March 25, 2025 Lobbyist Employer Directory: 2025-2026
--Lobbyist Cycle 2025-2026: The new lobbyist cycle begins on January 1, 2025. Please complete your lobbyist registration, employer representation/authorization, and payments using our portal. You will need to upload a signed employer (affiliation) representation/authorization form when you register online. The form is here.
--Training: Our next virtual training on the Ethics and Open Meetings Acts will be on April 30, 2025, from noon-1:00. The training is open to all. Email kimberly.b.weber@wv.gov for an invite. The training has been approved for one hour of CPE and CLE credits.
-- New Legislator Ethics Act Training:
Newly elected legislators are required to complete training on the Ethics Act within six months of assuming office. Training can be completed by viewing the Ethics Act training video here. Once the video has been viewed, legislators must submit the New Legislator Training Verification Form to confirm completion of the training.
--New Lobbyist Portal: To register as a lobbyist, or register a new lobbyist affiliation (employer) please click here. Your username and password will be the same as the old system. Please email kateland.j.cantrell@wv.gov with any questions.
--Staff Changes: The Commission has had some recent staff changes. John E. Roush is serving as the Interim General Counsel, after the resignation of Theresa M. Kirk. John N. Ellem is the Commission's Deputy General Counsel. After the retirement of Ellen Briggs, Rachel Y. Carpenter is now the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director. Ellen will be working temporarily to help train. Kateland J. Cantrell was hired as our Lobbyist Registrar/Paralegal.
-- Ethics Commission Newsletter: January 2025, Volume 24