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Government Caelan Bailey, Oct. 31, 2024

Justice Ceremonially Signs Special Session Tax Cut

Gov. Jim Justice signed all outstanding special session bills on Oct. 16, putting them into effect. He held an additional ceremonial signing for the 2 percent tax cut Thursday.

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Economy Jack Walker, Oct. 15, 2024

State Supplements Domestic Violence Prevention, But Funding Needs Persist

Last week, millions of dollars were awarded to groups fighting domestic violence in West Virginia. Staff members say the new dollars will help maintain services, but that longer-term financial concerns remain. ...

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Economy Jack Walker, Aug. 05, 2024

As New Fiscal Year Begins, State Revenue Meets Estimates But Sees Minimal Growth

West Virginia took in more than $335 million last month, narrowly exceeding state estimates. The state also collected slightly more money last month than it did the July prior.

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Government Chris Schulz, Apr. 20, 2024

Legislative Interims, Digital Parenting Demands And Composting, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, legislators started off the week back in Charleston for the first time since the end of the regular session for interim meetings. Meanwhile, we heard about the state’s rising natural gas production, the new challenges of digital devices for parents, and ahead of Earth Day, we took a look at a major composting operation.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 01, 2024

Final Week Of 2024 Session Looms, Budget Questions Remain

On this episode of The Legislature Today, there is just one more week of the 2024 West Virginia Legislative session. These last days of the regular session are usually when state budget issues are debated and resolved. But a surprise notification from the federal government that the state return nearly half a billion dollars in COVID-19 funds has several major legislative funding issues on hold.

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Government WVPB Staff, Mar. 10, 2023

Final Reporter Roundtable Discusses Remaining Bills As Session Nears Final Hours

On this episode of The Legislature Today, we conclude our daily coverage for the 2023 legislative session with one last reporter roundtable. Randy Yohe, Chris Schulz, Emily Rice and Curtis Tate are all on the set together to discuss bills that have passed and the bills that are left.

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