Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe 2024 West Virginia legislative sessions may be an indication of what's to come in 2025: contentious debate, bills that unexpectedly die in committee, and others signed into law.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLast week, Justice called the legislature into a special session to discuss a proposed personal income tax reduction. Just as both chambers gaveled into session, the governor sent out a statement adding the abortion issue.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGov. Jim Justice is reconsidering a gas tax holiday to help relieve West Virginia drivers from pain at the pump.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUpdated on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. The measure offers incentives to meet middle-income housing needs in key economic development areas of the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDemocrats from the West Virginia House of Delegates and the Senate again said West Virginia should follow Maryland and other states' lead - suspending the state’s 35.7 cent a gallon gas tax for 30 days. In a press conference Tuesday, they demanded a special session if Gov. Jim Justice refuses to act.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Greenbrier resort and its billionaire owner could receive up to $25 million in tax breaks over 10 years for a new medical institute. Owner Jim Justice…
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