CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVPA has emailed and posted a sample of photos from the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead Friday, Jan. 5, in Charleston. Here is a large selection of photos that can be downloaded from this page.
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West Virginia legislative luncheon in Elkins highlights upcoming session
By BROOKE BINNS The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Elected officials addressed Randolph County constituents Thursday about what they could possibly expect to see happen during the upcoming 2018 West Virginia legislative session. The discussions took place at the Arts Center in Elkins, as part of the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of[Read More…]
West Virginia state revenue collections break 59-month losing streak
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in 59 months — since 2012 — West Virginia tax collection for December lacked one thing: red ink. The collection of $367.54 million topped estimates for the month by $16.8 million, or 5 percent. After years of revenue[Read More…]
Governor hoping for compromise on energy bills prior to legislative session
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two days of discussion between state government officials, members of the state’s oil and natural gas industry and landowner rights advocates broke up Thursday with no consensus on what energy bills the Legislature should consider when it goes into regular session[Read More…]
Push on to eliminate West Virginia personal property tax
By JOHN McVEY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — State lawmakers expect West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to submit during the upcoming legislative session a resolution for a vote on a constitutional amendment to eliminate the personal property tax, or so-called inventory tax. “The personal property tax would be on equipment[Read More…]
West Virginia Parkways Authority bond sale likely this spring
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A first round of Parkways Authority bonds — $120 million to $125 million of the $500 million of total bonds authorized — will be ready to go to market in late April or early May, Parkways General Manager Greg Barr said Thursday.[Read More…]
West Virginia delegate criticizes new policy
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Delegate Shawn Fluharty, D-Ohio, criticized U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ new strict stance on enforcement of federal marijuana laws, calling it a hypocritical attack on states’ rights. Sessions has rescinded an Obama-era policy that paved the way[Read More…]
Gearheart seeks GOP nomination for U.S. House 3rd District seat
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Del. Marty Gearheart (R-Mercer County) is returning to his political roots in a sense by throwing his hat into the ring to pursue a federal office. Losing a bid for former Rep. Nick Rahall’s seat in 2008 helped paved the way[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, January 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TRUMP HAD LAWYER DO The president directed his White House counsel to tell Attorney[Read More…]
Opinion — U.S. Rep. Jenkins: 2017 was a year of wins for West Virginia
By U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va. With the inauguration of President Donald Trump one year ago, America entered a new era of prosperity, hope and optimism. The president’s Make America Great Again strategy is putting American families first by creating jobs and growing our economy here at home. I’m proud[Read More…]
