Lawmakers Pass Bill to Protect Donor Privacy

West Virginia law redacts donor employer info for contributions over $250.
Effective after the general election.
Sen. Mike Azinger (R-Wood County) leads the legislation.
Law addresses political harassment risks.
Secretary of State collects data but redacts it publicly.
Previously, Rick's Pork employees' donations listed the company.
Democrats argue reduced transparency.
Sen. Joey Garcia (D-Marion) opposes the law.
An 'Attorney' may represent a company, but employer is hidden.
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