Headline Acts Announced For America250 Celebration At Capitol
Three concerts and a fireworks display are planned for the Fourth of July weekend on the state Capitol grounds.
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Delegates Discuss Process For Creating State Budget
While the West Virginia Legislature may consider hundreds of bills during the 60-day session, there is only one thing they are required by the state constitution to do and that is to pass a balanced budget. The state is not allowed to operate in a deficit. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with House Finance Committee Chair Vernon Criss, R-Wood, and Minority Chair of House Finance Del. John Williams, D-Monongalia, to discuss the process for creating the state budget.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Final Cost of Special Session
The second Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature ran from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8. In all, 26 bills classified as new “supplemental appropriations” passed both chambers, amounting to a total $498,315,838.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Budget Bill Goes To Floor With Questions
In a surprise move, Gov. Jim Justice increased the state revenue estimate Wednesday by $850 million.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Kills Bill to Increase Beer Barrel Tax & More
The West Virginia House of Delegates has killed a bill that leadership says was one of the keys to balancing the 2018 budget. The bill was presented on…
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House Finance Looks at 2 Tax Reform Measures
Members of the House Finance Committee are expected to get their first look at the chamber’s budget for the 2018 fiscal year in a meeting this Saturday.…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Dept. of Commerce Requests More State Dollars
The West Virginia Department of Commerce gave the House and Senate Finance committees a presentation Monday morning to explore the state's competitiveness…
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