New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings
Five derelict buildings in Harpers Ferry are being torn down beginning this month. A new battlefield landscape will take their place.
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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…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTomblin Bill Would Use Infrastructure Funds to Help Balance Budget
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has added an additional bill to his special session call for state lawmakers to consider- a bill reducing funding for the state…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWith Controversial Exemption Withdrawn, Tobacco Tax Hike Set for Thursday Senate Vote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…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTomblin 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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