Under the Dome is an update on actions and activities of the West Virginia Legislature, provided during the regular legislative session and interim sessions for West Virginia University faculty and staff by WVU’s Office of State, Corporate and Local Relations. This issue provides a review of the Governor’s State of the State address, legislative budget hearings, the first week of the 82nd Legislature and legislative vacancies and appointments.
On Wednesday, January 13, Governor Tomblin presented his final State of the State address to a joint session of the West Virginia House of Delegates and the West Virginia State Senate. Highlights from the governor’s speech include: