CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During its 14-year history, Limited Video Lottery has been a reliable source of revenue for the state, declining only slightly while racetrack casino profits have plunged. In the 2014-15 budget year, LVL provided $187 million to the state — and video lottery machine distributors believe a change in[Read More…]
Month: January 2016
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SAUDI, IRAN TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH IN WAKE OF CLERIC’S EXECUTION Saudi Arabia cuts[Read More…]
Until FERC approval, thousands of pipeline jobs just potential
Projects under review represent 18,000 jobs, $61.1 million in taxes in W.Va. By Mandee YoungFor the West Virginia Press AssociationCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ask a West Virginian what the state needs in 2016 and you can be fairly sure “jobs” will be near the top of the list. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin this[Read More…]
