Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Economy Jack Walker, Jul. 11, 2024

Income Taxes Cut 4 Percent, Justice Planning Special Session For Further Cuts

Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday that personal income taxes in West Virginia will be reduced by 4 percent beginning in 2025. He said he will call a special session of the West Virginia Legislature this year to discuss further cuts.

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Government Emily Rice, Jul. 06, 2024

A Budget Surplus, A Coming Special Session And COVID-19 Cases Rise, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Jim Justice made multiple announcements during a Monday event. The governor said West Virginia residents could soon see their income taxes go down further because the state collected $826 million more in revenue than had been budgeted for this fiscal year.

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Economy Jack Walker, Jul. 01, 2024

Trigger Law Could Cut Income Tax By Up To 4 Percent

A trigger policy in a 2023 law could cut income taxes by up to 4 percent based on the revenue collected by the state this fiscal year, according to Gov. Jim Justice.

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Economy Jack Walker, Jun. 04, 2024

State Revenue For May Lags Behind Expectations, Last Year’s Earnings

West Virginia collected roughly 16 percent less revenue last month than it did in May 2023. Still, this number exceeded state officials’ predictions by $63.7 million.

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Government Eric Douglas, Apr. 15, 2024

State Budget Revenue Healthy, Officials Unsure About Tax Cut Trigger

State revenue is solid for the year, and over estimates, but down from last year because of personal income tax reductions and severance taxes.

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Government Jack Walker, Jan. 18, 2024

Justice Proposes $50 Million Budget For Affordable Housing

Announced Thursday, Justice’s proposal would provide $50 million of state surplus funds for the construction of single and multi-unit houses across West Virginia.

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