State Journal, Exponent Telegram - A proposed budget compromise that is currently being considered might combine key aspects of Democratic Gov. Jim Justice's revenue framework and tax reform proposals favored by Republicans in the Legislature. Read.
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Gazette-Mail - It is not just for West Virginia to cut $300 million a year in taxes paid by businesses, many of them out-of-state interests, and then turn around and balance the budget on the backs of all the people living here, in the form of higher income taxes, sales taxes and fees. Read.
Joplin Globe - When you drive across a bridge, send your child to a public school or enter a public building, you have faith that the structures won't collapse. Read.
State Journal - The West Virginia Candidate Training Academy – a coalition led by the Our Children, Our Future Campaign and the West Virginia Women's Commission – is sponsoring a series of classes around the state aimed at teaching everyday citizens what they need to know to run for public office. Read.
Bloomberg Business News - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (D) vetoed the Legislature's budget bill April 13, calling it "bull-you-know-what" as he unveiled what appeared to be a pile of cow dung on a plate. Read.
Public News Service - At the last moment, the State Legislature passed a budget with deep cuts to to Medicaid and to K-12 and higher education. Now community groups are saying the voices of West Virginians are going to be vital to resolving the state's budget standoff. Read.
Wheeling Intelligencer - Sean O'Leary, senior analyst for the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, spoke of the state's fiscal predicament Thursday, urging legislators to seek new sources of revenue rather than cut higher education and social services. Read.
Weirton Daily Times - Are all income taxes created equal? Read.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - Protect West Virginia and it's partners gathered on the Capitol steps to denounce the state Legislature's budget proposals today, arguing that they would be, quote, "disastrous for West Virginia families, businesses and communities." Read.
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - On The Legislature Today, Gov. Jim Justice has signed a proclamation to extend the regular session by one day, allowing lawmakers more time to come to a budget agreement. Read.