MORGANTOWN — The state Senate is trying once again to allow small counties to support their EMS and other services by imposing an amusement tax. The Government […]
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Senate again moves bill to limit duration of unemployment benefits, set job-search requirements
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate is making another go at revamping how and for how long workers can receive unemployment benefits. The Government Organization Committee on Tuesday […]
Senate, House honor WVU basketball Coach Bob Huggins for Hall of Fame achievement
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate and House of Delegates both honored WVU basketball Coach Bob Huggins on Tuesday, recognizing his being named to the Naismith Memorial Basketball […]
House Judiciary OKs Senate bill to allow DNR to lease underground pore spaces for carbon sequestration
MORGANTOWN – A Senate bill that would enable the state to make money from carbon sequestration projects under state lands cleared its first House hurdle on Monday, […]
A sampling of bills introduced Monday, Jan. 16
MORGANTOWN — Here is a sampling of bills introduced on Monday, Jan. 16. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. TWEET @DominionPostWV
Senate bill would bring another $15M-$25M to WVDOH by reimbursing road work sales taxes
MORGANTOWN — A Senate committee on Monday approved a bill that would tweak state tax code to bring an additional $15 million to $25 million per year […]
Vaccine fears and misinformation: Conversations with COVID Czar Clay Marsh and Mon County Health Officer Lee Smith
MORGANTOWN – Social media abounds with posts questioning the reality and severity of the COVID pandemic, and the safety and effectiveness of the COVID vaccines. A recent […]
City, MUB quiet on proposed changes to Article 169
MORGANTOWN — One of the major points of contention regarding Morgantown City Council’s proposed changes to the Morgantown Utility Board (Article 169) was a change to the […]
House Finance Committee administration holds budget briefing
Gov. Jim Justice pitched his proposal for an income tax cut during his State of the State speech, and the House Finance Committee got it moving the […]
Governor’s tax plans prompt reactions
A couple of weeks ago, Gov. Jim Justice and state Senate leaders weren’t in the same ballpark on changing the state’s tax code. Now they’re at least […]
