West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Recent News About West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
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U.S. Attorney's Office subpoenaes state Commerce Department about The Greenbrier
CHARLESTON — The United State's Attorney's Office issued a subpoena to the West Virginia Department of Commerce for all communications regarding The Greenbrier. -
WV 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. -
BOWLES RICE LLP: Bowles Rice Attorneys to Participate in National Diversity Programs
Bowles Rice is proud to announce that Ashley Hardesty Odell and Steven Hall, both attorneys in the firm’s Morgantown office, have been selected to programs of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). -
House 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. -
Community, 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. -
Lawmakers 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. -
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. -
Jenkins sworn in as justice, but legal challenge to his appointment might not be over
CHARLESTON – Evan Jenkins was sworn in as a state Supreme Court Justice, but a legal challenge to his appointment and his position on the Nov. 6 ballot might not be over. -
House votes to impeach all current Justices
CHARLESTON – After more than 15 hours of debate, the House of Delegates has voted to impeach all four current state Supreme Court justices. -
Supreme 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Venue bill passes House on 96-0 vote, now headed to state Senate
CHARLESTON – A bill that would allow lawsuits against the state to be filed in any county has been passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates. -
Legislature needs to focus on these priorities in 2018
CHARLESTON – As we think about job creation in the new year, we note that private sector employment in West Virginia increased during 2017. Increases in employment can be attributed to growth in mining and logging, construction, education and health services, and leisure and hospitality. Combined, these important sectors provided 8,100 new jobs for West Virginia workers. -
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. -
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. -
Steptoe & Johnson attorney credits West Virginia roots for environmental law recognition
CHARLESTON – Steptoe & Johnson attorney Kathy G. Beckett was recognized recently for her reputation in environmental law by being named a fellow of The American College of Environmental Lawyers, according to a statement released by the firm. -
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.