2008 Policy Issues

W.Va. Chamber Policy Recommendations – 2008

Economic/Business Development

·       Small Business and Entrepreneurship Advancement

·       Seed Fund Voucher Program For Start-Ups

·       Transportation Needs, Funding

-       Air Service Incentives

-       Broadband Connectivity and Use

-       Jobs Impact Statement

Legal

·       Civil Justice Reforms

·       Asbestos/Silica Reform

-       Deliberate Intent

·       Non-Partisan Judicial Elections or Merit Selection

      -       Judicial Redistricting

Taxation

·       Tax Modernization and Relief

·       Sales Tax Exemption For Technology Services

Health Care/Insurance

·       Incentives For Health Insurance Coverage

-       Decreasing The Prevalence Of Uninsureds

·       Expand Health Insurance Availability

·       Health Care Funding

-       Certificate Of Need

·       Health Information Technology

·       Workplace Wellness

-       Oral Health Initiative

Education

        -      Education Outcomes

        -      Education Funding

        -      Lifelong Learning Web Initiative

Environment

       -       Economic Competitiveness Revisions To Minor Source Air Permitting Rule

       -       State Implementation Plan Requirements For Ozone And Particulate Matter Attainment

       -       Water Use

Government/Responsible Public Policy

       -       Creation Of A State Personnel/HR Department

       -       Oppose Collective Bargaining For Public Employees

       -       Meet And Consult

       -       Unemployment Compensation

       -       Workplace Scheduling Flexibility

       -       Open Government For Attorney General

       -       e-Government

       -       Cost-Effective Financing Of Public Projects

       -       Forced Deposit Container Bill

       -       Captive Communications

       -       Drug-Free Workplace Act

For questions on any of these policy papers, please contact Brenda Nichols Harper at the W.Va. Chamber office - (304) 342-1115.