From staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia and members of the Legislature discussed issues important to the oil and natural gas industry in a meeting at the Capitol. Executive Director Charlie Burd cited the importance of oil[Read More…]
Month: February 2017
West Virginia leaders talk budget, taxes: Tax reform bill aimed at goods and services
By JANET METZNER The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Changing West Virginia’s tax structure from income tax to general consumption tax is officially up for consideration in the Legislature. Taxing the selling, purchasing or use of goods and services should replace the current outdated income tax, Senate President Mitch Carmichael[Read More…]
WVNET could lose $1.7M in budget cuts
By BEN CONLEY The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Among the $26.6 million in cuts proposed by Governor Jim Justice to help alleviate the state’s looming $500 million shortfall in the next fiscal year, Morgantown-based WVNET would lose $1.7 million of its approximately $10 million budget. According to information available, the[Read More…]
Weighing in on an Earned Income Tax Credit
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several West Virginia banking officials and former business people say they support an earned income tax credit to help provide a boost for lower-income families. While Republican leaders in the Senate and House of Delegatesare discussing changing the state’s tax code and doing away[Read More…]
Berkeley County recognized in Charleston
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County is being recognized at the state Legislature this morning thanks to the work of Delegate Eric Householder, R-Berkeley, and other members of the community. Householder said Berkeley County has not had a day in the Legislature since his election in[Read More…]
Delegate Shott introduces bill to strengthen Whistleblower Law
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Del. John Shott, R-District 27, wants to make sure that West Virginia public employees at all levels of government do not feel intimidated if they see misconduct or waste that should be reported. That’s why he introduced House Bill 2006, which[Read More…]
No boundaries: Adult classes in Charles Town help immigrants
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — People of varying backgrounds, languages, cultures and ages gathered at the Adult Education Center in Charles Town. The center holds a variety of immigrant services, but the majority gathered for the citizenship class, which teaches immigrants the skills they will need[Read More…]
Ohio ethane cracker decision delayed
By JIM ROSS The State Jouranl CHARLESTON, W.Va. — PTT Global Chemical says it will delay its decision on whether to build an ethane cracker across the Ohio River from Moundsville as it evaluates engineering reports and seeks more partners for the project. PTTGC had previously announced it would make its[Read More…]
Ohio, West Virginia senators target opioid abuse
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Addiction to painkillers such as heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil continues sweeping through the U.S., regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic location, so a group of Senate Democrats and Republicans are joining forces in the effort to combat the opioid epidemic. U.S. Sens.[Read More…]
A Look at ‘Life in the Ohio Valley:’ Six-part series runs through Wednesday
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register Life in the Ohio Valley. For many of us, it’s a life where we can raise our families, enjoy our friendships and live in relative peace in quiet. We’re close enough to cities such as Pittsburgh and Columbus that we can enjoy, through a simple day[Read More…]
