West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
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Their ViewA thoughtful approach to water quality standards for West Virginia
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce applauds conscientious legislators and a diligent and watchful Manufacturer’s Association for providing specific and precise data that convinced legislators to take a step back from the unknown consequences of Senate Bill 163.
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GovernmentWV CALA blames House leadership for lack of meaningful legal reform this session
CHARLESTON – A statewide legal reform group is blaming House leadership for a lack of meaningful legal reform during the recently completed legislative session.
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GovernmentHouse passes broadband bill on 97-2 vote
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has passed a comprehensive bill meant to encourage development and expansion of broadband internet and high-speed wireless technologies across the state.
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GovernmentCommunity, technical college bill passes state Senate on unanimous vote
CHARLESTON – The state Senate unanimously has passed a bill meant to increase the number of West Virginia students gaining career education and workforce training.
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Their ViewLawmakers have a big to-do list in 2019
As we look ahead, we can’t think too long about the needs and challenges we face in West Virginia without turning our attention to jobs and the economy. Both are critical components to a vibrant state and a prosperous future for our residents.
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Government
Broadband expansion bill advancing through House of Delegates
CHARLESTON. – A House of Delegates committee has sent a comprehensive bill meant to make it easier to develop and expand broadband and high-speed wireless technologies in West Virginia.
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LawsuitsSupreme Court's union ruling won't have huge impact in West Virginia
In Janus v. AFSCME, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that public sector employees will no longer be forced to contribute to unions that represent them in collective bargaining agreements, but the landmark decision will have little impact on West Virginia.
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Marshall Hall of Fame inductee Roberts 'honored, humbled'
Steve Roberts’ motivation has always been to do right by his home state so that more people could live the kinds of lives they dream of for themselves.
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Observers say third-party litigation funding transparency likely to gain acceptance
HUNTINGTON – After Wisconsin became the first state to enact a law requiring disclosure of third parties funding litigation in the hope of sharing in damage awards with plaintiffs, observers following the issue have indicated that more states are likely to follow suit.
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WV Chamber president, state drug policy chief stump for opioid crisis resolution
WASHINGTON – Joining a group of national and state figures, an industry leader and top state drug policy official joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss options at the organization’s "Combating the Opioid Crisis" summit earlier this month.
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Senate Judiciary continues to discuss intermediate appeals court bill
CHARLESTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee continued to discuss a bill to create an intermediate court of appeals in West Virginia at a meeting on Jan. 30.
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Chamber president calls China Energy visit 'serious,' 'productive'
CHARLESTON – A delegation of officials from China recently concluded a two-week stay in West Virginia related to the state’s potential $84 billion deal with China Energy.
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West Virginia Chamber names Dinsmore attorneys to committee positions
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce recently elected two Dinsmore attorneys for chair positions on committees. Mark Carter has been named chair of the Human Resources Committee and Anna Dailey has been named chair of the Civil Justice Committee.
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W.Va. Chamber urges Congress to pass tax reform bill
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is urging Congress to pass tax reform that will benefit the state and the nation.
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State Chamber has vision for 2018 legislative session
CHARLESTON – Many might not have the 2018 legislative session on their radars yet, but some do. The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce already has a vision for this year’s session, which starts Jan. 10.
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State leaders beaming about $83.7 billion China Energy agreement
CHARLESTON – An $83.7 billion agreement with China Energy has state leaders downright giddy.
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Nelson Mullins partner joins state Chamber board
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington attorney has been selected to serve on the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce board.
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State leaders react to CNBC ranking West Virginia worst for business
CHARLESTON – CNBC has ranked West Virginia as the worst state for business in 2017, and state leaders have varying reactions to it. Gov. Jim Justice blames it on inaction by the state Legislature, while business leaders take a more pragmatic approach.
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Jenkins receives Spirit of Enterprise Award
HUNTINGTON – The Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its Spirit of Enterprise Award to Congressman Evan Jenkins on June 1 at Huntington Steel & Supply.
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Their View
Business perspective on economic growth and tax
CHARLESTON – West Virginia’s business tax climate ranking was the third worst in the nation just a dozen years ago. Our state bore the dubious rank of 47th in the nation when ranked among the 50 states for business tax competitiveness.