The West Virginia Capitol’s west entrance to the West Wing will be the main entrance to the building starting Jan. 8. All Capitol visitors will be required to enter through a security checkpoint.

[from Charleston Gazette-Mail]
"A multi-year highway funding bill. Education reform. A budget bill approved by both houses of Congress. Those are just a few of the measures that passed the Republican-led U.S. Senate this year and were signed into law by President Obama. The Senate also passed legislation helping the victims of human trafficking, reauthorizing Medicare and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and preventing veteran suicides.

Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito is involved in several initiatives still making their way through the legislative process. Those include the ARENA Act, the Capito Connect Plan to expand broadband access, and measures to fight drug abuse.

Breakfast:
What to expect in the 2016 Legislation

Symposium:
Terry Duke: Workers Comp - Progress to Solution

Brady Campbell: Workers Comp

Mike Cary: Severance & Managed Timberland Taxes

(More? - Road Weights, At-Risk Species Procedures)

February 11, 2016 – Elkins, WV Wood Technology Center

March 09, 2016 – Gassaway, Mountaineer Food Bank

April 1, 2016 – Rupert, Rupert Community Center

April 14, 2016 – Parkersburg
 WVU-P, MeadWestvaco Center

We look forward to seeing you at our remaining Area meeting:
Area 6 -- Jan. 07 -- 5:00 p.m. -- 4-H Camp Grounds, Wood County

Starting this January, the American Tree Farm System will celebrate 75 years! Have you wondered how it all started way back in 1941? The winter issue of the Woodland magazine highlights the rich history of Tree Farm and what Tree Farmers are doing every day to protect our nation’s water, wildlife and vibrant forests for future generations. This month's issue of the Woodland magazine is packed with great articles for woodland owners, including an article on the owls that might be living in your land and how conservation easements can help you protect your woodland legacy.