Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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Legislature Verifies Election Results, Senate Elects New President
The West Virginia Legislature convened for one day to swear in legislators, and elect both House and Senate leadership.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSpecial Session Fails To Pass Income Tax Cut Or Childcare Relief, Advanced Nuclear Regulations
The West Virginia Legislature came together today in a Special Session. In comments leading up to the special session, Gov. Jim Justice said he called the legislature to address three main issues:...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPrimary Election Shakes Up State Senate
Eight state senators will not be returning for next year's legislative session. That makes up nearly 25 percent of the upper chamber.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Joins 39 Other States Without Social Security Tax
Single filers who made over $50,000 per year, and joint filers who made over $100,000 per year used to have to pay taxes on social security income. However the legislature passed, and the governor signed, a bill that will eliminate the tax for all earners.
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State May Weigh Measure to Allow Concealed Guns Without Permit
After West Virginia's governor vetoed the idea earlier this year, a push to let people carry hidden guns without permits is regaining steam.In March,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Struggle with Right Course of Action for Tax Reform
As part of a continuing effort exploring possible changes to the state tax code, members of the Joint SelectCommittee on Tax Reform held a day-long public…
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