WTAP - Representatives from West Virginia’s Center on Budget and Policy stopped in Parkersburg on their tour around the state to discuss amendments on the November ballot. Read the full article. The town hall discussed two amendments on the November 8th ballot that could amend the state’s constitution if passed. The purpose of the forum…
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West Virginia News - In November, voters will weigh in on four proposed amendments to the West Virginia Constitution. Read the full article. The amendments cover a range of issues, from impeachment proceedings to church incorporation to government oversight of education. Amendment 2, dealing with the Legislature’s authority over certain taxes, has been discussed widely…
Preston County News and Journal - Two associations representing West Virginia’s elected county officials have announced opposition to Amendment 2. Read the full article. The boards of the West Virginia Association of Counties and the County Commissioners Association of West Virginia are encouraging voters to reject the proposed amendment during the November general election, according…
WBOY - West Virginia voters will be seeing a question on the ballot this November that’s sparked a lot of talk between legislatures. Read the full article. “Amendment 2” proposes taking 27% of personal property taxes and giving the state legislature control over those funds. “It’s giving the West Virginia Legislature authority over property taxes which…
West Virginia MetroNews - Monongalia County governmental agencies are learning more about the possible impact on tax revenues in voters approve Amendment 2 in the November General Election. Read the full article. Monongalia County Assessor Mark Musick and West Virginia Association of Counties Executive Director Jonathan Adler conducted an Amendment 2 informational session in Morgantown…
WV News - Representatives from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy met with the Marion County Commission Wednesday morning to discuss the local and statewide implications of Amendment 2, a proposed amendment to the state Constitution that has caused concern among local officials. Read the full article. If approved by state voters in…
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - If West Virginia voters say yes to "Amendment 2" on the November ballot, the state legislature will have the authority to eliminate business equipment and inventory taxes and the property tax on vehicles. Read the full article. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, embraces the tax cut plan, but many county…
Charleston Gazette-Mail - We observe Labor Day to celebrate the economic and societal achievements of American workers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “American labor has raised the nation’s standard of living and contributed to the greatest production the world has ever known, and the labor movement has brought us closer to the realization…
Mountain State Spotlight, Beckley Register-Herald - Steve Wamsley’s Randolph County roots run deep. He’s been principal of Tygarts Valley Middle/High School, south of Elkins, for over a decade. Four generations of his family have attended school there. Read the full article. The Tygarts Valley community is full of pride. The school’s hallways are decorated with…
WAJR - The Monongalia County Board of Education, approved renovations to add the EXCEL Center at Mylan Park, as part of its regular meeting Tuesday night. The project is expected to cost approximately $3.6 million and will add classrooms and renovate facilities around the alternative learning center that is occupied by students of all age…