By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill that would have eliminated the state’s new film tax credits and would increase the beer tax failed in the West Virginia House Tuesday. Delegate Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, explained that House Bill 2816 was Gov. Jim Justice’s original tax omnibus bill.[Read More…]
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Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott fears impact of greyhound breeders’ fund loss
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Mayor Glenn Elliott retains hope members of the West Virginia Legislature will not eliminate the Greyhound Breeding Development Fund, and said the community must realize how much of a negative impact this could eventually have on Wheeling. “We are[Read More…]
Legislature honors Parkersburg High School building
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The centennial of the main building of Parkersburg High School was recognized in the West Virginia Legislature on Tuesday. A resolution commemorating the centennial of the main building at Parkersburg High School was introduced Tuesday in the Legislature where[Read More…]
Morrisey blasts state lawmakers over plan to sweep settlement funds
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sharply criticized state lawmakers Tuesday night, alleging they want to gut his consumer protection fund and stymie his efforts to curb substance abuse. The House of Delegates plans to take a final vote today on legislation[Read More…]
Disability Rights of W.Va. files complaint for Medicaid fair hearing
Press Release from Disability Rights of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Disability Rights of West Virginia, the state’s designated Protection and Advocacy System for disabilities, has filed a civil complaint in the Southern District of West Virginia regarding the denial of a prompt final administrative decision for I/DD waiver recipients who[Read More…]
10 things to know today: Wednesday, March 29
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BREXIT DAY: BRITAIN SET TO FILE FOR EU DIVORCE After 44 years of ups and[Read More…]
Opinion: SB 576 Joint-Development represents fairness, opportunity
Release from W.Va. Independent Oil and Gas Association: By Brett Loflin, Northeast Natural Energy The state of West Virginia is in the midst of financial crisis. All are aware of ongoing discussions between the Governor and the Legislature as to how we can generate revenue in order to provide[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, Committee Schedule for Wednesday, March 29
W.Va. Legislative Committee Meeting Schedule – Subject to change Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, March 29, is the 50th Day of the Legislative Session. Also known as “crossover day,” this is the last day for a bill to be passed out of the house of the Legislature in which it was[Read More…]
Senate rejects Gov. Justice’s proposed tax increases
Release from the W.Va. Senate: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate Majority Leader Ryan Ferns, R-Ohio, today proposed an amendment to Senate Bill 484, the bill submitted by Governor Jim Justice to “stabilize” the budget for Fiscal Year 2018 through hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue increases. The amendment was[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail unveils state budget analysis tool
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Gazette-Mail is hosting a new tool on its website designed to help readers better understand West Virginia’s budget. The new West Virginia Budget Browser, available on the newspaper’s homepage, was created in large part by the West Virginia Center on Budget and[Read More…]
