Tax and Budget

July 3, 2024 by WVCBP
Hope Scholarship Eligibility to Expand

Huntington Herald-Dispatch - The Hope Scholarship Program has officially met state law requirements to become available for all school-age children in West Virginia for the 2026-27 academic year, state Treasurer Riley Moore announced in a news release Tuesday. Read the full article. “This will be a monumental leap forward for school choice, allowing tens of…

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July 3, 2024 by WVCBP
Hope Scholarship Meets Requirements for Expanding Eligibility to All West Virginia Students in 2026

Wheeling Intelligencer - The Hope Scholarship — West Virginia’s educational savings account program that provides vouchers to certain eligible students for private and homeschool educational expenses — is on track to be made available to all eligible students in 2026. Read the full article. The State Treasurer’s Office announced Tuesday that the Hope Scholarship program…

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July 3, 2024 by WVCBP
W.Va. Treasurer Announces Expansion of Hope Scholarship

WTAP - A program that helps families pay for private schools and homeschooling in West Virginia is expanding. Read the full article. This week West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore announced that the Hope Scholarship Program has met legal requirements that will allow it to open up to all school-age children in West Virginia, starting…

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July 2, 2024 by Kelly Allen
West Virginia Beats Tax Collection Estimates by $827M

Center Square - West Virginia announced it beat revenue estimates by nearly $827 million for the fiscal year, meaning the state will now implement a 3% or 4% personal income tax cut. Read the full article. The tax cut is part is an automatic trigger from House Bill 2526, signed into law in 2023. “When…

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July 2, 2024 by Kelly Allen
State has Met Mark to Expand Hope Scholarship to All Non-public School Students: More Eligible and More Cost

West Virginia MetroNews - State Treasurer Riley Moore announced that the Hope Scholarship Program has met state law requirements for opening up to all school-age children residing in West Virginia beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Read the full article. The scholarship provides financial support for students to pursue education options outside traditional public school…

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June 5, 2024 by Kelly Allen
Tax Cut Trigger Likely to Be Hit in August; Could Total $18M Revenue Drop for FY 2025

West Virginia Watch, Beckley Register-Herald, Times West Virginian - As August approaches, state leaders are still uncertain about what the impact could be of the impending trigger that could — depending on revenue collections — bring an end to the state’s personal income tax and, in turn, a budget deficit of unknown proportions. Read the…

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