W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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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 NewsTobacco Cessation Bills Fail In 2023 Legislative Session
During the 2023 West Virginia Legislative session, lawmakers considered two bills to lower the state’s smoking rates. Both bills were sent to Health and Human Resources Committees and neither moved any further.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCigarette Tax Hike, Other West Virginia Laws Taking Effect
Cigarettes are getting more expensive in West Virginia.To balance the state budget, West Virginia will raise its cigarette tax by 65 cents to $1.20 a pack…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAfter Veto, Budget Session will Resume Saturday
A spokesman for the House of Delegates says lawmakers will tentatively return to Charleston Saturday to once again work on the state's budget for the 2017…
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W.Va. House Kills Tobacco Tax Hike
The West Virginia House of Delegates voted 44-55 Thursday to kill a bill that would have increased a tax on tobacco products. The bill was designed to…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Senate Approves Tobacco Tax Hike, Leadership Starts Talking Final Budget
By a narrow margin, state Senators have approved a tax that will generate some $70 million annual in state revenues.Senators voted to increase taxes on…
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