By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On the same day the state senate majority leader declined to sign a conference committee report that would have gone against slashing the state’s personal income tax rate, he sent out invitations to a “summer retreat” for a dark money organization with[Read More…]
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Historic structures bill could have future
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A tax credit for rehabilitating historic structures that didn’t pass during the West Virginia Legislature’s recent special session may not be history, after all, as local lawmakers plan to reintroduce the measure next year. Language giving developers greater incentives[Read More…]
Editorial: Nonsense — Gov. Justice has chance to do more than showboat
From The Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Surely anyone who begins a speech by announcing he “can’t do anything but tell the truth” understands he has just cued his audience to put up its guard. But Gov. Jim Justice’s spotlight grab Wednesday morning was so dishonest, disingenuous and full of self-serving[Read More…]
Editorial: State Budget Not Being Cut
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: West Virginia legislators have agreed on a General Revenue Fund budget of $4.228 billion for the fiscal year that begins in two weeks. It happened only after much hand-wringing over alleged cuts in spending that would affect many Mountain State residents adversely. Look at the[Read More…]
Editorial: Cuts to cost more than pretty penny
The Dominion Post of Morgantown: Never mind that everyone told us we cannot cut our way to prosperity. Don’t confuse us with facts. The Legislature had already made up its mind. Overall, the state budget that will become law today — without Gov. Jim Justice’s signature — contains more than[Read More…]
Gov. Justice will veto Jackie Withrow Hospital sale bill
From the office of Gov. Jim Justice: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice said Friday he will veto House Bill 113, legislation to allow the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital. Justice said he believes it would be a mistake at this time to[Read More…]
W.Va. taxes, gas, fees to increase
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia residents will be paying more in vehicle fees and the cost of gasoline will also rise starting July 1. Gov. Jim Justice signed House Bill 1006 Thursday, raising more money for the State Road Fund, with about $140 million[Read More…]
Governor signs bill aimed to improve state flood protection planning
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CLENDENIN, W.Va. — The day before the anniversary of last year’s floods, Gov. Jim Justice ceremonially signed a bill that aims to help better coordinate efforts after a flood. Justice, House Speaker Tim Armstead, and Senate President Mitch Carmichael, along with a volunteer group from[Read More…]
Justice signs ‘landmark’ bill raising funds for highways
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day after announcing he would let the “travesty” of the $4.225 billion state budget bill become law without his signature, Gov. Jim Justice returned to the governor’s reception room Thursday under happier circumstances, to sign what he called “landmark” legislation to[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle lawmakers reflect on Legislature
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the anticipated passing of the FY2018 state budget bill Saturday, the special legislative session is winding to a close. Since January, state representatives from the Eastern Panhandle advocated for many bills dealing with education, tax reform and the state drug epidemic.[Read More…]
