MEET ROGER HANSHAW
Background
I was born in West Virginia and my family has called Clay County home for generations. I was raised on the farm where my family has lived for hundreds of years. My wife Kirsten, also a Clay County native, and I now live just a few miles from where we were raised and are raising our two daughters in Wallback, WV.
Growing up, I learned the value of education from an early age and knew the importance of giving back to my state, my community and my country. I’m still part of the many organizations that helped to shape me in to who I am today. Every year, I volunteer for the Future Farmers of America and the Technology Students Association to help our young people have the same opportunities that I did.
After I finished up law school at West Virginia University and my Ph.D. in chemistry at Notre Dame, I settled back in Clay. I now commute to Charleston to practice law.
At home, I volunteer with local farmers to help market their produce as well as with the Clay County Business Development Authority and other local groups. I’m honored to serve as a Deacon at Fola Missionary Baptist Church.
I was always drawn to public service and am humbled that the citizens of Clay, Calhoun and Gilmer Counties have allowed me the privilege of serving them in the West Virginia Legislature. I’m also proud that colleagues have elected me as the Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
I fully believe that West Virginia’s brightest days are ahead but it will take the hard work of all Mountaineers to move us forward. I pray every day for the guidance to make the right decisions for our beloved state.
Family
My wife Kirsten and I are members of Fola Missionary Baptist Church, where I serve as a deacon. We live in Wallback with our two daughters, Kathryn and Rebecca.
Speaker of the House of Delegates
In addition to representing Calhoun, Clay and Gilmer Counties as the Delegate for District 33, I serve as the Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
IN THE NEWS
West Virginia's redistricted congressional map complete
Effort to eliminate West Virginia's income tax 'dead as it can be,' Justice says
Maryland counties have interests in joining West Virginia
"'The Joint Committee on Redistricting worked very hard all summer and fall to craft a plan that will give every West Virginian an equal voice in the House of Delegates,' said House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay."
Maryland counties have interests in joining West Virginia
Effort to eliminate West Virginia's income tax 'dead as it can be,' Justice says
Maryland counties have interests in joining West Virginia
“'This is step zero in what would be a lengthy process for a few Maryland counties exploring the prospect of breaking away and formally joining the state of West Virginia, but we certainly would welcome any border communities that may see their values better reflected here in the Mountain State,' said Speaker Hanshaw.
Effort to eliminate West Virginia's income tax 'dead as it can be,' Justice says
Effort to eliminate West Virginia's income tax 'dead as it can be,' Justice says
Effort to eliminate West Virginia's income tax 'dead as it can be,' Justice says
“'It’s beyond dispute that those states that don’t have an income tax are in fact growing — they do have growing economies and growing population bases. We’d like to join those states...'" [Hanshaw said].
Governor, House Speaker on hand for rail trail extension
House of Delegates speaker asks CISA to designate Viatris Morgantown plant as critical infrastructur
Effort to eliminate West Virginia's income tax 'dead as it can be,' Justice says
"Gov. Jim Justice, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, and other officials were on hand Tuesday to cut the ribbon on an extension and renovation for one of the state’s newest rail trails on Central West Virginia."
West Virginians may weigh in on political redistricting, starting this week
House of Delegates speaker asks CISA to designate Viatris Morgantown plant as critical infrastructur
House of Delegates speaker asks CISA to designate Viatris Morgantown plant as critical infrastructur
"House Speaker Roger Hanshaw wants to emphasize the voice citizens may have in the redistricting process for West Virginia elections. 'We hope that as many West Virginians as possible will come out and do that,' Hanshaw said today..."
House of Delegates speaker asks CISA to designate Viatris Morgantown plant as critical infrastructur
House of Delegates speaker asks CISA to designate Viatris Morgantown plant as critical infrastructur
House of Delegates speaker asks CISA to designate Viatris Morgantown plant as critical infrastructur
"House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw on Friday joined those seeking federal intervention to keep Viatris' Morgantown pharmaceutical plant open beyond its scheduled July 31 closure."
Energy Authority, brought back by Justice, can acquire or finance power projects
Energy Authority, brought back by Justice, can acquire or finance power projects
Energy Authority, brought back by Justice, can acquire or finance power projects
"House Speaker Roger Hanshaw praised the re-establishment of the Public Energy Authority while also emphasizing that reliability should be a key aspect of the authority’s role. He warned that any moves to literally go off the grid could be regretful."
West Virginia Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw re-nominated by Republicans
Energy Authority, brought back by Justice, can acquire or finance power projects
Energy Authority, brought back by Justice, can acquire or finance power projects
"The incoming Republican majority of the House of Delegates Sunday nominated House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, to continue serving as Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates for the upcoming 85th Legislature."
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