By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following more than two hours of debate Monday, the West Virginia Senate passed a bill that could reduce property taxes for manufacturers and car owners while raising the sales tax and taxes on tobacco products. The bill passed by just one[Read More…]
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W.Va. manufacturers applaud Senate leaders on tax relief passage
Release from the W.Va. Manufacturers Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Under the watchful eyes of many West Virginia manufacturers, the Senate has approved legislation to provide relief to all West Virginians who pay vehicle taxes plus retailers and manufacturers. The Senate approved Senate Bill 837 by a vote of 17-16. The[Read More…]
Philanthropy West Virginia welcomes new board members
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Philanthropy West Virginia’s membership has elected Megan Hannah of WV American Water and Elizabeth Pellegrin of the Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation to their first three-year term on the board of directors (2020 to 2023). They join a dynamic and diverse team of leaders on Philanthropy West[Read More…]
WVU’s strength in entrepreneurship and innovation bolstered by alignment of resources
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— West Virginia University’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship resources that fuel the creation of businesses from idea to market is stronger than ever. In an effort to support growing campus resources in the innovation space, WVU is aligning these resources to allow for a more streamlined[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Secretary of State Warner to speak on foreign influence in American elections at University of Charleston
Talk open to the public and set for Frankenburger Art Gallery at 7 p.m., Wednesday CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner will speak on foreign influence in American election and efforts to protect elections in 2020 at an event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the University of[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: W.Va. Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 25
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Feb. 25, 202049th Day of the Legislative Session From the Activity Calendar: Fairmont State College, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. STATE SENATE: UNFINISHED BUSINESS SCR 47: Requesting study of effectiveness of current laws maintaining private roads SCR 48: US Army PFC Ronald Lee[Read More…]
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Patients, employees in W.Va. fear a city without Fairmont Regional Medical Center
By Eddie Trizzino | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The closing of Fairmont Regional Medical Center will be a hit to the community, but there is still hope. FAIRMONT – Tylan Watkins, 8, had to get emergency treatment at Fairmont Regional Medical Center after his appendix ruptured at his[Read More…]
WVU students from Mannington, Moorefield, Sutton, Lewisburg vying to be next ‘Mountaineer’
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — Four students who are eager to represent West Virginia University and their home state as the next Mountaineer Mascot will compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game vs. Oklahoma at 4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 29) in the WVU Coliseum. Selected by a committee of faculty,[Read More…]
