WVCBP in the News

February 9, 2017 by Ted Boettner
More Cuts or More Revenue to Address WV Budget Crisis

Public News Service - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy is warning against trying to close the state's $600 million budget gap entirely or mostly through cuts. Governor Jim Justice wants to raise $450 million in new revenue - with about half of that coming from increased business taxes. Read.

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February 7, 2017 by Ted Boettner
W. Va. Budget Crisis: No Easy Answers

West Virginia Press Association - West Virginia lawmakers and economic researchers discussed the state's revenue crisis and possible plans to balance the budget during the Friday, Feb. 3 2017 AP Legislative Lookahead. Read.

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February 4, 2017 by Sean O'Leary
All’s Fair: Martinsburg Attorney Presents Alternative Tax Plan

State Journal - Michael Caryl figures he knows a thing or two about taxes. A Martinsburg attorney who specializes in tax law and former state tax commissioner under Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr., Caryl has come up with, what he believes is, a more fair and equitable tax system for the state of West Virginia that both…

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February 4, 2017 by Ted Boettner
Kanawha Delegate Calls For Medical Marijuana Debate

Herald-Dispatch - A West Virginia delegate said Friday he'd like to see lawmakers discuss legalizing medical marijuana, despite the House speaker's recent declaration that such legislation won't gain a foothold this year. Read.

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February 4, 2017 by Ted Boettner
Budget Presents W.Va. Lawmakers With Daunting Task

Parkersburg News and Sentinel, Weirton Daily Times  - If West Virginia attempts to eliminate an estimated $500 million deficit with spending cuts alone, some areas of the state could become completely uninhabitable, a budget expert warned Friday. Read.

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