WOWK - On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the race for the U.S. Senate, the state budget, the legislative session and Sissonville. Read the full article. In Segment 1, we talk to U.S. Senate Candidate Alex Gaaserud (R) about things that motivate him. In Segment…
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West Virginia Watch, Huntington Herald-Dispatch - The Senate Finance Committee rolled out their changes Monday to the governor’s proposed budget, making notable changes like a 10% tax cut instead of 5%, and a new plan for paying for the expensive education voucher program. Read the full article. It’s much earlier than usual for the committee…
Yahoo News - Gov. Patrick Morrisey told residents in Bridgeport to go to bat for him against the state legislature over his proposed state income tax cuts. Read the full article. “If we don’t keep pace in terms of the income tax rates compared to other states, we’re not going to be well positioned for…
State School Board Approves More School Closures, Returns Some Local Control To Intervened Districts
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - State education leaders continue to struggle with school closures, and are increasingly highlighting the need for reform of the state school funding formula. Read the full article. The West Virginia Board of Education approved the closure of two elementary schools in Wayne County at their regular meeting Wednesday. Dunlow Elementary…
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - Gov. Patrick Morrisey encouraged attendees at an event in Bridgeport Tuesday to reach out to their legislators and support a tax cut. Read the full article. In front of what Morrisey estimated were a couple hundred people at the Meadowbrook Mall, Morrisey explained why he believes personal income tax cuts…
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - In his State Of The State address last month and again a few days ago, Gov. Patrick Morrisey made a case for a 10% cut in state income taxes. He proposed a 5% cut in his budget, and has challenged lawmakers to find another 5% to cut. Listen to the full segment. It’s…
WRNR - Listen to this recent segment where Kelly discusses West Virginia's budget landscape and Governor Morrisey's personal income tax cut proposal.
Mountain State Spotlight - Rachel Propst’s maternity leave ended long before she was ready to go back to work. Read the full article. After a traumatic birth that resulted in weeks off work without pay, the Harrison County English teacher quit her job and took day-to-day substitute work, so she could care for her newborn…
WBOY - Governor Patrick Morrisey is calling for lawmakers to work with him to create a 10% income tax cut for taxpayers in the state, but some are questioning whether such an income tax cut is really possible. Read the full article. A press release from Governor Morrisey’s office, released on Tuesday, included the following statement: “The…
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - On this West Virginia Morning, Gov. Patrick Morrisey has made his case for a 10% state income tax cut – but not everyone is convinced that’s the way to go. Assistant News Director Maria Young spoke with Kelly Allen, executive director of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, to…