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Our Song of the Week comes from Matt Pond PA, a New York-based band formed in Philadelphia by singer-songwriter Matt Pond.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCounty Commission Asks For Change To Tax Credit Law
A provision in House Bill 2526, the personal income tax reduction law passed earlier this year, allows taxpayers to receive a credit on their income taxes for paying their county level personal property taxes. But that is causing confusion for many.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsReporter Roundtable Explores Senate’s Proposed Tax Plan, Energy Issues And Birthing Centers
On this episode of The Legislature Today, we have another Friday reporter roundtable. This week, Chris Schulz and WVPB’s Energy and Environment Reporter Curtis Tate are joined by Leah Willingham from the Associated Press.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHealth Leadership Discuss DHHR Restructuring And More
On this episode of The Legislature Today, Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice speaks with the chairs of the House and Senate Health committees – Sen. Mike Maroney, R-Marshall, and Del. Amy Summers, R-Taylor. Both lawmakers have been directly involved with legislation that would restructure the DHHR.
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Gov. Jim Justice Talks Budget And Taxes
On this episode of The Legislature Today, government reporter Randy Yohe sat down with Gov. Jim Justice to discuss a number of issues facing the state, including budget surpluses and tax reductions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Bill Would Reduce Coal Severance Tax to 3 Percent
The Senate is advancing a bill that would reduce the state’s overall severance tax on coal to 3 percent over the next two years.Senate Bill 705 was…
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