IRS breach doubles to 334000 victims and PCs targeted
The IRS says the Get Transcript breach affected about 334000 potential victims, more than doubling previous estimates. Thieves used stolen personal data to access old returns and may claim fraudulent refunds, with 610000 taxpayers affected in some way and 220000 told they may have had account information accessed. The site was shut in May and victims will receive free credit monitoring and special filing IDs.
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States raise taxes and debt to fund road repairs nationwide
States move to fund transportation with higher fuel taxes vehicle fees and bonds as Congress stalls on long term plans. One third of states approved measures this year totaling billions, with 20 percent of interstate bridges and roads needing resurfacing or reconstruction and federal support due to funding gaps. Governors and lawmakers push ahead despite opposition.
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Iowa
Paul Trombino III
American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Tennessee
Bill Haslam
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New
American Road Transportation Builders Association
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Tax Reform Committee weighs WV business climate and site issues
West Virginia officials told the Joint Committee on Tax Reform that land topography, not taxes, deters expansion. Burdette cited limited level land and site challenges as main disincentives, with education and infrastructure also limiting appeal. The panel heard on Earned Income Tax Credit potential impacts and outlined next meetings for sales tax and streamlining topics.
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WVU
Bureau of Business and Economic Research
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Hall
Nelson
Ted Boettner
West Virginia Center On Budget and Policy
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Boettner
Princeton Council updates include patrols and recognitions
The Princeton City Council met at the Municipal Building as bicycle patrols begin on Mercer Street and other zones. Chief J W Howell noted volunteers patrol during events. Former mayor Pat Wilson received a service plaque, Dewey Russell earned Hall of Fame honors, and locals honored for promoting the Princeton Cruise-In on Mercer Street. The mayor said cruises have grown from annual to monthly.
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Pat Wilson
Ber Dewey Russell
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League
Wheeling
Richard Smith
Teresa Catron
Keith Williams
Council
City considers options to curb illegal parking near Whitethorn schools
Rideout says the city will enforce no parking near schools and assess Mercer County Board of Education solutions to ease traffic. Teachers may handle traffic control. parents should avoid blocking streets and consider walking or bus use. Ball notes district limits and urges orderly arrivals and dismissals within school property.
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Rideout
Mercer County Board of Education
Rick Ball
Mercer County Schools
Tragic double death as husband fatally shoots wife then dies
Investigators conclude Amos Bryant Owens killed his wife before taking his own life. Evidence will go to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science for processing. The two deceased were sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy. Authorities express condolences as the case remains under investigation.
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Virginia Department of Forensic Science
Darby Charged With Dozens of Sex Counts in 2014 Arrest
Detective Sgt. S A mmers of the Mercer County Sheriff's Department said at the time of the arrest. Darby faced 37 counts of sexual abuse first degree 37 counts of sexual abuse by a guardian or custodian and one count of sexual assault first degree when arrested on September 18 2014. Remaining charges were dismissed. Darby remanded to Southern Regional Jail in Beaver pending transfer to a state penitentiary.
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