF SENATE GOVERNOR SUPREME DELEGATES COURT JOINT ATTORNEY SECRETARY CIRCUIT AGRICULTURE AUDITOR TREASURER COMMITTEE GENERAL OF STATE COURTS FAMILY COURTS DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & HUMAN MILITARY AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION VETERANS ASST. REVENUE TRANSPORTATION COMMERCE THE ARTS PROTECTION RESOURCES & PUBLIC SAFETY MAGISTRATE COURTS BUREAU OF WV COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR COMMUNITY & TECH. -
2017 Information Packet
West Virginia Legislature 1st session of the 83RD Legislature 2017 Information Packet www.wvlegislature.gov | West Virginia Legislature’s Office of Reference & Information | telephone: 1-304-347-4836 2017 Information Packet p. 1 Contents Revised: February 10, 2017 10:00AM State Organizational Chart p. 3 Senate Membership Photos p. 4 House Membership Photos p. 5-7 Senate Membership Phone & Office Numbers p. 8 House Membership Phone & Office Numbers p. 9 Senate Leadership & Standing Committees p. 10-12 House Leadership & Standing Committees p. 13-17 Senate Chamber Seating Chart p. 18 House Chamber Seating Chart p. 19 Delegates by District & District Map p. 20-21 Senators by District & District Map p. 22 State Capitol Maps p. 23-28 State Agencies - Toll-Free Numbers p. 29-30 State Colleges & Universities - Toll-Free Numbers p. 30 State Capitol Phone Numbers p. 30 State Agencies - Web site Addresses p. 31-32 State & National Political Org’s - Web site Addresses p. 32 State Colleges & Universities - Web site Addresses p. 33 Congressional District Map & Contact Information p. 34-35 Legislative Calender p. 36 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CITIZENS LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVE JUDICIAL BRANCH BRANCH BRANCH HOUSE OF SENATE GOVERNOR SUPREME DELEGATES COURT JOINT ATTORNEY SECRETARY CIRCUIT AGRICULTURE AUDITOR TREASURER COMMITTEE GENERAL OF STATE COURTS FAMILY COURTS DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & HUMAN MILITARY AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION VETERANS ASST. REVENUE TRANSPORTATION COMMERCE THE ARTS PROTECTION RESOURCES & PUBLIC SAFETY MAGISTRATE COURTS BUREAU OF WV COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SENIOR COMMUNITY & TECH. -
Legislative Edition
West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees Affiliated with AARP/NRTA VOLUME 26 • NUMBER 3 Winter • 2017 Carmichael Armstead Ferns Cowles Hall Nelson Gaunch Walters Prezioso Miley KNOW YOUR LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP Members of the Legisla- Senate Legislative Service was educated in Kanawha 81st Legislatures; Speaker David A. Faber, 1991-1994; Therapy Association; West tive Leadership are important Elected to the House 2000 - County and received a of the House 82nd Legis- Religion Baptist Virginia Physical Therapy players in getting our chosen 2010; Elected to the Senate BA from the University of lature and was elected on Association; Elks Lodge legislation passed. Make 2012 and 2016. During the Charleston. He continued January 11, 2017 as Speaker Senate Majority Leader #28; Fraternal Order of Po- every attempt you can to 82nd Legisture, he served to grad school at West Vir- of the 83rd Legislature. Af- Senator Ryan Ferns (R — lice (Associate); Friends of communicate and promote as Senate Majority Leader. ginia University where he filiations: President, West Ohio, 01) Coal; Knights of Columbus; our goals to each of them. He was recently elected as received a JD. He began his Virginia Historical Society, Physical Therapist; Presi- National Rifle Association; Senate President of the 83rd Legislative career in 1998, 1990-1994; Knight of the dent, The Ryan Ferns Health- Member, St. Vincent de Paul President Senator Mitch Legislature. He also serves when he was appointed to Golden Horseshoe. Other plex; President, Ryan’s Rent- Catholic Church; Wheeling Carmichael (R — Jackson) as WV Lieutenant Governor. fill a vacancy created by the Public Service: Press Intern, als, LLC.