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State Lost One In Ten Jobs; Time For Economic Growth Policies

The national recession and new challenges facing key business sectors in West Virginia have resulted in the loss of nearly one of every ten jobs in our state. The W.Va. Chamber calls on key groups to unite behind econoimc growth - click to read statement.

Overviews Of Key State, Federal Issues

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce has prepared overviews of nearly 30 key federal and state issues that may see action in 2010. Stay abreast of these issues and read the Chamber's weekly Legislative Report. Click to read key issues overviews.

Commentary: Steve Roberts
West Virginia must turn its attention to jobs growth
The Herald-Dispatch, March 5, 2010

Commentary: Steve Roberts
Job-killing policies don't create jobs
In the economy, as with medicine, first, do no harm . . .
Charleston Daily Mail, Feb. 5, 2010

Commentary: Steve Roberts
West Virginians Deserve A Right Of Appeal
The Charleston Gazette, Feb. 1, 2010

Letter to the Editor: Steve Roberts
West Virginia Deserves Right Of Appeal
The Parkersburg News & Sentinel, Jan. 31, 2010

Letter to the Editor: Steve Roberts
Establish Right Of Appeal In the Mountain State
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register, Jan. 30, 2010

Commentary: Steve Roberts
Rethink Health Care Reform
The Charleston Gazette, Jan. 26, 2010

W.Va. Chamber Outlines 10 Solutions for 2010
January 5, 2010

HELP STOP ENERGY TAX

Save West Virginia's Economy

The battle against the cap-and-trade tax now is in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. House narrowly passed (219-212) its cap-and-trade bill -- HR 2454. W.Va.'s three representatives voted against the bill. Another bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Click here to find out how you can speak out!

Cap-and-Trade Cost Calculator
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        WVU Economic Research Study:
        Cap-and-Trade Will Cost State's Economy $1.8B
        Click to read study

State’s Energy Industry, Economy Under Attack
Businesses, Workers Urged To Oppose Climate Change Bill, Costs
June 15, 2009

Learn About Key Federal Issues:
   - Health Care Delivery Reform
   - Card Check/Employee Free Choice Act
   - H.R. 12 - Paycheck Fairness Act

W.Va. Congressional Delegation contact info - click to read

West Virginia Maintains Poor Ranking In Legal Study

The American Tort Reform Foundation has issued its Judicial Hellholes® 2009/2010 report (click to read), and West Virginia again is included near the top of this ranking. Click to read summary.