West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

  Legislature 

Below you will find a list of recent press releases that relate to Legislature. Click Read More to view the full text of the press release.

Governor Tomblin Signs H.B. 4086


January 26, 2012 - Legislation establishes tax relief for ethane cracker development...


Governor Tomblin Commends Legislature on Passage of H.B. 4086


January 25, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued the following statement, praising the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates for the passage of House Bill 4086...


Governor Appoints Justin J. Marcum to Represent the 20th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates


January 16, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today appointed Justin J. Marcum to fulfill the vacancy in the 20th District of the West Virginia House of Delegates...


Governor Tomblin Will Call Special Session


July 26, 2011 - Session to Begin August 1, Session will focus on Redistricting...


Governor Appoints Charleston Lawyer and Former Chief Legal Counsel Carte Goodwin to West Virginia's Vacant U.S. Senate Seat


July 16, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today appointed Charleston attorney and former chief legal counsel, Carte P. Goodwin, to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant due to the passing of Senate icon and history’s longest servin...


Governor Will Announce U.S. Senate Appointment Friday


July 15, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin will officially make an appointment to the vacant senate seat left due to the passing of longtime U.S. Senator, Robert C. Byrd tomorrow. The appointee will be in attendance and will also give remarks....


Governor Releases Legislation for the Upcoming Special Session


July 13, 2010 - CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today released the special session legislation, which will clarify the state code on the succession process for the vacant senate...


Governor's Office Issues Statement Regarding the Need for a Special Session to Address Succession


July 09, 2010 - I am advising the Governor, in light of the varying opinions on the succession law, to call a special session of the Legislature next week to address...


Governor Issues Statement Regarding West Virginia Attorney General's Opinion on Succession Law


July 08, 2010 - Governor Issues Statement Regarding West Virginia Attorney General's Opinion on Succession Law...


Governor Applauds Rockefeller for Supporting Murkowski Resolution


June 09, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today applauded the efforts of Sen. Jay Rockefeller for his recent support to seek legislation regarding the regulation of greenhouse gases and for supporting the “Resolution of of...


Governor Appoints Bill Cole to Fill the 24th District West Virginia House of Delegates Seat


May 28, 2010 - - Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he has selected Bill Cole of Bluefield to be appointed to the 24th District West Virginia House of Delegates to fill the vacancy left by John Shott,...


GOVERNOR APPOINTS JOHN SHOTT TO FILL 10TH DISTRICT WEST VIRGINIA STATE SENATE SEAT


May 19, 2010 - CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he has selected John Shott of Bluefield to be appointed to the 10th District West Virginia State Senate...


May Special Session: The Governor's Call for this week's Special Legislative Session


May 12, 2010 - JOE MANCHIN III, GOVERNOR of the State of West Virginia, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 7, Article VII of the Constitution of West Virginia, do hereby call the Legislature of West Virginia to ...


Special Session Bill Summaries


May 12, 2010 - Below is a link to view bill summaries for this upcoming Special Session. The Special Session starts at noon on May 13....


State Law Library Hosts Law Day Brown Bag Lunch


April 28, 2010 - The State Law Library will host a brown bag lunch at 12 p.m. on May 3 to commemorate Law Day. Law Day was...