CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today at the former Weirton Steel mill for House Bill 2882, which appropriates $105 million to the West Virginia Economic Development Project Fund to be used for Form Energy’s new battery manufacturing facility. Gov. Justice announced in December 2022 that Form…
Republican Laura Wakim-Chapman captured the District 1 Senate Seat in a race with former Delegate Randy Swartzmiller. Unofficial totals showed Wakim-Chapman with 18,621 votes to Swartzmiller’s 12,183 votes. Republicans were also successful in retaining single delegate districts 1 and 2. Pat McGeehan defeated challenger Jack…
An attempt to place control of personal property and inventory tax in the hands of the legislature was soundly defeated in Tuesday’s 2022 General Election. Sixty-nine percent of West Virginia voters said no to Amendment 2 casting 234,982 votes against while 122,768 voted in favor.…
Hancock County voters will be asked to renew a five-year levy which provides $8.6 million per year to the County school system on November 8. The levy will go into effect July 1, 2024 and will run through 2028. Hancock County voters have consistently approved…
It’s time to make up your mind on the 2022 Election. Early voting begins October 26 and extends through November 5. We’ve featured State Senate Candidates Laura Wakim-Chapman (R) and Randy Swartzmiller (D) and their responses to some vital issues. Next week we’ll feature the…
PROPOSED WV CONSTITUTION AMENDMENTSProposed Amendments to the WV Constitution to be on the November 8, 2022, General ElectionBallot.“Amendment No. 1: Clarification of the Judiciary’s Role in Impeachment ProceedingsAmendment”Summary of Purpose: “Clarifying that courts have no authority or jurisdiction to intercede or intervenein or interfere with…
The Hancock County Democratic Women held their monthly meeting on September 20, 2022 at Aloha Delights, Three Springs Drive, Weirton, West Virginia with President Teresa McCombs calling the meeting to order, welcoming those in attendance and leading in the Pledge Of Allegiance. Silent attendance…
NAME: Randy Swartzmiller PARTY: Democrat AGE: 62 HOME ADDRESS: 216 Heartwood Drive, Chester, WV 26034 OCCUPATION: Ergon-WV, Inc. Regulatory Specialist EDUCATION: Mountain State University, MS West Liberty State College, BA Oak Glen High School, Diploma FAMILY: Married 31-years to Jeanmarie (Skerbetz) Swartzmiller,…
Laura Wakim Chapman Address – Wheeling Party Affiliation: Republican Age – 37 Occupation – Constitutional Lawyer EDUCATION: West Virginia University College of Law, J.D.; Middlebury College, B.A. Political Science FAMILY: I am the daughter and granddaughter of veterans and entrepreneurs. My husband of ten years, Matthew, and I have…