Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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Democrats Lose Three Seats in W.Va. Legislature
The results for the legislative positions are in: West Virginia's Legislature is going to get slightly more Republican. Retiring Democrat Robert Plymale left a seat in the Senate’s 5th District that R...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Passes 2 Percent Tax Cut
The Senate passed a bill Monday that could reduce personal income taxes by 2 percent. In his original call to bring the state legislature into session, Gov. Jim Justice proposed a 5 percent tax cu...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Discusses Plans For Special Session, But No Formal Call Yet
Gov. Jim Justice announced a second special session at the start of September, but a formal call has been made.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBob Ashley Remembered By Former Colleagues
Former legislator and public servant Bob Ashley was remembered by former colleagues including Gov. Jim Justice and Sen. Joe Manchin this week after he passed away at the age of 70.
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Governor Calls Legislative Special Session For Proposed Personal Income Tax Cut
Gov. Jim Justice has called a special session of the state legislature for Monday, July 25.The special session call contains one item: the governor’s proposal to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFive State Lawmakers Request Special Session For Coronavirus Response
A handful of state lawmakers filed a petition with the state’s highest court on Friday, arguing that Gov. Jim Justice didn’t have the authority to issue…
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