Legislation Week Sees Busy Schedule For West Virginia Delegations
West Virginia lawmakers anticipate large delegations from municipal, business, and advocacy groups as sessions open. The West Virginia Municipal League and the press association host events, AIDS Awareness Day prompts displays and quilt exhibit, while AARP and WVARSE push funding for long term care and managed care protections. The state Chamber of Commerce holds its meetings and a legislative breakfast. Women’s Day invites hundreds to Charleston with workshops and voting process guidance. Governor and first lady attend, reception to follow at the mansion.
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Charleston
West Virginia
West Virginia Municipal League
West Virginia Press Association
Marriott
AARP
West Virginia Association of
Capitol
West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees
Wvarse
State Chamber of Commerce
Greater
Bluefield
Princeton- Mercer County
Cecil H. Underwood
State Capitol
Liz Older
Small Business Development Center
Parties to elect delegates to national conventions
Delegates for Democratic Republican and Libertarian parties will be chosen in the May 9 primary per Secretary of State Ken Hechler. Filing runs Jan 10 to Jan 29 with party rules, district designations, and fees (Democratic $10. Republican $10 at district level or $20 at large. Libertarian $20). Applicants must be 18 by the convention and file certificates of announcement.
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Princeton
Ken Hechler
Hechler
Democratic Party
Capitol Street
Suite 501
Charleston
Secretary of State
Libertarian Party
Anaheim
Calif
Democrats push health care reform in Virginia session
In their first year as the minority party Democrats in the General Assembly sponsor health care bills to empower patients. They seek free choice of doctors and pharmacists, aid for elderly prescription costs, and the right to sue HMOs for negligent decisions. Leaders say the agenda mirrors Virginians’ frustrations with HMOs and aims to broaden access while leveraging tobacco settlement funds for low income disabled and senior citizens.
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Richmond
Democrats
General Assembly
Virginia
Mary Margaret Whipple
Arlington
Senate
Democratic Caucus
House
C. Richard Cranwell
Roanoke County
Cranwell
Del
Donald A. McEachin
Sen
John Edwards
Roanoke
House of Delegates
GOP
del. Creigh Deeds
Bath County
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