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W.Va. Holds Steady On National Report Of Child Well-being
For more than 30 years, the Kids Count study has looked at four indicators of what children and youth need most to live well: family and community, economic well-being, education and health.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Budget Bill Comes Early, Protecting Children And Frustration In The Senate, At The Legislature This Week
On The Legislature This Week, we hear from Kelly Allen, executive director of the Center on Budget and Policy, on the legislature’s budget bill and proposed tax cuts. And we hear what did and didn't make the cut on Crossover Day.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBudget Expert: Morrisey’s Tax Cut Proposal Is ‘Shocking’
This year's budget proposal calls for a 10% reduction in state income tax. One budget expert says there are too many uncertainties to make permanent cuts now.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Center On Budget, Policy Weighs In On Morrisey’s Tax Cut Proposal, This West Virginia Morning
Gov. Patrick Morrisey has made his case for a 10% state income tax cut – but not everyone is convinced that’s the way to go. Assistant News Director Maria Young spoke with Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, to learn more.
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Budget, Policy Expert Talks Microgrids And Tax Revenues
On this episode of The Legislature Today, microgrids are one of Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s top legislative priorities this year, and House Bill 2014 is the vehicle to bring more of them to the state. But county officials came to testify earlier this week against the diversion of local property taxes from those facilities to the state. Curtis Tate talks with Kelly Allen of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy about this issue.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill That Could Decrease SNAP Eligibility Clears Senate
The state Senate passed Senate Bill 249 which would expand training and employment requirements to qualify for the Supple...
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