Good morning from Weirton!
Thank you to Senator Weld for inviting us to a great breakfast at Nana’s Lunchbox. Great chance to discuss the big things happening in Weirton and the Northern Panhandle.
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As always, Weirton is fighting back against what DC is doing to its steel industry. Today is the last day of session here in Charleston, but it’s great to see the turnout back at home!
📍Weirton, WV:
Happening right now
USW Union in Weirton are rallying for their jobs after the recent decision to idle the Cleveland Cliffs Tinplate Facility in Weirton.
Tune into @WTRF7News weekend edition this evening for the full story.
Another decision made in Washington puts steel workers in Weirton out of a job. I promise to do all that I can for those who will lose their job. https://t.co/e7icRGD1mU
Check out my recent article about having veterans serve as poll workers to help solve our shortage of volunteers and ensure smooth and safe elections.
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It’s never the wrong time to do the right thing.
As we head into the last week of the session, I’m hopeful that the House of Delegates will take up SB 190, my bill that will finally end the marital exception to West Virginia’s sexual abuse crimes.
This afternoon I introduced a resolution on the senate floor encouraging military veterans across West Virginia to volunteer as election workers. As one of the most trusted demographics in the nation, who better to help run our elections!
Couldn’t be more proud to see Alex named on this list! I’ve never seen anyone else work as hard as she does to help make WV a better place. We can all learn from her drive and determination to bring about real change in the state we call home. https://t.co/LGo8mZKuLq
When we say that we’re going to stand up for all West Virginians, that includes victims of sexual abuse, whether they’re married or not.
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With this week’s death of retired BG John “Doc” Bahnsen, West Virginia has lost a true American Hero. Doc was one of the most decorated officers in the history of the United States Armey. It was a privilege to call Doc a friend & my thoughts go out to Peggy & his entire family.
Once again, the federal government has left the city of Weirton and its steel industry with a legacy of closed mills and unemployed workers https://t.co/fJZ0ta1YdR
Summer of 1983 parade is held supporting Weirton Steel ESOP-sign on the fire truck was true then as it is today @RyanWeld is in grammas hands his grandpa who started at Weirton Steel after high school retired as head of the locomotive shop is beside her https://t.co/EaD9MS3Gxu
I have this picture from Weirton’s 1983 Fourth of July parade hanging in my office. Unfortunately, the sign on the truck is still true today - and once again we see a decision made in DC putting steel workers in Weirton out of a job.
Final day in the #BigChair... Lots to cover at the @wvlegislature w/ @BradMcElhinny, @RyanWeld on the closing of a tin plant in Weirton, Manchin floats a running mate? And of course #SteamRelease at 11:33. Listen/Watch at https://t.co/8itAIU6jQW
I have spoken with a number of officials both at home and in Charleston and have promised to do all that I can to ensure that the state does everything possible to assist these workers and their families.
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Sen. @RyanWeld says he believes this bill could result in "greatest transfer of wealth from one state to another."
Sen. Woelfel requests copy be sent to Gov. Mike DeWine.
Advances out of committee. Sweet.