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Morrisey Signs State Budget Into Law, But Cuts Millions Proposed By Legislature
The governor signed off a bill setting the state's budget for fiscal year 2026, but cut some funding allocations that lawmakers had approved earlier this month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice, Morrisey Disagree On State Of State Budget
When he ended his term as governor to head to the U.S. Senate, Jim Justice assured West Virginians he was leaving the state in glowing financial condition. New Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a week into his first term that he had “inherited” from the Justice administration a projected $400 million budget deficit for the fiscal year starting in July. Contradicting Justice, he said the former governor didn’t find the money to pay for his record $1 billion-a-year cuts to the personal income tax. Justice has dismissed the concerns as “crazy talk."
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBills On Control Of Legislative Auditor, Minorities Purchasing Car Dealerships, Head To Governor
On third reading in the House of Delegates Thursday, there was a long debate over minorities purchasing car dealerships and a separate debate on control of the Legislative Auditor’s office. Other bills and resolutions included smoking in the car with a child, and taking action over a massive federal deficit.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Calls WVU Curriculum Bloated, Rejects State Bailout
Justice said he did not sense a call for WVU funding help from House or Senate leadership.
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House Changes Sales Tax, Cuts Higher Ed in 2018 Budget
Members in the House of Delegates have approved their budget bill for fiscal year 2018 – bringing $140 million additional dollars in revenue and making…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Votes to End Greyhound Breeding Fund
The House of Delegates has passed a bill that would effectively put an end to greyhound racing in the state, according to its opponents. Senate Bill 437…
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