Legislative Outlook Forum Highlights Key Issues and Changes in Eastern Panhandle
Chamber welcomes legislators to Outlook Forum
The Journal | Friday, December 13, 2024
In a forum hosted by the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce, five legislators from West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle discussed their legislative goals and the anticipated changes in leadership. State Senator Patricia Rucker emphasized the need for locality pay and improvements in Child Protective Services, while first-time Senator Tom Willis highlighted education, business climate, and infrastructure as his priorities. Deliberations touched on various issues including the Homestead Exemption, highway safety, and the need for more state police resources. The discussion reflected a focus on collaboration across regions and the intention to address pressing local concerns, as reported by The Journal.