August Interim schedule for August 25th-27th has been released and is as follows:
Sunday, August 25
1:00 PM-3:00 PM – Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
1:00 PM-3:00 PM – Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding
3:00 PM-5:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Government Operations – Joint Meeting
3:00 PM-5:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization – Joint Meeting
3:00 PM-5:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Education
5:00 PM-6:00 PM – Joint Committee on Government and Finance
5:00 PM-6:00 PM – Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services
Monday, August 26
9:00 AM-11:00 AM – Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary
9:00 AM-11:00 AM – Joint Standing Committee on Finance
11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Commission on Special Investigations
11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority
1:00 PM-2:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Technology and Infrastructure
2:00 PM-3:00 PM – Agriculture and Rural Development
2:00 PM-3:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and PEIA
3:00 PM-5:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Energy and Manufacturing
3:00 PM-5:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Health
5:00 PM-7:00 PM – Joint Committee on Children and Families
Tuesday, August 27
9:00 AM-10:00 AM – Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Subcommittee
9:00 AM-10:00 AM – Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Dept of Transportation Accountability
11:00 AM-12:00 PM – Legislative Oversight Commission on Workforce Development and Labor Issues
1:00 PM-3:00 PM – Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability
2:00 PM-3:00 PM – Forest Management Review Commission – Agenda
3:00 PM-4:00 PM – Post Audits Subcommittee Senate Finance
3:00 PM-5:00 PM – Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
4:00 PM-5:00 PM – Select Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
5:00 PM-7:00 PM – Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee – Agenda
At this time there will be no special session in August.
Governor Justice announced that the four percent reduction in the West Virginia personal income tax was officially filed with the tax department by Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey. The reduction in personal income taxes will go into effect in January 2025.
School has officially begun for me at Braxton Middle School and students will arrive on Thursday. Education is incredibly important for personal growth, societal progress, and individual well-being. The beginning of school is a terrific opportunity to commit to a fresh start, set goals, and strive to be better than before. I am excited to meet this year’s eighth graders and look forward to learning and experiencing a wonderful year together as we explore the history, geography, economics, and civic life of West Virginia.
It is inspiring to witness how movements can transform communities and spaces! In Derek Sivers’ TED Talk, he highlights two crucial elements for starting a movement: a courageous leader and engaged followers. Shelly Sutphin’s initiative to restore the Sutton Pool exemplifies this perfectly. Despite years of disuse, her vision and the collective effort of volunteers have restored hope that the pool might open again. While there is still work ahead, the community’s response has been remarkable. Positive change can happen when we unite, are determined, and work together.
On a personal note, our extended family grew by one as we welcomed Lilah Jane Arbogast, my great-niece, into the world. Congratulations to her parents Dusty and Elzabeth. We adore her!
“As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.”
(Winnie the Pooh/ A. A. Milne)
I look forward to hearing from people in the district and hope to see you out and about enjoying all the great things our area has to offer. I can be contacted at lori.dittman@wv house.gov or 304-701-8600.
Devoted to Braxton County, West Virginia
