2016 Special Session

Senate Passes Boone County Schools Funding Bill

While the House took up the budget Monday, the Senate passed a bill that puts a little more than $2 million from state reserves into the Boone County…

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With Controversial Exemption Withdrawn, Tobacco Tax Hike Set for Thursday Senate Vote

A bill to increase the state’s cigarette tax will be put to a final vote in the state Senate Thursday after serious debate over proposed amendments…

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Tomblin Budget Plan Criticized by Lawmakers Looking for More Cuts

During a joint meeting, members of the House and Senate Finance Committees were presented with Governor Tomblin’s plan to balance the 2017 budget as well…

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