The Intelligencer - Locals will get more than one opportunity this week to get more information on the proposed West Virginia constitutional amendments that will be on this November’s ballot. Read the full article. Today, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association and West Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host one of its regional roundtable discussions on…
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Coal Valley News - A Boone County-based program was named the best in West Virginia. Read the full article. During the Boone County Commission’s regular session on Sept. 27, commissioners recognized the Boone County Quick Response Team, awarding a proclamation to the program. The Boone County QRT program received an award for best QRT team…
WBOY - The West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy held a meeting Tuesday to discuss Amendment 2 in Lewis County. Read the full article. The meeting took place at the Lewis County Judicial Annex where taxpayers were able to discuss with officials the proposed impacts Amendment two could have on the county if passed. Amendment 2…
West Virginia News - Some of West Virginia’s top officials are in the midst of a war of words over Amendment 2. Read the full article. Republican Gov. Jim Justice and Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy have been hosting a series of “community conversation” events at locations around the state in order to convince voters to…
The Exponent Telegram - The Harrison County Commission this week welcomed a representative of the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy to discuss the potential impacts of Amendment 2 on the county's budget. Read the full article. Amendment 2, also known as the Property Tax Modernization Amendment, would eliminate the constitutional protection of property…
The Intermountain - The Randolph County Commission hosted a town hall meeting at 4-H Camp Pioneer to discuss Amendment 2, which will be on the ballot for this November’s General Election. Read the full article. Commissioner Cris Siler and Randolph County Assessor Phyllis Yokum led the meeting, which featured informational presentations from the West Virginia…
WBOY - This November, Amendment 2 will be on the ballot for voters in West Virginia, and the Harrison County Commission is concerned. Read the full article. Amendment 2 would give the state legislature the ability to exempt 27% of tangible personal property taxes for vehicles owned by individuals and businesses used for strictly business purposes.…
The Exponent Telegram - The Harrison County Commission approved the payout of over $133,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and a $40,000 elevator repair during a regular meeting on Wednesday. Read the full article. Commissioners unanimously approved paying $133,150 of $1.39 million in ARPA funds pledged to Lake Floyd PSD for expenses related to…
WTOV - An issue appearing on the West Virginia ballot on Nov. 8 continues to be discussed in the Northern Panhandle. Read the full article. Last week, Governor Jim Justice was in Wheeling explaining his opposition to Amendment 2. Another meeting took place Wednesday in Brooke County to discuss the amendment. The proposed amendment would…
WV News - Two of Marion County’s three county commissioners last week signed a resolution against the state’s proposed Amendment 2. Not all of the commissioners agreed on the amendment’s potential impact. Read the full article. If approved by state voters in the Nov. 8 general election, Amendment 2 would give the Legislature the authority…