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... April 29 in West Virginia. Now, state officials need to ensure the statute is being enforced. Though Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed the bill into law April 29, he and other officials staged a symbolic signing event at the Sissonville Fire Department. ... Comment?
New coin commemorates W.Va.'s 150th birthday
... keepsakes to hand down from one generation to the next, always reminding us of our rich heritage," Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said in a statement. The state has had 1,863 of the coins minted, reflecting the year it gained statehood, and they will sell ... Comment?
Tomblin's Monday: Healthcare and scholarships
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has two important tasks scheduled for Monday. He'll be in Huntington at noon to cut the ribbon on the new Valley Health-East Huntington Health Center. Comment?
Big decision looms for W.Va. House
West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing a new leader will help set the stage for 2014, when Republicans aim to wipe out the Democrats' ebbing ... Comment?
New coin commemorates W.Va.s 150th birthday
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... Photo/West Virginia Governor's Office) In this photo provided by the West Virginia Governor's office, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin receives one of the commemorative silver coins struck to mark the 150th anniversary of West Virginia's statehood from Kay ... Comment?
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has unveiled the official West Virginia sesquicentennial coin. Comment?
Yes, the 37th Obamacare repeal vote matters
... late April, when this map was created, Florida has opted not to expand Medicaid, whereas West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has endorsed the policy option. Most states have also decided against running their own health exchanges, which means a ... Comment?
Speaker of House resigns, appoin...
... cabinet secretary of the state's Department of Veterans Assistance, according to a press release from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's office. He will take over the position in June, once currently-serving Secretary Keith Gwinn retires. Gwinn is a Navy ... Comment?
Thompson takes new position
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House Speaker Richard Thompson will resign from the West Virginia Legislature next month to join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet as secretary of Veterans Assistance, the governor announced Thursday. Thompson will succeed Secretary Keith Gwinn, who ... Comment?
Thompson to take W.Va. cabinet post
... cabinet secretary of the Department of Veterans Assistance. The appointment was announced Thursday by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and will be effective following the retirement of Secretary Keith Gwinn in mid-June. Tomblin will have 10 days following ... Comment?
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed a proclamation for Arthritis Awareness Month, recognizing the 523,000 people across West Virginia who struggle with arthritis every day. Comment?
Governor Tomblin Announces the Appointment of Speaker Rick Thompson...
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced the appointment of Speaker Rick Thompson as Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Veterans Assistance. Comment?
House speaker resignation sparks political jockeying
... announced his resignation, fellow delegates began debating who would be next to lead the House. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Thursday Thompson is leaving his post as speaker to become the new cabinet secretary of the Department of Veterans ... Comment?
WVa House speaker to step down, take Cabinet post
House Speaker Richard Thompson will resign from the West Virginia Legislature next month to join Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet as secretary of Veterans Assistance, the governor announced Thursday. Thompson will succeed Secretary Keith Gwinn, who ... Comment?
House Speaker Stepping Down To Join Tomblin Administration
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... 2013 6:27 PM EDT Updated: May. 16, 2013 7:43 PM EDT Charleston , Kanawha County , West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin welcomed Speaker of the House Rick Thompson aboard Thursday as his next secretary for the state Department of Veterans ... Comment?
State cuts will hurt fairs-festivals funding
... and festivals, with funds distributed through the Culture and History fund. This year, as part of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's across-the-board 7.5-percent budget cuts, that fund will lose $830,000. That in turn will be passed on to events statewide in ... Comment?
... by our students, coaches, parents and all those who want the very best for our young people. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and the recent decision to expand Medicaid to thousands in West Virginia. We have conceded here in the past that the Affordable ... Comment?
Special license plate commemorates state sesquicentennial
... the 150th birthday license plate will proudly showcase the pride we have in our state's heritage," Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said in a press release. "I appreciate the DMV's commitment to our state's heritage and look forward to seeing more of these ... Comment?
W.Va. cultural budget cut 8 percent
... in the state budget bill listing each individual event -- was cut from $2.06 million to $1.89 million. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin had sought even more severe cuts, seeking to reduce the overall funding category to $5.07 million, and to cut fairs and ... 1 comment
W.Va. expands school meals, but not from scratch
... is likely the first component of the Feed to Achieve Act that will emerge following its signing by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin earlier this month, said Richard Goff, executive director of the Office of Child Nutrition at the state Department of Education. ... Comment?