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Submitted by Roy Cooper The 2016 legislative session marked a turning point for West Virginia, leaders of the House of Delegates said at the close of the second regular session of the 82nd Legislature. "Coming into this year, our state was facing significant challenges," said House Speaker Tim Armstead, R--Kanawha. "Our economy had collapsed in large part due to the War on Coal and unemployment was sPiking to one of the highest levels in the country. Meanwhile, substance abuse was running rampant in our communities, and our state's budget was faltering under the weight of our struggles. "We accomplished a great deal this session to address these problems, and I firmly believe our citizens will begin to see the fruits .of our labors in the coming months," Armstead said. One of the most significant piece of legislation to pass this session was Senate Bill 1, which established the iWest virginia Workforce Freedom ~ct, also referred to as right to work. Lawmakers passed the Workplace Freedom Act in early February, and overrode a gubernatorial veto later that month to get the bill, which goes into effect July 1, enacted into law. "I think this is one of the most significant economic reform measures to pass in my nearly two decades in the House," Armstead said. "West Virginia becoming the 26th right to work state has drawn national attention and sent a clear signal that our state is open for business. This law will spur economic growth and help create the Kids RoadTo Safety@ (NAPS)--Hundreds of young lives can be saved annually if par- ents understand how to rise child vehicle restraints properly. To help, Mitsubishi funds a nonprofit called Kids Safety First that offers free child safety seat inspections at select Mitsubishi Motors' dealerships and provides free educational materials. The organization gives families hands- on instruction from certified child passenger safety technicians on how to select, install and use child restraint systems. Certified tech- nicians have been through exten- sive training with a national stan- roll back the tide of abuse in our "House Bi114604 willimprove the dardized course and have field state, these bills will add additional way the Ethics Commission canexperience. tools to help us address this horrible identify and prosecute ethics problem." violations," Shott said. "Extending It's vital for parents to learn how TheHouse also passed anumber the statute of limitations isto install and use child safety of bills aimed at spurring new types important because many agencies seats correctly. of economic growth and job creation, are only audited once every three including House Bill 2615, which years, and it is often these audits The all-volunteer grassroots allows entrepreneurs to engage in that spot potential violations. This organization also provides free "crowdfunding" for business startup bill will ensure those abuses can be automotive child safety materials and expansion projects, prosecuted and also make sure the to police, fire and rescue depart- ments, hospitals, schools and pre- "One of the biggest hurdles a Ethics Commission is not held to natal centers. small business owner faces is the be unreasonable burden of proof "Your children rely on you to ability to raise capital," said when handling these cases." help keep them safe," explains Finance Committee Chairman Eric The House also passed legislation Jorgen Weterrings of Kids Safety Nelson, R-Kanawha. "This bill will giving counties and muncipalities First. "We created the program help them raise the critical funds more options with how to fundbecause of our own experiences they need to grow their businesses infrastructure projects in their that child safety seats and booster and create jobs." The House also jurisdictions. House Bill 4009, the seats were difficult to select and passed House Bill 4228, which will Letting Our Counties Act Locally even more difficult to install cor- allow transportation network Act, allows county commissions to rectly. Providing child safety seat companies, such as Uber and Lyft, propose road projects and fund them inspections is a critical resource for parents and caregivers." to operate in West Virginia. using a sales tax that would not Dorel Juvenile Group, the "This is an extremely popular exceed 1 percent. The tax and project world's largest car seat manufac- business model that has caught on proposal would first have to be • turer, has joined the effort by in other states," said House approved by a majority ofthe voters donating over $55,000 in car seats Majority Leader Daryl Cowles, R- in a local referendum. The road over the past three years. Morgan, "The passage ofthis bill will plans would also have to be For safety tips and a list of remove the barrier for entry into our approved by the Division of participating dealerships, visit state, create jobs, and give business Highways. www.kidssafetyfirst.org. For travelers and tourists access to the The bill would not turn over other safety advice, follow Jorgen sameconvenient transportation responsibility of roads to theWeterrings and Kids Safety First services they experience in other counties, but rather give counties on Facebook. states." Other bills that target job the option of self-funding specific creation and promoting economic improvements. activity in the state included: House Bill 4612 allows counties Senate Bill 426, which continues and municipalities to partner with the Office of Coalfield Community the Division of Highways to fund ~J~ it-: i' ~ %~-~:: ~ is ~ i, Development. road projects through the creation House Bill 4502, which creates of tax-increment financing, or TIF, Learrllng About Earning reciprocity agreements with districts. The projects would be (NAPS)--Amid the escalating surrounding states to establish funded through the sale of bonds costs in higher learning is a grow- uniform regulations, licensing that are paid offusing the increased ing chorus of concern that stu- requirements and taxes for small tax revenue that results from dents need helpful resources and businesses to ease their regulatory increased economic activity intools to make the right financial burden, developing areas, decisions when mapping out their much-needed new jobs that wi!l pave House Bill 2852, which legalizes "These bills create two new tools career path. a ~, path to prosperity for our state the sale ~nd use of fireworks, and for our counties and municipalities To that end, there's an app~ for and its cltmens. - ............ ~ ~lr"~s'~h;~0~ifih oftl~e p~r~q~'~ touse to fund road projectsApLt.~r :. mobile phones and tablets ~i;f~i' The Housealso.t~I~ ~i~h~ , ~terans assistance programs and areas," said lead sponsodFi~fic~" lOS or Android, designed to help step forward in how the-state volunteer fire departments; Chairman Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha. teens explore potential future ~dles public works projects with The House also took steps to"It gives local governments the income from a desired career and ~he passage of House Bill 4005, improve elections and government ability to assess and fund their assess the cost of education. ~hich repeals the state s prevailing practices, needs at the local level." ~age laws. House Bill 4013 will requireWith the completion of the ~, For years we've seen a great deal individuals to provide proof of their regular session, members of the : ~f evidence that these government- identity when they vote. The bill House will now spend the next few ~andated prevailing wage rates allows for a wide array of days negotiating with the Senate tificially inflate wages on public identifications to be used. It also over a compromise on the fiscal year ojects," Armstead said. "We must allows an adult, including a poll 2017 budget. ~emember: every dollar spent by The House has passed a balanced worker, who has known the person ~overnment is a dollar taken from for more than six months to sign an budget plan, which features no tax The average student loan debt is ~urhard-workingtaxpayers, and we affidavit attesting to the person's increases, implements further about $26,000'and not all careers lawmakers must work to ensureidentity, in lieu of another form of reductions in state agency spending generate enough income to pay ~heir money is spent wisely. ID. and fully funds the Public• that off easily--but a new app "We have taken this step to make "The citizens of West Virginia Employees Insurance Agency for can help you plan. ~ure workers on publicly-funded deserve to have confidence that their the coming fiscal year. Called JA Build Your FutureTM, projects are paidfair, market based government is honest, fair, A conference committee will work it was created•by PwC US and wages, and at the same time free up transparent and accountable, and with their counterparts in the Junior Achievement USA® (JA), a resources to complete additional that begins with our elections," said Senate in the coming days to nonprofit that aims to financially state projects meaning more schools House Judiciary Chairman John hammer out the differences with empower youth; to assist teens, and more water and sewer projects Shott, R-Mercer. "The voter ID law that chamber's version of their their parents and teachers in which will lead to more jobs will help reduce voter fraud by budget, making responsible financial deci- ~verall,'Armstead said. ensuring those voting in our"This was an extremely tough sions based on future career ii~ On the first day of the session, the elections are who they say they are." budget year," Nelson said, "but I'm choiceS: ~ouse adopted House Resolution 3, House Bill 4604 improves theconfident in the next few days we The app describes 100 careers, erecting the Select Committee on state's Ethics Act by extending the can reach a compromise that meets covering the education and cost required as well as the potential ~Tevention and Treatment of statuteof limitations for actionson our constitutional requirement of income. Users determine the ~ubstance Abuse to focus on ways ethics violations from 2 to 5 years, passing a balanced budget while amount of money they can con- ~o combat substance abuse andIt also lowers the burden ofproof for containing state spending andtribute and the student loans ~prove and implement prevention ethics violations from the strict avoiding any tax increases on our they'll need. A Return on Invest- ~d treatment programs. Among the "beyond a reasonable doubt" to ~a hard-working citizens." ment score shows how easy or dil- l§ bills that passed out of the ,, , ficult it's likely to be to pay offthe ~mmittee were House Bi11:4347,clear and convincing evidence *** standard, and extends the deadline debt in a timely manner based on ~ich gives pregnant women i~iority to substance abuse for completing an ethics complaint He that would make hls own lib" future income. ~atment programs; House Bill months.investigati°n from one year to 18 ertYenemySeCurefrommUStoppression.gUard even his andT°www.pwc.com/us.learn more, visit www.ja.org 4~[46, which requires insurance --Thomas Paine l~ovlders to cover forms of spired. ~ugs that are modified to prevent t~eir abuse; and Senate Bill 627, ~ich allows physicians to decline pcescribingacontrolledsubstanceif FOR PROSECUTZN ATTORNEY they believe the patient is abusing ~or diverting it unlawfully, experience ~!!Additionally, the House also --" qualified, d, independent --" passed Senate Bill 431, which allows p armacists and pharmacy interns I/ Prosecuting Attorney of Summers County, 2001 - 2006 ~pense life-saving opioid ~ Graduated in top 10% of class from WVU College of Law, 1986 a tagonists such as Narcan without /Concord University graduate, served as President of Concord Alumni a~prescription; House Bill 4537, v ich closed loopholes in the Association, and selected "Alumni of the Year" in 1992 lation of chronic pain clinics; t/Masters Degree from Virginia Tech with concentration in Public Administration anti Senate Bill 6, which implements ~ Served as Senior Writ Clerk for WV Supreme Court of Appeals d~ug testing programs for recipients t/Former member WV House of Delegates: sewed on Judiciary Committee of~.Temporary Asmstance for Needy ¢ Served as City Police Judge for City of Princeton, WV t *milies benefits in order to get /Hearing examiner for state agencies for 19 years t~se individuals into treatment p~grams. ~ First job as Concord g, raduate was as Summers County teacher These measures will make V' Served as artillery officer in U. S. Army (Vietnam Vet) and in WV National Guard significant progress in our fight a~ainst substance abuse and ability For an active, effective Prosecutor, vote for Jim McNeely t~treat those suffering from a~iction," said Health Committee Comments or questions? ~airman Joe Ellington, RMercer, w~o also served as chairman of the Call or text (304) 994-0792or email jameswmcneely@gmail.com S~ect Committee on Prevention and Political ad paid for by candidate: James W. "Jim" McNeely, Democrat ~atment of Substance Abuse. "~ile it-will take a collaborative (Not soliciting or accepting campaign contributions) e~ort from many areas of g~ernment and our communities to Tues. March 22, 2016 Hinton News - 7 The people of Portugal and Spain will often eat 12 grapes from s bunch just as the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Eve. This tradition is said to ensure 12 happy months in the coming year. @ SUNSHINE TOURS Date Mar28 Apr 8-9 Apr 10-12 Apr I 1-15 Apr 15-17 Apr 16 Apr 17-23 Apr 17-May 3 Apt 18 Apr 20-2 I Apr 23 Apr 30 May 7 May 9 May 9-12 May,9 May 10-13 May 111-29 May I I May 12-15 May 13-15 May 13-15 May 14-15 May 14 May 14 May 15-18 May 17 May 17-21 May 22-28 May 26-28 May 28-30 Jun 2-6 .lun 4 Jun 6-10 ,lun 8-1 2 Jun 10-12 Jen I 1-20 .lun i 1o21 .)un 12-18 Jnn 12-18 Jun 17-18 .Jan 17-18 Jun 18-26 Jun 20-23 .lun 22-25 Jun 24°Jnl 9 .lun 26-Jul 2 ,lun 27 .lul 2-11 Jut 2-5 Jnl 9 **NEW** Jul 9-16 Jul 9-26 ,Jul 10-16 Jul 10-24 Jul 10-Aug 7 .lul I 1-26 Ju118 Jul 22-23 Ju122-24 Jul 24-26 Ju128-Aug 6 Ju129-30 Aug 1-4 Aeg 4-6 Aug 4-6 Aug 6 Aug 7-13 Aug 8-18 Aug 8-27 Aug 8 Aug 13-14 Aug 13-17 Aug 16-2g Aug 20 Aug 20 Aug 21-23 Aug 22-26 Aug 26-28 Aug 27-28 Scp 3 Sop 4-6 Scp 6-9 Sep l0 Scp 11-15 Sop 11-17 Scp I 1-17 Sep 12 Scp 15-17 Scp 15-18 Sep 16-17 Sep 16-18 Sep 19-24 Sep 19-30 Sep 22-25 Sep 23-24 Sep 25-Oct I Sop 29-Oct 2 Sop 30-Oct 2 • Oct ! Oct 2-5 Oct 2-8 Oct 2-8 Oct 4-19 Oct 4&5 Oct 7-8 Oct 7-9 Set 8 Oct 8-24 Oct 9-13 Oct 12 Oct 15 Oct 15-16 Oct 17&25 Oct 21-23 Oct 22 Oct 24 Nov 4-6 Nov 7 Nov 10&12 Nov I 1 Nov 12 Nov 12-13 Nov 13-15 Nov 15-20 Nov 17-20 Nov 17-21 Nov 19 Nov 23-26 Nov 30-Dee 4 Dec 1-5 Dec 2-4 I)ec 2-4 Dec 2-4 Dec 3 Dec 4-5 Dec 4- I 0 Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 8 Dec 8-11 Dec 9-1 I Dec 9-11 Dec I 0 Dec I 0 Dec 26°31 2016 TOUR SCHEDULE Tour Per Person Pric~ Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC ................................. ,.40 * "Samson" / Lancaster, PA .......... 325 Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA .................... 275 * Charleston & Savannah / Southern Springtime .....925 * Washington, D.C./Cherry Blossom Festival .......... 450 Biltmere House / Festival of Flewers ............................. 95 Louisiana Cajun Countr)' .............. 995 * The Great Southwest / California / Motoreoaeh. 2,625 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 "Jersey Boys" / Washington, I).C ................................. 295 * Biltmore House ............................... 95 " Billy Graham Library / Stowe Botanical Gardens ...... 60 "Lion King" / Richmond. VA ........ 150 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 Golden Isles of Georgia .................................................. 795 * Andy Griffith Mayberry/Mt Air)', NC ..................... 65 * Tulip Festival / Holland, MI ....................................... .4;95 San Francisco, CA & The Pacific Northwest .......... 2~691 * Shatley Springs Inn / Fresco Paintings / Lunch ........ 60 Baseball/3 Stadiums/Oriole~ Phiilic~ Nationals .....675 New York City / Springtime ................................. , ........ 995 Washington, D.C. / Our Nation's Capital ................... 395 Tangier Island / Moaticcllo ........................................... 275 * North Carolina Zoo/ Ashcboro, NC ........................... 55 "Jeanne Robertsnn'" / Abingdon, VA ............................. 75 Atlantic City / Resorts Casino & Hotel ........................ 350 Andy Griffith Maybcrry / Mt Airy, NC ........................ 6S Hudson River / West Point / Culinary Institute ......... 825 * Branson, MS / America's Mnsic Show Capital.. 1,150 "Samson" / Lancaster, PA ............................................. 495 Nashville, TN / Music City USA ................................... 495 * Baseball/3 Stadiums/CardinaLs/Cub~ Indians.....850 Charlotte Motor Spcedx~ay / NASCAR Ilall of Fame ....... 75 Florida's Northeastern Shore / Amelia Island ........... 795 * Kentucky Bluegrass / Renfro Valley ......................... 795 Washington, D,C. / Our Nation's Capital ................... 395 Nova Scotia & The Atlantic Provinces .................... 1,525 * Seattle Northwest Fly / Land .................................. 2,575 * Florida's Walt Disney World ................................. 1,325 * Niagara Falls/Montreal & Quchcc ...................... 1,150 "Samson" / Lancaster, PA ............................................. 325 * SSSHI-I! It's a Secret .................................................... 375 * Michigan & The Grand Hotel/Chicago .............. 1,675 Sands Casino / Bethlehem, PA,/New York City ........ 465 * Creation Museum / Cioclnnati Zoo ......................... 395 * Alaska & Canada Fly/ Land / Northbound ........ 4,625 Branson, MS / America's Music Show Capital ..... 1,150 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 * Hawaii / Honohdu / WaiMki .................................. 3,295 Baseball / Fen',vay Park / Boston Red Sex ................... 750 "The Wizard of Oz" / Charlotte, NC ............................ 150 ~, Sum,ncr in New England / Martha's Vineyard ..... 1,450 Newfaundhmd / Labrador / Nova Scotia ................. 2,650 Niagara Falls / Montreal & Quebec .., ...................... 1,150 * Canyonlands / Oar Most Scenic Tour .................. 2,550 * Alaska & Canada's Yukon by Motoreoach ......... 5,095 * Alaska & Canada Fly / Land / Sonthbonnd ........ 4,625 ltarrab's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 "Phantom of the Opera". ............................................... 375 Nashville, TN / Music City USA ................................... 49S Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA .................... 275 * Glacier National Park / Yellowstone / Fly ............ 3,150 Western Mad'land Scenic Railroad ............................. 275 Baseball / NY Mcts / NY Yankees ................................ 750 * Amish Acres Festival,/Napanee, ,IN ............... , ....... .,,425 "Samson" / Lancaster, PA ............................................. 495 * "Song of the Mountains" / Marion, VA.., .................. 60 Niagara Falls / Moutrcal & Quebec ......................... * North & South Dakota/Fly * San Francisco, CA & The Pacific Nnrthwcst ...... 2,695 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 Tangier Island / Monticello ........................................... 275 EIvis / Tupelo & Memphis ............................................. 695 * Wisconsin / Racine & Milwaukee .............................. 775 * Carowinds Theme Perk/Charlotte, NC .................... 90 D-Day Memorial / Virginia Dare Lunch Cruise ........ 10g Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, I'A ..................... 275 Hall of Fame / Sports & Music ..................................... 750 " * Patriot Tour/Annapolis & Washington, D.C ......... 325 Great Smoky Mountain Bailroad / Cherokee ............ 350 North Carolina Zoo/Ashebore, NC .............................. 55 Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA ..................... 275 * Mystery Tour... We're Still No! Telling .................. 625 * "Battle at Bristnr" / Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee......45 Vermont / Trapp Family Lodge ................................ 1,175 Branson, MS / America's Music Show Capital ..... 1,150 Niagara Fails / Montreal & Quebec ......................... I,IS0 Harrah's Casiao / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 * "Samson" / Lancaster, PA .......................................... 495 * Myrtle Beach, SC / Beach Music Weekend ............. 725 Baseball / Atlanta Braves ............................................... 260 * Washington, I).C. / Our Nation's Capital ................ 395 * Agawa Canyon Canadian Train I Sault Ste Marie.975 Nova Scotia & New England in the Fall .................. 1,850 * Long Island, NY / Hamptons ..................................... 675 * Tygart Flyer / American Mtn. Theatre / Elk, ins, WV...325 New England in the Fall ............................................. 1,125 National Quartet Convention / Pigeon Forge, TN .....595 Neptune Festival / Virginia Beach, VA ........................ 495 Brushy Mountain Apple Festival/Wilkcsboro, NC....45 * Atlantic City / Resorts Casino & Hotel .................... 350 Branson, MS / America's Music Show Capital ..... 1,150 New England in the Fall ............................................. 1,125 * Hawaiian Island / Fonr Island Tour ..................... 4,595 Cass Railroad / Cass, WV ................................................ 90 "Samson" / Lancaster, PA ................................ . ............ 325 * Ohio Amish Country ................................................... 450 "TOOT" / Taste of Our Town ......................................... 75 Tbc Great Southwest / California / Motorcoach .... 2,625 * Niagara Falls / Toronto / Canada .............................. 775 Shatley Springs Inn / Fresco Paintings/Lunch ........... 60 Billy Graham Librar)' / Stowe Botanical Gardens ......60 * New River Amtrak Fall Excursion ............................ 425 Andy Griffith's Maybcrry/Mt Ai~', NC ................. ,...65 * Nashville, TN / Music City USA ................................ 495 Carolina Balloon Feat / Statesville, NC ........................ ,.60 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .............................. :.....40 * Sunshine Tours Family Reunion .................... ,.....,..525 Harrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 * Southern Christmas Show / Charlotte° NC ................ 60 Southern Christmas Show / Charlotte, NC .................. 60 * Concord Mills / Bass Pro Shop / Concord, NC ......... 45 Reading & Lancaster, PA / Factory Outlets ............... 195 * Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA .................. 275 Side English Ch ristmas / Omaha, NE ......................... 795 Biltmorc House / Smoky Mountain Christmas .......... 695 * Chicago's Mile of Lights / Kentucky ......................... 775 Asheville Oatlets / Ashcville, NC .................................... 50 New York / Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ...... 1,295 Charleston & Savannah / Christmastime ................... 92S * Niagara Falls/Festival of Lights ................. . ............. ~95 * Christmas at Myrtle Beach ........................................ 450 New York/Radio City Christmas Spectacular ..... 1,095 Nashville CountrT Christmas / Opryland Hotel ........ 995 Biltmorc House & Gardens / Christmas ....................... 95 Colonial Williamsburg/Grand Illumination ............. 295 Branson, MO / Ozark Christmas ............................. I,I 50 Hnrrah's Casino / Cherokee, NC .................................... 40 * Christmas Lights at Tanglewood Park/Hanes Mall......45 Christmas Lights at Tanglewood Park / Hanes Mall ......... 45 * Christmas at the Gait Hmrse/Louisville, KY ......... 695 Nashville Country Christmas / Opryland Hotel ........ 995 New York / Radio City Christmas Spectacular ..... 1,095 * Biltmore House & Gardens / Christmas .................... 95 Grove Park Inn / Gingerbread Competition .............. 100 * Florida/Christmas at Disney World ...................... 1,12S Prices shown are for Double (2 to a Room) Occupancy. Quad (4 to a Room) and Triple (3 to a Room) Occupancy is Available at a Slightly Lower Per Person Price. Single (1 to a Room) is also available at a Slightly Higher Per Person Price. All Tours Include Roundtrip Transportation by Modern. Air-Conditioned, Restroom Equipped Motorcoaches. All of our Tour Buses are DVD Equipped. 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