Newsletter 2018-17 April 27, 2018 FOX NEWS POLL RELEASED ON GOP SENATE RACE West Virginia Republican Rep. Evan Jenkins narrowly leads state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in a new poll of the state's GOP Senate primary race, which shows Attorney General former coal executive Don Blankenship in third place. The new Fox News Poll found that 25 percent of likely GOP primary voters prefer Jenkins, compared to 21 percent who back Morrisey. Sixteen percent support Blankenship, while 15 percent back other candidates and 24 percent remain undecided. The poll shows solid room for movement in the race's final days — on top of the undecided portion, 41 percent of the sample say that it's possible they'll change their mind between now and the election. The Fox News poll surveyed 985 likely primary voters between April 18 and April 22 with live landline and cellphone interviews. The margin of error was 3 percentage points. Fox News Channel plans to stage a Republican primary debate for U.S. Senate candidates in Morgantown. Anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum will co-moderate the debate Tuesday, May 1 at the Metropolitan Theatre in Morgantown from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event kicks off a Fox News series called “America’s Election Headquarters 2018” leading up to the midterms. A separate U.S. Senate debate is slated for Monday at Wheeling Jesuit University’s Troy Theater starting at 6:30 p.m. The Wheeling 90-minute debate, sponsored by The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register, will air live statewide on West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s main channel as will be streamed at www.wvpublic.org. EARLY VOTING BEGINS Early voting in this year’s primary election began Wednesday across West Virginia. Wednesday marked 13 days until the May 8 primary election, in which voters will decide on matters including this year’s candidates in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, state Legislature and local government races. Most counties have early voting at their courthouse or where their county clerk’s office is located. Beginning this year, anyone who is interested in voting will have to bring a form of identification to their polling location. Acceptable forms of identification include government- issued identification — such as a driver’s license, military ID card, birth certificate or hunting license — as well as credit cards, utility bills and bank statement issued within six months of the election, and health insurance card. Early voting continues through May 5. GOVERNOR JUSTICE ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER ON REGULATORY REFORM Governor Jim Justice, who issued two executive orders about regulations earlier this year, issued another one this week. The governor’s latest order particularly deals with permits for projects that may be considered economically critical. The order creates an expedited process for all permits in the state. This process includes: permitting for all projects, prioritizing permits of critical economic concern and requiring executive agencies to file written reports explaining inaction on completed applications for such projects, and requires the Development Office to give an annual report on if the program is operating successfully. In addition to the new executive order, Justice issue two other orders which established a regulatory moratorium and regulatory review. These, as well as the recently passed Senate bills 350 and 522, attempt to address over-regulation in the state. To read the executive order on regulations, click here. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CAWV ANNUAL MEETING JULY 12-15 - SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Registration is open for the CAWV Annual Meeting which will be held July 12-15 at The Greenbrier. The meeting will feature many activities for CAWV members, along with a golf tournament, trap / fishing tournament, children's program, in addition to all the amenities offered at The Greenbrier. A complete meeting packet and sponsorship information will be available to members next week. Both meeting and room reservation forms are available online at http://www.cawv.org/events/annual-meeting.html. Sponsorships are available. Do not miss this opportunity to be a part of one of the association’s signature events. Members interested in sponsoring this event can find sponsorship forms and information attached to this week’s Newsletter. Contact Cheryl Clark at (304) 342-1166 or email [email protected]. 2018 / 2019 CAWV MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UNDERWAY The 2018-2019 CAWV Membership Directory and Buyers Guide is currently underway. The publication is an indexed guide of all members and the services / products they provide. The directory is sent to all members, manufacturers, oil and gas, coal and other construction owners, and government agencies in West Virginia. Members will receive by mail next week a letter containing their listing for the upcoming directory. Instructions will be provided should any changes need to be made. Ad spaces are available. Reserve your ad space today. A form is attached to this week’s Newsletter. APA REQUESTING DIRECTORY UPDATE INFORMATION AND ADS The Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia (APAWV) is in the process of requesting updates from members for listings in their new 2018-2019 APAWV Directory. The directory, distributed at no cost, is a popular resource due in part to its extensive listing of Division of Highways and state and federal agencies. The map section, identifying WVDOH districts and asphalt plant locations, is also a handy reference. Along with directory updates, advertising opportunities are available and can be obtained by contacting Cheryl Clark at 304-342-1166 or email [email protected]. Information can also be found at www.asphaltwv.com. It’s a great time to become an APAWV member and be included in the directory. JOIN US FOR THE CAWV FAMILY NIGHT AT THE POWER PARK MAY 3 The CAWV will host a family event at the Appalachian Power Park on Thursday, May 3. Association members, employees and families are invited to cheer on the West Virginia Power. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Cost includes access to Blue Light Party Deck. The Blue Light Party Deck offers guests exclusive access to a festive atmosphere with an ALL-INCLUSIVE food, fountain drink, draft beer and wine menu. With a bird's-eye view of right field and the home bullpen, the Blue Light Party Deck is a prime space to mingle with members throughout the game while taking full advantage of the all-inclusive menu. Menu items include hot dogs, hamburgers, bratwursts, baked beans, popcorn and MORE. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! A registration form is available online at www.cawv.org/events/night-at-the-power- park.html. Accommodations: The CAWV has secured a $129 room rate for Thursday, May 3, at Embassy Suites. For reservations visit www.embassysuites3.hilton.com, or contact (304) 347-8700 and mention group code CAW. Embassy Suites is located at 300 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301. ANNUAL CAWV SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING JUNE 1 - REGISTER TODAY Registration is now open for the annual CAWV Scholarship Golf Outing which will be held Friday, June 1, at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston. We are limited to 20 "Sixsomes" for both the 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. starting times. For morning golfers, a luncheon will be held immediately after play. For the afternoon golfers, dinner will be held immediately after play. Awards will be presented at the luncheon for the morning flight and at dinner for the afternoon flight. All proceeds from the golf outing benefit the CAWV Scholarship Foundation. Members can register by clicking here. 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Contact Cheryl Clark at 304-342-1166 or visit www.cawv.org for more information. - February 2-7, 2018 SPONSORSHIP FORM Please mark your selection and return to Cheryl Clark by fax at (304) 342-1074 or email to [email protected]. See payment information below. DIAMOND SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR SOLD Limit One (1) $2,000 Limit Five (5) EMERALD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSOR SOLD $5,000 $750 Limit One (1) Limit Four (4) PLATINUM SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSOR $3,000 $250 Limit One (1) Unlimited Number of Sponsors Please make checks payable to CAWV and return by mail to Cheryl Clark, CAWV, 2114 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, WV 25311, fax to (304) 342-1074, or email [email protected].