Special session looms over West Virginia budget talks
West Virginia lawmakers prepare for a special session in Charleston to address the state budget amid uncertain revenue projections through July. The session centers on a potential clawback of about 465 million dollars in federal funds for COVID 19 education aid and possible actions if a personal income tax trigger is hit, with analysts noting higher than expected general revenue surplus and ongoing questions about tax cuts and replacing lost revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jim Justice
Federal
Department of Education
Mark Muchow
Machow
Capito backs Capito in West Virginia governor race
Gov. Jim Justice endorsed Moore Capito, son of U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, in the Republican governor nomination contest. Justice, seeking the Senate nomination, said voters had asked for months about his stance on the race and stressed the race's importance for West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Jim Justice
Moore Capito
West Virginia
House of Delegates
U.S
Shelley Moore Capito
Justice
Bluefield Parks Adds Affordable Recreational Dance Program
The Bluefield Recreation Department launches its new Bluefield Recreational Dance team created by Justin Hawkins after Ashley Farmer suggested classes. The first recital at Granada Theater showcased students who will continue with semestral sessions, a summer camp, and a September restart. Parents highlight affordability and social benefits for Mercer County youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
New Bluefield
Granada Theater
Justin Hawkins
Bluefield Parks and Recreation
Ashley Farmer
Covid
Hawkins
Mercer County
Ashley
Farmer
West Virginia Cuts Over 200000 from Medicaid CHIP
Over the past year WV moved to pre pandemic rules and more than 200000 residents were disenrolled from Medicaid or CHIP. About 79 percent left for procedural reasons such as not returning forms while 21 percent no longer met eligibility. The change follows three pandemic years when enhanced funding paused disenrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Center For Children and Families
Georgetown University
West Virginia
State Bureau For Medical Services
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tara Wyatt
Reclaim
Montgomery Ward
Capito
Charles Owens
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Kristan Wimmer
Wimmer
Kynlee Wimmer
Virginia
Dear Abby
PRI
Nceton
Ommunity Hospital
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!