Tickets Now Available For Theatre West Virginia Summer Series
Theatergoers can choose from productions of the Civil War drama "Honey in the Rock" or "Shrek the Musical."
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In Final Meeting, House Finance Committee Approves Some Of Morrisey’s Fiscal Goals
Lawmakers have submitted their version of the state budget to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. But two of Morrisey’s fiscal priorities are still making their way through the legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Budget Talk And Setting Up A Medical Savings Account, This West Virginia Morning
With a final budget now approved by both the House and Senate and headed to Gov. Patrick Morrisey for a signature, West Virginia budget watchers say there are looming expenses that haven’t been taken into consideration. Also, more Americans than ever have access to a kind of savings account that lets them set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses. But this option takes a little effort to set up and navigate.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhy The Nation’s Founding Story Matters Today, This West Virginia Morning
WVPB will be screening excerpts of Ken Burns’ recent PBS documentary series "The American Revolution" this week at Marshall. Us & Them host Trey Kay will moderate the event, and he spoke recently with WVPB News Director Eric Douglas about why revisiting the nation’s founding story matters today. Also, a bill to temporarily delay moving a child to homeschooling during an active case of abuse or neglect hit a snag in the Senate on Monday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Signs Tax Conformity Bills In Ceremony
Each year, the West Virginia Legislature passes bills to align definitions and rules in state tax code with federal rules. This year’s bills brought the state up to tax changes passed on the One Big Beautiful Bill (HR 1), passed by the U.S. Congress last summer.
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State Revenue Down Slightly Year-To-Date
State revenue numbers for the month of January were slightly higher than last January, but they still came in below the 2026 budget estimate.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginians Can Take Advantage Of Free Tax Preparation Services
Better known as VITA, the community-based program offers professional, nonprofit-supported tax preparation at no cost in communities across America.
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