A State Capitol insight about Kump!

 The following letter to the editor from David McMahon has been published in a Sunday edition of "The Journal" newspaper in Martinsburg, West Virginia:

 Send Kump back to the Legislature

David B. McMahon,
J. D. Attorney at Law
Charleston

 Your readers are fortunate to be able to vote to re-elect Delegate Larry D. Kump to the West Virginia Legislature in the upcoming primary election.

 I know that I am not from your county. But the view of someone who has been on the inside of the Legislature should be particularly valuable to your readers. Over the years I have lobbied the Legislature about the rights of surface owners and small mineral owners when the oil and gas drillers come calling, about consumer issues like used car warranties, about improvements in divorce courts and laws, and so on. I have done these things as board president of a statewide consumer organization and as a lawyer for the little guy. I even once worked for the Legislature as a lawyer drafting bills for the legislators.

 I have had the privilege of working with Delegate Larry D. Kump on some of these issues since he has been elected to the Legislature. He has an amazing and varied work history that gives him more background than any other Delegate when it comes to making policy decisions. Delegate Larry D. Kump listens hard, thinks hard, makes his own decisions, and then he works hard to do what is best for your readers in his district and the State of West Virginia. I understand lots of money will be spent against him. When you see that money spent your readers should think do they want to vote for who has the most money or who is most qualified to be Del

 Our state and our state government have problems. We have those problems because there are not enough legislators like Delegate Larry D. Kump in the Legislature from other parts of West Virginia. I urge your readers to vote in the upcoming election to send Delegate Larry D. Kump back to the Legislature! I will be good for your readers and for the rest of West Virginia.

Personal footnote and postscript from Delegate Larry D. Kump-

Wow!
David's unsolicited letter of praise truly touched my heart.

Meanwhile, send your campaign contributions to:

Friends of Larry D. Kump
P. O. Box 1131
Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131

May God bless you all real good!😍

-West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties)

Visit this website for more about principles over politics, as well as my personal biography.🤔

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Manufacturers champion Kump

The West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC and the West Virginia Manufacturers Association have endorsed the re-election of West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).

West Virginia manufacturers employ nearly 48,000 and also provide another 200,000 jobs in our Mountain state.

For further information about this endorsement, contact Rebecca McPhail @ (304) 767-5189.

Send your contribution to the re-election campaign of Delegate Larry D. Kump, whether modest or magnanimous,  to:

Friends of Larry D. Kump
P. O. Box 1131
Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131

And, for sure and for certain, may God bless you all real good!

Contractors stick up for Kump!

The Contractors Association of West Virginia's political action committee (HUB/PAC) has endorsed the re-election of West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).

 Their construction association  has asked all of their 20,000 employees and their families to work for the re-election of Delegate Kump.

 You, too, can help stand up for integrity, accountability, and transparency in our state government, by sending your campaign contribution, whether modest or magnanimous, to:

 Friends of Larry D. Kump

 P. O. Box 1131

 Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131

Meanwhile visit the other posts @ this website, which includes Delegate Kump's biography, and also visit www.LarryKump.com, for more about principles over politics.

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And may God bless you all real good!

  

A Gubernatorial Candidate Endorsement

From a friend and former legislative colleague! 🤗

The following 2020 election endorsement (see below) from former Delegate Mike Folk (R-Berkeley County) and current candidate for West Virginia Governor is precious to me, because Mike Folk always follows his conscience and always puts principles over political parties.
-Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties)

"This is a memory from several years ago. However, it is timely, considering our current election is June 9th. I am proud to endorse Larry D. Kump in the Primary election on June 9th. Principle over Politics...Mike Folk "

Michael Folk on May 5, 2014:

Larry D. Kump is none of what most people are in Charleston.

He is the first in the Capitol, at least 90% of the time (I beat him about once every couple weeks).

He does not go to the lavish functions put on by industry and other lobbyists in the evenings.

He has an open, but principled mind.

The man is not a career politician and votes the right way when it comes to the US Constitution (99.9% of the time)... And that ruffles the feathers of those who believe, from both sides of the isle, that "we must pass the bill & let someone else determine whether it is constitutional" mentality... And yes, I have heard that statement from D's and R's; although more so from D's!

You can support who you want, as for me, Larry D. Kump is my choice, due to his voting record, his principles, his independence, his knowledge of local issues, and constituent services.

Quite frankly, Larry D. Kump IS the best choice!

Carpenters Count on Kump!

 The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and it's West Virginia Local 423 have endorsed the 2020 re-election of West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).

 They applaud the "common sense" principles employed by Delegate Kump in working against fraud and protecting fair standards for working families.

 For more about Delegate Kump's positions and practices of advocating principles over politics, visit the other posts on this website, which also includes his biography.

 And may God bless you all real good!

Bankers back Kump!

 The West Virginia Community Bankers Political Action Committee (PAC) has endorsed the re-election of West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).

 The Community Bankers PAC includes bankers, business people, and concerned citizens throughout the State of West Virginia.

 Community banks are vital to and have a direct interest in the economic success of our local communities.

 For more information about Delegate Kump's commitment to principles over politics, visit the other posts on this website, which also includes his biography.
 May God bless you all real good!

Business & Industry Endorses Kump!

                                   

The West Virginia Business & Industry Council (BIC) has endorsed the re-election of Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).

The BIC shares Delegate Kump's "goal of improving West Virginia's business climate and growing our job base", and "hope (his) constituents will elect (him)"

BIC includes numerous West Virginia trade associations, representing hundreds of thousands of employees in West Virginia.

Contact Chris Hamilton, WVBIC Chairman, @ (304) 342-4152 for any questions.

Business Association names Kump "Champion"!

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The Eastern Panhandle Business Association (EPBA) has named West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties), as a "Champion of Prosperity", due to his 92% voting record in the West Virginia House of Delegates.

The EPBA is an independent, non-partisan organization that strives to protect, preserve, and advance free enterprise's goals of economic freedom and opportunity.

For further information about the EPBA and their legislative goals and rankings, visit www.epba.biz.
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Please place a "Kump!" election sign in your yard. For  "Kump!" yard signs, call Howard Stone in Morgan County @ (681) 258-0077 or Patty Adams in Berkeley County @ (304) 995-4006,

Also, send your campaign contributions, whether modest or magnanimous, to:

Friends of Larry D. Kump
P. O. Box 1131
Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131

Please share this post with others, asking them to go and do likewise with still more others, and may God bless you all real good!

Blue Ridge Patriots endorse Kump!

The Blue Ridge Patriots of Berkeley County, West Virginia have unanimously endorsed the election of Larry D. Kump to the West Virginia House of Delegates District # 59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).🤗

The Blue Ridge Patriots is a non-profit and non-partisan group of patriotic citizens.

They seek effective and viable solutions on the issues of economic and job development, fiscal responsibility, responsible government, education, and legal reform. 🤔

Please place a "Kump!" election sign in your yard.

Also, send your campaign contributions, whether modest or magnanimous, to:

Friends of Larry D. Kump
P. O. Box 1131
Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131

Meanwhile and for sure and for certain, may God bless you all real good!

Chamber of Commerce endorses Kump!

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC), has endorsed the 2020 election of Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).

The West Virginia Chamber PAC is the political arm of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, whose members employ over half of the state's workforce. The Chamber PAC supports candidates who will work to improve education outcomes and foster an environment where business can grow and create jobs.

Visit www.LarryKump.us for more about principles over politics, as well as his personal biography.🤔

For more information about this endorsement and the Chamber , contact West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Stephen G. Roberts @ sroberts@wvchamber.com or call him @  (304) 342-1115.

Farm Bureau endorses Kump!

The West Virginia Farm Bureau Political Education and Political Action Committee has endorsed the election of West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties) in the June 9th Primary election. 

Contributions to the re-election of Delegate Kump, whether modest or magnanimous, should be sent to:

Friends of Larry D. Kump
P.O. Box 1131
Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131

More information about the views of Delegate Kump on good governance issues is available at www.LarryKump.us and www.LarryKump.com. 🤔

Please share this post with others, asking them to also go and do likewise.

May God bless you all real good!😍

Legislative Finance Chairman endorses Kump!

Householder endorses Kump!

For immediate release:

Friends,
West Virginia needs a strong conservative voice who shares your values in the 59th Delegate District.
Delegate Kump is a Proven Conservative who is Pro-Business, Pro-Life, and Pro 2nd Amendment.
I am officially announcing my endorsement of Delegate Larry D. Kump.

-Delegate Eric Householder, Chair of Finance Committee - West Virginia House of Delegates

Footnote from Delegate Larry D. Kump: My friend and legislative colleague Eric Householder truly is the "Orginator" of prudent West Virginia state government spending.🤔

Coal Association endorses Kump!

                                                            

The West Virginia Coal Association has joined with a multitude of numerous other organizations, and endorsed the re-election of West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump, District #59 (Berkeley-Morgan counties).🤗

For more information on Delegate Kump's views on the issues, visit his other Facebook page posts, as well as www.LarryKump.us (which also includes his biography). 🤔

Please share this post with others, also asking them to go and do likewise with still others.

May God bless you all real good! 🥰

Kump pledges more public service!

Hedgesville, West Virginia – Former two term West Virginia Delegate Larry D. Kump (2010-2014) and current incumbent Delegate (re-elected in 2018) made the following announcement at the May 1st, 2019 Hedgesville Mayor & Council meeting:

 “After a strong and steady stream of personal pleadings urged me to once again serve in public office and prolonged pondering and personal prayer, I decided to answer the call to return to duty one more time. And so, I now again am a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates and also a candidate for re-election in 2020 (District #59, Berkeley-Morgan counties)."

"For me, 'Protanto quid retribuamus? (What shall we give in return for so much?)' is my reason to again  agree to serve the public trust."

“When previously elected, it was my sincere promise and firm conviction to always stand up and speak out on behalf of more taxpayer friendly and less intrusive government. "That has not changed, nor will it ever!"

"Accordingly, I continue to pursue those principles of good governance that will give us meaningful tax reform, protect retired senior citizens and working Mountaineers, defend our personal right to bear arms, provide for local accountability of our schools, more equitable treatment of our school teachers and state employees (including much needed reform of our educational system), and to safeguard our personal property rights and pro-life family values."

"Additionally,  still more needs to be done about the drug and alcohol abuse that rages throughout West Virginia. And so, our West Virginia legislators, in addition to enacting other prudent measures, should lead by our personal examples. That's why I'm  again proposing mandatory substance abuse testing for all West Virginia legislators."

"Meanwhile, times still are too hard for far too many Mountaineers. That's why we need tax reform, but not more tax burdens.

"A better way is to restructure our already ample state budget, by reforming our tax system and state government programs. Among other things, this could and should lead to improved highways (including long overdue improvements to Rt. #9 between Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs), reduced (not increased) gasoline prices at the pump, better internet access, and the complete elimination of state taxes on our social security benefits and all pensions.

"Further, the persistent problem of West Virginia's aging and declining population adversely affects all of us, even including our representation in the United States Congress. In reviewing our state government policies and tax structure, a serious study of how to reverse this decline also should be undertaken, and I continue to pursue ideas to turn around this problem."

Delegate Kump has over forty (40) years of extensive experience and skills in public policy and administration. He also is a kinsman of founding father Patrick Henry, Town of Hedgesville founder Josiah Hedges, and former West Virginia Governor Herman Guy Kump.

Moreover, Delegate Kump stands up and speaks put on behalf our personal liberty, empowerment, and accountability. He also fights to safeguard our family values and ensure government fiscal discipline.

 For almost thirty (30) years, Delegate Kump has lived at the same location and within the current West Virginia House of Delegates District #59. This District includes the northwestern area of Berkeley County and the eastern area of Morgan County.

Please join our Mountaineer League of Extraordinary Citizens, and make a difference!

"Send your personal campaign contribution ($100 to $250 is suggested, but whatever you can afford, whether modest or magnanimous, will be appreciated and helpful) to:

Friends of Larry D. Kump
P.O. Box 1131
Falling Waters, West Virginia 25419-1131.

So, what are you waiting for?

For further information about Delegate Larry D. Kump, read the "Kump Biography" @ www.LarryKump.us, as well as his posts @ www.LarryKump.com.

Contact Larry in person at (304) 274-3104 or email him at kumpster@mailstation.com.

Footnote: Cash contributions will not be accepted. Also, West Virginia law does not allow the solicitation of campaign contributions from West Virginia public employees, and it is not the intention of this campaign to do so. Any known contribution received from a West Virginia public employee will be returned. All contributions over $250 must include your home physical address, occupation, and the name of your employer.

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May God bless you all real good!

Authorized by "Friends of Larry D. Kump"

West Virginia Constitutional Convention Proposal Fails

 On the agenda of the 2020 session of the West Virginia State Legislature was Senate Concurrent Resolution # 4 (SCR #4), a proposal for the West Virginia State Legislature to endorse the attempt to convene a new convention on our national Constitution, for the purpose of creating congressional term limits.

 While SCR #4 was passed by the West Virginia State Senate, the 2020 West Virginia legislative session ended before  the West Virginia House of Delegates voted on SCR #4,

 Accordingly, SCR #4 was not approved by the West Virginia State Legislature.

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report # 8

 As I write this column, early on Friday morning, there still are two full days left for our 2020 legislative session, which will end in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

 Here's some what happened during this past week:

 SB 96, prohibiting municipalities from restricting our 2nd Amendment rights, has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates, and  I voted vigorously in favor of SB 96. It now goes on for the Governor's signature.

 SB 562, which expunges the records of people found "not guilty" or "dismissed" for crimes, passed the House of Delegates.  I voted in favor of SB 562.

 West Virginia House of Delegates Finance Committee Chairman Eric L. Householder has done a masterful job on the proposed  $4.5 billion budget for the State of West Virginia. The House of Delegates passed this budget this week, but it now must be negotiated with the different State Senate version of the budget.

 Still up in the air, for further discussion  with the West Virginia State Senate, is the legislation for a "Bill of Rights" for foster children and their caregivers. The House of Delegates budget proposal includes much more funding than the State Senate budget proposal.

 Also still pending a final vote by the House of Delegates is the proposed new "Intermediate" court, which would provide another level of judicial review after local court hearings.

 Meanwhile, I continue to be a staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, personal property rights, individual liberty, and pro-life family values.

 For more legislative news, my constituents are invited to visit www.LarryKump.us and www.LarryKump.com.

 May God bless you all real good! 

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report #7

With the West Virginia State Legislature scheduled to end "sine die" next Saturday night, the long hours and frenetic pressure are intensifying.
 Meanwhile, here are a few of the bills acted upon this past week:
 HB 3127, to allow home school, private, and parochial schools to participate in public school activities, passed the West Virginia House of Delegates, including my "yea" vote.

 My HB 4639,  a modest proposal to reduce West Virginia annual motor vehicle inspections from once a year to once every two years, caused an intense and even furious debate and failed passage by the West Virginia House of Delegates by a vote of 51 "nays" and 48 "yeas" (one Delegate was absent from voting). Eastern Panhandle Delegates voting "nay" were Delegates Barrett, Brown, and Doyle. Eastern Panhandle Delegates voting "yea" were Delegates Kump, Cowles, Espinosa, Householder, and Wilson.

 SB 96, prohibiting municipalities from limiting our 2nd Amendment rights, passed the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee, along with my "yea" vote. SB 96 now is pending passage by the West Virginia House of Delegates,
 My HB 4362, "Adri's and Owen's Law", passed unanimously by the West Virginia House of Delegates and now is pending further consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.  HB 4362 establishes penalties for the abuse of an incapacitated adult and for a non-verbal special needs child. Heartbroken by the awful circumstances that made it necessary for this legislation, my sponsorship simply was the right  thing to do. May God bless our less fortunate and all of us real good!
 Meanwhile, I continue to be a staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, personal property rights, individual Liberty, and pro-life family values.
 Further information on legislative issues is available at the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information at www.wvlegislature.gov or (304) 347-4836.

 My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.us and www.LarryKump.com, and are encouraged to telephone me at my legislative office, (304) 340-3122. During session days, I always am in my legislative office (Room 476M) no later than 6:00 AM (and usually even earlier).
 May God bless you all real good!

2020 West Virginia Legislaive News Report #6

 The West Virginia Legislative session activity intensifies, especially as the deadline for legislative proposals (bills) to pass the originating chamber (House of Delegates or State Senate) is next week (Wednesday, February 26th, the 50th session day).

 My HB 4522, which increases options for West Virginia citizens to obtain or renew drivers licenses under the federal "REAL ID" act, has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates and now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 HB 4955, to reduce the cost of fees for state licenses and provisional licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons, was vigorously stood up for and spoken out on behalf by me. HB 4955 passed the House of Delegates without any dissenting votes, and now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 4670, the Juvenile Justice Restoration Program, passed the House of Delegates with no dissenting votes, and now is pending consideration by the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 2497, "Whistle-Blower" law, has passed both the West Virginia House of Delegates and West Virginia State Senate. HB 2497 now awaits the signature of the Governor.

 My HB 4007, "Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act", has passed both the West Virginia House of Delegates and the West Virginia State Senate.  HB 4007 now awaits the signature of the Governor.

 I voted for HB 4092, the Foster Children and Foster Parents Bill of Rights, which has passed the West Virginia House of Delegates and now is pending before the West Virginia State Senate.

 Meanwhile, I continue to be a staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, personal property rights, individual liberty, and pro-life values.

 Further information on legislation and legislative issues s available at the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information @ www.wvlegislature.gov or (304) 347-4836.

 My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.com and www.LarryKump.us, and are encouraged to email me at Larry.Kump@wvhouse,gov or call me at the legislative office, (304) 340-3122.

 During session days, I  always am in my legislative office (Room 476M) no later than 6:00 AM (and usually much earlier).

 Mat God bless you all real good!

  

2020 West Virginia Legislature News Report #5

 This past week ended the opportunity to introduce new legislative proposals (bills) in the West Virginia State Legislature and there now only are about three weeks left in the 2020 session.

 Meanwhile, one of the bills I sponsored, HB 4670 (Juvenile Justice Restoration) passed the House Judiciary Committee. HB 4670 would give the court or the prosecuting attorney the option to use a restorative justice process, wherein juvenile offenders would be given more accountability and responsibility to repair the harm dome to the victim and the community. HB 4670 now is pending consideration by the House of Delegates.

 My HB 2497, "Whistle-Blower" Protection Law, has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee , and now is pending passage in the West Virginia State Senate.

 My HB 4639, to change mandatory West Virginia mandatory vehicle inspections from every year to only once in three years was amended  by the House of Delegates Technology and Infrastructure Committee to once every two years. HB 4639 now is pending further consideration by the House of Delegates Finance Committee.

 Meanwhile, I continue to be a staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, personal property rights, individual liberty, and pro-life family values.

 Further information on legislation and legislative issues is available at the West Virginia Office of Reference & Information at www.wvlegislature.gov or (304) 347-4836.

 My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.com, and are encouraged to telephone me  at my legislative office (304) 340-3122. During session days, I always am in my office (Room 467 M) no later than 6:00 AM (and usually much earlier)

 Mat God bless you all real good!

2020 West Virginia Legislative News Report #4

 As the originating chambers rush to finish voting on proposals (bills) which started from the House of Delegates and State Senate, and we now have passed the half-way mark of the legislative session, here is a brief summary of some of the action that you may have missed:

 I voted in favor of HB 4478, which would make any person convicted of human trafficking never to be eligible to hold a commercial driver's license in West Virginia. HB 4478 passed the House of Delegates Technology and Infrastructure Committee and now is pending further consideration by the House of Delegates Judiciary committee.

I sponsored for an voted for HB 4544, to make it illegal to distribute controlled substances within 200 feet of a public library. HB 4544 passed the House of Delegates Judiciary committee, and now is pending a vote on the floor of the House of Delegates.

My HB 4639 would reduce the required  West Virginia annual vehicle inspection from every year to only once every three years. HB 4639 was heard in the House of Delegates Technology and Infrastructure committee and now is awaiting a final committee vote.

I sponsored HB 4522, which reduces bureaucratic barriers to obtain or renew West Virginia driver's licenses, under the Federal REAL ID act. HB 4522 passed the House of Delegates committee on Technology and Infrastructure  and now is pending further consideration by the House of Delegates Judiciary committee.

Meanwhile, I continue to be a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, personal property rights, individual liberty, and pro-life family values.

Further information on legislation and legislative issues is available @ the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference and information @ www.wvlegislature.com and (304) 347-4836.

My constituents also may visit www.LarryKump.us, and may also telephone me @ my legislative office, (304) 340-3122.

During the legislative session days, I always am in my legislative office (476M), no later than 6:00 AM, and usually much earlier.

May God bless you all real good!