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Judge appointed to state Senate

January 28, 2013 4:06 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed an Eastern Panhandle judge to the state Senate. On Jan. 23, Tomblin appointed Judge Donald Cookman to the 15th Senatorial District to fill a vacancy created when Walt Helmick left his spot … Read More »

Hampshire County, News, State Government

Manchin appointed to spot in Judiciary Committee

January 22, 2013 12:37 PM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – House Speaker Rick Thompson has appointed personal injury attorney Tim Manchin to vice chair of the Judiciary Committee. On Jan. 22, Thompson announced his committee assignments, including Del. Tim Manchin’s new job on the committee. Manchin, of the … Read More »

State Government

Kaufman administers midnight oath of office to Tomblin for third time

January 18, 2013 7:05 AM
By Kyla Asbury

  CHARLESTON – Before being publically sworn during the Inaugural ceremonies on Jan. 14, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin was sworn in at midnight to ensure that there was no gap between when his term ended and his first official full … Read More »

Kanawha County, News, State Government

Supreme Court won’t hear lawsuit over superintendent’s firing

January 17, 2013 7:30 AM
By John O'Brien

CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has denied a petition that sought to challenge the firing of state Superintendent Jorea Marple. The petition was filed on behalf of the parents of a special needs child and said the Board of … Read More »

News, State Government, State Supreme Court

Tomblin appoints attorney to state Senate

January 1, 2013 12:46 PM
By Kyla Asbury

CHARLESTON – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin appointed Robert “Rocky” J. Fitzsimmons to fulfill the vacancy in the First District of the West Virginia Senate for the remainder of former Sen. Orphy Klempa’s term. Klempa resigned earlier in December to serve … Read More »

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