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Government Curtis Tate,

Severance, Sales Tax Rise In May, But Total State Revenue Is Down

Higher severance tax and sales tax revenues helped offset a slump in personal and corporate income tax revenues in May. ...

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Education Jack Walker,

Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Slated For This Weekend

In preparation for a new school year, sales taxes will be waived for some qualifying back-to-school purchases from Aug. 2 to Aug. 5, according to the office of Gov. Jim Justice.

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Government Curtis Tate,

State Transportation Project Contracts Top Out Year At $1 Billion

The number could be even bigger if lawmakers reverse a change they made in 2016, Secretary Jimmy Wriston testified.

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Economy Caroline MacGregor,

Sales Tax Holiday Benefits Back To School Shoppers

From Friday, August 5 through Monday, August 8 families will be able to save money on purchases made during the state’s annual back-to-school Sales Tax Holiday.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

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…

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