WV finances show glow of improvement into 2008
West Virginia enters 2008 with promising fiscal marks after national reports praise reserves and pension actions. Pew Center notes state underfunds pensions but commends steps to reduce long term liabilities, including a bond sale raising 807.5 million for the Teachers Retirement System.
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West Virginia Ranks In Top Five For Rainy Day Fund
West Virginia places among the top five states for the size of its rainy day reserve fund as a percentage of spending for the 2007-2008 budget year. The National Governors Association released the fiscal survey, highlighting WV alongside Alaska North Dakota Nebraska and Wyoming. The report is available online through NGA and Pew Center on the States.
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West Virginia seeks adult family care homes in Princeton
The DHHR seeks responsible adults aged 21 or older to operate adult family care homes in Princeton. Providers may supervise up to three adults, receive DHHR training at no cost, and must meet safety standards for approval. For details contact Amanda Phillips in Mercer County at 425-8738.
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Fourth Circuit upholds sentence in telecommunication theft case
The Fourth Circuit affirmed a 42 month prison term for Hunter Luppold a former Concord University student who led a scheme that broke into at least 20 remote switch boxes in southern West Virginia and stole over 1200 telecom cards and circuit boards causing more than 400000 dollars in losses. The theft disrupted 911 centers and cellular phone service and was labeled non monetary in motive.
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Va land easements slow in 2007 after record year
After a record 2006, Virginia conservation easements slow in 2007 as about 70 000 acres are expected to be recorded by year end. The Nature Conservancy and Virginia Outdoors Foundation report a drop from 2006's 71 227 acres with tax credits and a $100 million cap affecting owner incentives.
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