West Virginia Watch, News from the States - Legislation that would help West Virginians access and afford child care has slowed to a halt in the Legislature, despite early signals that it would be a priority this session. Read the full article. “I’m feeling very discouraged,” said West Virginia Association for Young Children Executive Director Kristy Ritz.…
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting - The Senate advanced two bills Monday that would lower unemployment benefits for out of work West Virginians. Read the full article. Currently people can receive 26 weeks of benefits, and a maximum weekly benefit of $624 if they lose their job through no fault of their own; meaning they were…
Mountain State Spotlight, Fayette Tribune - As senators began to consider a pair of bills that would cut West Virginia’s unemployment insurance benefits on Monday, Sen. Mike Caputo, D-Marion, rose to voice his concerns. Read the full article. Within the past two weeks, two large manufacturers — Allegheny Wood Products and Cleveland-Cliffs — had announced plans to lay off hundreds of…
West Virginia Watch, News from the States - In 2017, Michelle Davis opened her Charleston home up as a foster parent — a decision she made after learning the state had the nation’s highest rate of children coming into foster care. And there was a shortage of homes for them. Read the full article. “We…
Mountain State Spotlight, Beckley Register-Herald - As he stood before a packed House Chamber for his final State of the State address in January, Gov. Jim Justice rattled off a list of his greatest hits while in office. Read the full article. There was the obligatory mention of last year’s $1.8 billion in surplus revenue. Then…
West Virginia Watch, News from the States - The West Virginia Senate on Friday signed off on a bill that would increase the work and training requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called food stamps. Read the full article. Senators voted 32 to 2 to pass Senate Bill 562. With some exceptions,…
West Virginia MetroNews - Senators passed a bill that would expand requirements for work or employment training for able-bodied adults without dependents for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read the full article. The bill passed on a 32-2 vote and now goes to the House of Delegates. SB 562 also extends the age range for people…
Newsweek - Lawmakers in West Virginia have approved a bill that will see state income tax on Social Security benefits be gradually phased out. Read the full article. Republican Governor Jim Justice announced in January during his annual budget proposal that he wished to see all state-levied taxes on Social Security axed. The plan has taken a step…
West Virginia Watch, News from the States - The West Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday unanimously passed legislation that would eliminate the state’s tax on Social Security benefits. Read the full article. House Bill 4880 would implement the tax cut over three years, starting with a 35% deduction for 2024, 65% for 2025 and 100%…
AP News, US News, Parkersburg News and Sentinel, CBS News - West Virginia’s Republican-led House of Delegates approved a bill Thursday that would cut and gradually phase out the state income tax on Social Security benefits. Read the full article. Eliminating the tax is a key priority for GOP Gov. Jim Justice, who announced it…