When it comes to federal money, West Virginia receives more than it gives … a lot more. The Rockefeller Institute of Government’s annual report looked at four […]
Tag: social security
Walz reminds us of Social Security’s true purpose
by Kathryn Anne Edwards In a speech at the Democratic National Convention accepting the party’s nomination as vice president, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz talked about his life […]
Raising Social Security’s retirement age is the least bad option
by Karl W. Smith Republicans in Congress have proposed a plan to shore up the Social Security Trust Fund, mainly by slowly increasing the retirement age from […]
Social Security again in crosshairs of a GOP budget, even though long-term fix is simple
by Michael Hiltzik A hoary old chestnut in government circles describes all budgets as mostly political documents. But what can you say about a budget that’s nothing […]
Governor signs bill phasing out state income taxes on Social Security
An organization representing senior citizens is praising Gov. Jim Justice for signing a bill phasing out state taxes on Social Security benefits. “We thank the governor for […]
Senate sends Social Security tax break, state worker pay raise bills to governor’s desk
CHARLESTON — The state Senate, after a couple of days of delays, passed a bill representing pay raises for some state employees and another phasing out taxes […]
Despite House passage of budget bill, state’s financial plan unclear
CHARLESTON — Delegates passed a $4.99 billion general revenue budget that includes raises for state employees and a phase-out of state taxes on Social Security. But, with […]
Legislators look to finish off income tax on Social Security
EDITOR’S NOTE: Hoppy’s original commentary published Feb. 20. The House passed the tax cut on Feb. 22. This column has been lightly edited to reflect the bill’s […]
Social Security tax exemption bill eagerly passed by House of Delegates
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates overwhelmingly passed a bill that would phase out state income taxes on Social Security benefits. The legislation would build on a […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 6
Good: HB 4223 — “that the Division of Corrections provide each probationer with physical copies of their birth certificate and Social Security Administration card upon release from […]
