Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:13:52 GMT
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant will seal a time capsule celebrating West Virginia's 150th birthday. The capsule will include items such as a letter, a photo and an iPhone.
Secretary of State Natalie Tennant will seal a time capsule celebrating West Virginia's 150th birthday. The capsule will include items such as a letter, a photo and an iPhone.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:56:46 GMT
WHEELING, WV (AP) — Lawmakers studying children and poverty are planning to hear from the public this week on housing issues during interim meetings in Wheeling this week.
WHEELING, WV (AP) — Lawmakers studying children and poverty are planning to hear from the public this week on housing issues. Legislators will be convening interim meetings in Wheeling from Wednesday through Friday.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -
West Virginia appears largely insulated from near-term program cuts if the new year arrives without an agreement on federal revenues and spending.
But many state taxpayers will take an immediate hit if President Barack Obama and Congress fail to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff.
Negotiations continue in Washington to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts set to begin in January. West Virginia Budget Director Mike McKown says crucial federal funding for state highways and Medicaid are exempt. Most other state agencies wouldn't feel the effects for a year or more.
But wage-earners should expect to start paying more toward Social Security, even if the fiscal cliff is avoided. Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow says people who pay income taxes also face possible higher rates and fewer credits.
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