The state Senate Finance Committee chairman continues to consider whether the state could afford another 5% personal income tax, estimated to be about $110 million annually. Such a cut, pushed by Gov. Jim Justice, would be on top of a 21.25% personal income tax cut that the ...
“Republic” refers to a government in which citizens elect representatives to govern according to the law. Thus, the supreme power of a democratic republic resides not in the legislative body, but in its citizens. At 4 p.m., Aug. 6, 2023, Gov. Jim Justice gave notice that the ...
Delegates are advancing legislation to require work training for most recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in West Virginia. House Bill 3484 has a range of exceptions, including for parents caring for small children, but generally it would make the employment and ...
West Virginia State Auditor JB McCuskey is introducing several bills this legislative session to help improve the lives of West Virginians, make government smaller and save taxpayers money. On his agenda, is a bill that will protect West Virginians and their property from foreign countries ...
Today, we’re introducing what may become a recurring segment: The Good, the Bad and the Stupid, where we break down some of the bills introduced in the Legislature. Without further ado, let’s get started. Good: HB 4252 — to cap insulin copays at $35 and copays for related devices ...
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — Hundreds of transportation workers were hired in 2021 because of aggressive recruiting by the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Since Jan. 1, the WVDOT has hired 638 new employees. To accomplish this, the WVDOT participated in 35 job ...