By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers received an update on the state’s finances Monday as they consider enacting another personal income tax reduction. Larry Pack, acting revenue secretary, gave an optimistic view of the current financial outlook and pointed to the “about $3 billion in cash[Read More…]
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2nd public meeting set for proposed razing of 19 historic Gorge buildings
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. — A second public meeting on the proposed demolition of 19 historic but dilapidated structures and one modern addition to a historic building in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will take place later in October. The buildings are either listed[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State reports 1,100 new business registrations in September
McDowell County led the state in new business growth for the month West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,100 new businesses statewide during the month of September according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. McDowell County led the state in the percentage of new business[Read More…]
Office of Drug Control Policy highlights efforts to mitigate impact on substance-exposed infants
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During a special meeting of the West Virginia Legislature, Dr. Stephen Loyd, the newly appointed Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) for the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), presented an update on the State’s ongoing efforts to address the critical[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito highlights health care and economic development during Mingo County stops
West Virginia Press Association MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. – On Oct. 7, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made two stops in Mingo County focused on health services and economic development. First, Senator Capito, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS),[Read More…]
Opinion: Honey boosts southern West Virginia economy and brings value to Appalachia and the Mountain State
By Terri J. Giles, The Register-Herald Sweet, nutritious honey and our resilient bees are a Godsend for West Virginia and Appalachia. Honey is boosting the economy of southern West Virginia and bringing positive benefits to us. After decades of public service and foundation management, I was blessed to be able[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association kicks off 2024 Healthy Inside and Out seminar series
West Virginia Press Association PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) has announced the return of its popular Healthy Inside and Out seminar series for 2024. This year’s programs are designed to empower individuals to take control of their health through a variety of free, expert-led sessions. The seminars[Read More…]
From diagnosis to end of treatment, ‘look for the silver lining’
By Eric Cravey, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — At the age of 72, Suze Dempsey could be found on the pickleball court, kayaking or helping her three siblings with day-to-day tasks. However, in July 2023, that all changed after she felt a lump in one of her breasts. “I[Read More…]
Capitol Interest: West Virginia special session resumes with new bills, a review of child care tax credit
No movement yet on 5% personal income tax cut By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a six-day break to allow behind-the-scenes negotiations towards Gov. Jim Justice’s 5% personal income tax proposal to continue, the second special session of the West Virginia Legislature continued[Read More…]
Statehouse beat: The special session that shouldn’t have been
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail This week’s special session should never have happened. All it has accomplished (so far) is to waste $35,000, with legislators no closer to approving Gov. Jim Justice’s 5% income tax cut than when he first proposed it in July. Special sessions are intended to do[Read More…]
