By VICTORIA L. CANN The Fairmont News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Fairmont field office for the West Virginia secretary of state will be moving to Clarksburg to help build on the idea of a “one-stop shop” for business owners and entrepreneurs. Secretary of State Mac Warner said the move is a[Read More…]
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EDITORIAL: Crazy times in Charleston
The Journal editorial With the clock ticking on a new budget for West Virginia government — the new fiscal year begins July 1 — House of Delegates members have a plan to try again. A tax bill dramatically different than one promoted in the state Senate was approved by delegates[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: We all carry scars from each senseless attack by savage terrorists
Times West Virginian editorial There are some places where you shouldn’t have to fear for your life. A nightclub with your friends and loved ones, dancing away the stress from a long week. A movie theater to watch the latest installment in the “Batman” franchise. The concert of a teen[Read More…]
Senate guts House revenue proposal
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Senate on Monday made good on a promise by Senate President Mitch Carmichael to push legislation for proposed tax-and-revenue measures into a conference committee situation. The Senate Committee on Tax Reform advanced House Bill 107, the House of[Read More…]
Senate wants to set higher sales tax: Pitch of 7.25 percent tax made Monday
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Changes made to a tax reform bill by a West Virginia Senate committee Monday would increase the Mountain State’s sales tax to 7.25 percent, setting the stage for a probable conference committee with the House as lawmakers continue to[Read More…]
WV Senate revenue proposal would raise sales tax to 7.25%
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate leaders began crafting a counter-offer Monday to the House of Delegates’ revenue plan with a new proposal that would restore the Senate’s proposed cuts in income tax rates but would increase the state sales tax to 7.25 percent —[Read More…]
Veteran challenges elected officials on health care
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald FAIRLEA, W.Va. — A ribbon-cutting may have been scheduled, but a sort of mini-Town Hall quiz broke out, interrupting the scheduled remarks at the grand opening of the VA’s new outpatient clinic in Fairlea on Monday. Three members of Congress who took turns at the podium[Read More…]
Small victories adding up in ‘Try This’ movement
By CYNTHIA McCLOUD The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An idea for healthier living has gotten some wheels. Barboursville Elementary students Jillian Freeman and Olivia Turman dreamed up a mobile concession stand. Their rolling cart would sell wholesome food choices at the Cabell County village’s park and ballfield. With help[Read More…]
Petco Foundation honors Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association
Staff reports The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Petco Foundation’s “Celebration of Love” awards gala to honor organizations and people for their achievements in saving animals’ lives recently recognized the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association’s efforts. Seven awards were given at the San Diego gala which hosted about 500 guests. Actress[Read More…]
Adam R. Kelly Memorial Scholarship winner chosen in Tyler County
Staff report The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Record WHEELING, W.Va. — Tyler Consolidated High School senior Courtney Hoder is this year’s recipient of the Adam R. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Award. She is the granddaughter of Sally Ash of Lynn Camp Road near Middlebourne. Hoder plans to attend Fairmont State University in[Read More…]
