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January 11, 2011

From: The Associated Press

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Declaring that West Virginia is poised to gain economic ground in the Great Recession's wake, acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin detailed a legislative agenda Wednesday focusing on jobs, education and the state's natural resources.

http://www.dailymail.com/ap/ApTopStories/201101121154

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January 11, 2011

Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin unveiled his 2011 legislative agenda Wednesday, calling for business development incentives, a cut in state's food sales tax and one-time salary "enhancements" for teachers and state workers.

http://www.wowktv.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=92542

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January 11, 2011

Reported by: Leslie Rubin

WCHS TV Eyewitness News

The first day of the 80th legislative session ending with Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin giving the annual address.

In the House chamber, Tomblin hit on numerous issues important to West Virginians, saying we need to set aside our personal and political agendas for the betterment of the state.

http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/eyewitness/110112_3975.shtml

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January 11, 2011

By: Bill Rosenberger

The Herald-Dispatch

Education is a key to West Virginia's future, acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin told lawmakers during his State of the State address Wednesday night at the Capitol.

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/homepage/x1052104845/State-of-the-State-to-be-streamed-live

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January 08, 2011

Heading back to work this week, Americans were greeted not only by a new year but also by a whole slew of new laws -- 31,000 of them at the state level -- covering everything from guns to 100-watt light bulbs to, of course, "health care." As usual, most of these laws tell us what we can't do: texting while driving (duh), cyberbullying and smoking in bars.

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