No compromise reached at West Virginia income tax summit
Gov. Jim Justice hosted a Monday summit with House and Senate leaders to end the personal income tax. Compromises were offered including reducing the initial 60 percent cut to 50 percent and removing taxes on alcohol, tobacco and soft drinks but leaders questioned details and impact on those least able to bear tax hikes. Justice urged continued work, saying the plan would leave taxpayers cash positive and extra money in paychecks.
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Athletic outbreaks rise in West Virginia schools
Charleston reports 53 school outbreaks with the majority tied to sports teams. Health official Dr Ayne Amjad said classroom transmission remains low due to protocol and vaccination. Mercer County noted two small outbreaks at Bluefield Middle and Spanishburg Elementary, both on March 22 with two cases each.
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Manchin seeks CDC review on Kanawha HIV outbreak
Senator Joe Manchin filed a congressional inquiry with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on behalf of Kanawha County Commission about an HIV outbreak in West Virginia's largest county. Commission President Kent Carper called the outbreak a critical public health issue. The request to CDC director Dr Rochelle Walensky asks for a formal review and a reply by Friday.
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Mercer County Surpasses Half Vaccinated with First Dose
Mercer County reports over 50 percent of residents have at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose with about 38 000 shots administered. Health officials say uptake remains uneven as volunteers scramble to use surplus doses through local clinics and partners, citing missed opportunities and delays in getting residents to vaccinate.
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