CHARLESTON — An organization representing older West Virginians and retirees is applauding Gov. Jim Justice’s call to exclude Social Security benefits from the state income tax. “We […]
Author: Brad McElhinny, WVMetroNews.com
Two bills aim to increase oversight
The House Committee on Health and Human Resources advanced a couple of bills aimed at trying to ensure greater oversight. One, HB 4595, would allow a legislative […]
Lawmakers dig into Justice administration’s budget proposal
West Virginia’s Senate Finance chairman expressed concern that some Justice administration spending proposals characterized as one-time allocations could instead blossom into ongoing expenses. Gov. Jim Justice’s financial […]
Gov. Justice proposes billions for budget
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice’s administration is proposing a general fund budget of $5.22 billion, a figure that includes a few proposed tax cuts along with spending […]
Governor tells lawmakers: ‘Keep sawin’ the wood’
CHARLESTON — During his final State of the State address, Gov. Jim Justice struck a reflective tone but also urged West Virginians to keep moving forward. “The […]
Justice gives final State of the State address tonight
CHARLESTON — In his first State of the State address seven years ago, Gov. Jim Justice spread his arms wide, moaned and gave his formal audience an […]
Finance chair questions disaster relief hiring practice, items taken
The Senate Finance chairman grilled the director of West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster about its financial practices. The organization is involved with disaster relief in […]
LG proposes bringing idea factory to West Virginia
West Virginia officials are excited about a newly announced partnership with the international powerhouse LG, but it’s a challenge to explain what that will be like. LG […]
LG plans offices in Morgantown, Huntington
West Virginia officials Wednesday welcomed an investment by LG, the international tech and electronics powerhouse. The investment is described as a strategic initiative to grow new business […]
Dispute over Justice’s helicopter lands in hearing today
The case of who should have possession of a helicopter used for the businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family is taking off again. U.S. […]
