BECKLEY, W.Va. — Members and visitors to Beckley’s Central Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month by honoring the youngest members of its congregation Sunday. Following 2 Peter 3:18, “I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus,” the church’s youths told the[Read More…]
Month: February 2016
West Virginia Press Association calls for opposition to House Bill 2704
WVPA LEGISLATIVE ALERT: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Bill 2704 — now before the West Virginia House of Delegates — represents a series of new taxes with a “pyramiding effect” that will stop potential business and industry growth, kill existing small businesses and force remaining businesses out of the state. Monday, West Virginia’s[Read More…]
Consider consequences of ‘religious freedom’ bill
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A word to the wise: Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is taking aim at Georgia lawmakers for what he considers to be an anti-discrimination law making its way through the legislative labyrinth in Atlanta. Dubbed the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA), the proposed bill[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Feb. 29
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHITE SUPREMACIST FEUD ERUPTS AS GOP FIGHTS TRUMP The new focus comes as[Read More…]
Sales tax bill would place taxes on more services
By TAYLOR STUCKThe Herald-Dispatach CHARLESTON – West Virginia consumers would have to begin paying state sales tax on more services they purchase, under legislation amended and approved Saturday by the state House Finance Committee. Currently, consumers must pay sales tax on most goods they buy, but the state sales tax[Read More…]
This week in the House of Delegates: Feb. 22-27
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Facing a key legislative deadline this coming Wednesday, the House of Delegates worked long hours this week to pass 88 bills, boosting the total number of bills passed by the chamber so far this year to 166. Significant bills included legislation to repeal the use of Common[Read More…]
House of Delegates Release: House Finance Committee unveils tax bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Finance Committee on Saturday approved a bill that would reduce the state’s sales tax rate in coming years while also expanding the tax base and improving overall fairness and simplicity in the system. House Bill 2704, Relating to the West Virginia Consumers Sales and Service[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Work week extends to Sunday
By Phil Kabler For West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the 2016 regular session of the Legislature winding down to its final two weeks, legislators worked through the weekend – creating some consternation. Sen. John Unger, D-Berkeley, an ordained minister who pastors three churches in Jefferson County in[Read More…]
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Delegate Butler: Battle for a world class education for W. Va. students
Column by Delegate Jim Butler, R-Mason: On Friday the West Virginia House of Delegates took an important step to ensure that the standards which determine what our students need to learn are of the best possible quality. The turmoil caused by the adoption of the Common Core Standards in 2010 has[Read More…]
