March 18, 2010After nine years with the West Virginia Department of Revenue, Tax Commissioner Christopher Morris announced today that he is stepping downMarch 17, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today sent a letter to President Obama requesting a federal disaster declaration that would help southern West Virginia residents hit hard by flooding caused snowmelt and heavy rain late last March 12, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today authorized the West Virginia National Guard as a precaution to potential flooding. Guard members will be stationed in areas where flooding may occur, in the Potomac Basin and alongMarch 12, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today declared a State of Emergency for 34 counties due to anticipated flooding caused by rainfall and snowmeltMarch 08, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today extended the State of Emergency, which was originally declared Feb. 5, 2010, for Preston, Randolph and Tucker counties. Members of the West VirginiaMarch 02, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today addressed the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) during the 2010 Washington Legislative Briefing in Arlington, Va.March 02, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin and state emergency management officials this afternoon received word that President Obama has approved the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration for 15 counties in West Virginia, following a severe winter storm, causing March 02, 2010Diggers and dealers of the perennial herb ginseng have less than one month to have all the roots in their possession weight receipted. After Wednesday, March 31, it is illegalMarch 02, 2010Hunters donated 1,286 deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program during the 2009 hunting season, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).March 02, 2010The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced a $1.9 million Recovery Act investment to enhance and expand public-use computers, connection speeds and wireless capabilitiesFebruary 26, 2010After much deliberation, I have asked the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) to move forward on a property transfer agreementFebruary 25, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that the State of West Virginia is committed to revitalizing the South Charleston Technology Park and requested the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission February 24, 2010Hawks Nest State Park, known for its scenic views of the New River Gorge and a history steeped with reminders of the Civil Conservation Corps, is homeFebruary 24, 2010The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminds sportsmen and sportswomen that the 2009 – 2010 trapping season for raccoon, foxFebruary 18, 2010Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement about Senate Bill 611, which originated in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and passed the Senate today:
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