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State Finishes Fiscal Year With $175M Unappropriated Surplus

West Virginia finished the 2026 fiscal year with a total surplus of nearly $460 million dollars. As often happens at the end of the legislative session, money, is allocated to what is referred to as the “back of the budget." These are projects that will be paid for using any excess revenue for the year. After all those appropriations were addressed, the state still has approximately $175 million that has not been spoken for, according to a report from the West Virginia Department of Revenue.

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W.Va. Will Distribute $40 Million In Grants To Rural Hospitals

$40 million appropriated by the legislature during the most recent special session is now available as grant funding for rural hospitals.

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Another Apple Surplus Prompts Search For Long-Term Solutions

Fall in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle means apple season. Visitors from near and far visit Reddington’s Farm & Orchard in Harpers Ferry to pick their own apples — a way to get fresh produce, and also a fun family activity. ...

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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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