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Bill is likely unconstitutional; similar taxpayer financing schemes have been ruled unconstitutional in other states; and state government needs to stop running up the already $1 million tab footed by WV taxpayers defending unconstitutional campaign finance legislation Charleston, WV – Delegates Jonathan Miller and Daryl Cowles are asking Governor Joe Manchin … Continue Reading Delegates Request Governor Manchin Veto Bill Creating Taxpayer Funded Judicial Races
Hancock Town Councilman Calls for Vigorous Debate and Questioning in Upcoming Elections
Ladies and Gentlemen, Many of us Hancock citizens know that Hancock, Maryland will have Town Elections in January 2011. In that election there is a very strong chance that the incumbent Mayor (Dan Murphy) and the incumbent Town Councilmen (Sinclair Hamilton and Tim Smith) will present themselves for re election. If … Continue Reading Hancock Town Councilman Calls for Vigorous Debate and Questioning in Upcoming Elections
WV Legislature Fails to Protect You from Obamacare
On the same day President Obama and Congress continued their commitment to passing their government takeover of healthcare with their “Healthcare Summit”, most Democrat and some Republican Delegates failed to protect you from Obamacare Charleston, WV - Most Democrat and some Republican members of the West Virginia House of Delegates failed … Continue Reading WV Legislature Fails to Protect You from Obamacare
Healthcare Freedom Act Considered for Debate
Delegate Jonathan Miller will ask the WV House of Delegates to vote yes or no to debating the Healthcare Freedom Act, a bill that protects your freedom to buy the healthcare you want without the threat of punishment from the government Charleston, WV - Delegate Jonathan Miller will ask the West … Continue Reading Healthcare Freedom Act Considered for Debate
House of Delegates to Honor Member of the Air National Guard from Berkeley County Tomorrow
Charleston, WV - Tomorrow, February 16th, the West Virginia House of Delegates will honor Jeremy Miller, a member of the Air National Guard from Berkeley County.Jeremy Miller, a Technical Sergeant and Recruiter with the 167th Airlift Wing of the WV Air National Guard in Martinsburg, will be honored by the WV … Continue Reading House of Delegates to Honor Member of the Air National Guard from Berkeley County Tomorrow
Lawmakers decry excesses and abuses of State Vehicle Fleet
Charleston, WV - Several Republican members of the House Government Organization Committee have written a letter to the committee chairman demanding a complete explanation of the Department of Administration’s plan to deal with the problems with the State’s vehicle fleet management. The letter expresses strong disappointment with the proposed legislation HB … Continue Reading Lawmakers decry excesses and abuses of State Vehicle Fleet
Delegate Jonathan Miller Introduces the Healthcare Freedom Act to Protect Healthcare Freedom
State Constitutional Amendment Will Stop Individual Mandate; May Cause Federalism “Clash” with 35 States Charleston, WV - Delegate Jonathan Miller today introduced the Healthcare Freedom Act, House Joint Resolution 103 (HJR 103) http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Text_HTML/2010_SESSIONS/rs/BILLS/hjr103%20intr.htm. The Healthcare Freedom Act is a state constitutional amendment. It would amend the West Virginia Constitution to protect … Continue Reading Delegate Jonathan Miller Introduces the Healthcare Freedom Act to Protect Healthcare Freedom
Delegates Request an Accounting of Dozens of “No-Named” Accounts in the Proposed Budget Bill
Charleston, WV - A group of eight delegates requested key budget information from the House Finance Chairman today for this year‘s Budget Bill. In addition to “No-Named” Accounts, these Delegates want an accounting of all the extra money in each government agency, a complete total of all funds spent, and a … Continue Reading Delegates Request an Accounting of Dozens of “No-Named” Accounts in the Proposed Budget Bill
Summaries Of Key Bills That Have Been Introduced During the WV Legislative Session
The source for the following information is the WV Chamber of Commerce Legislative Report Email 01/29/2010 SJR 11/HJR 101 - proposes a constitutional amendment to give the Legislature flexibility in determining whether commercial and industrial machinery, equipment and inventory should be exempt from ad valorem taxation. H.B. 4001 - would require … Continue Reading Summaries Of Key Bills That Have Been Introduced During the WV Legislative Session
Tweeting the WV State of the State Address
We follow a number of politicians, pundits and people who follow the state government closely on twitter. Here are some of the reactions, via twitter from Gov. Manchin’s State of the State address held last night. The “tweets” are displayed oldest (start of speech) to most recent (end of speech). Additionally, … Continue Reading Tweeting the WV State of the State Address
Householder Announces Bid for WV House of Delegates 56th District
Our State spending is out of control! This is why I am running for the House of Delegates. Our hard earned tax dollars are being spent faster than you can believe, and it is draining the savings account dry!! Before you know it we will be broke. I know that … Continue Reading Householder Announces Bid for WV House of Delegates 56th District
Video: 2010 State Legislative Luncheon
Martinsburg, WV - On January 8, 2010 the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce held their annual State Legislative Luncheon The luncheon was an interactive discussion with our Eastern Panhandle State Legislators. Note - We were able to capture the statements of all but two of the local legislators. We apologize for … Continue Reading Video: 2010 State Legislative Luncheon
Petition Launched to Build Support for the Healthcare Freedom Act (HFA)
Inwood, WV – On Wednesday last week, Delegate Jonathan Miller launched a petition drive to build support for the Healthcare Freedom Act (HFA). You can sign the petition by visiting http://www.delegatejmiller.com. A link to the petition appears at the top of his website’s homepage. With Congress and President Obama on the … Continue Reading Petition Launched to Build Support for the Healthcare Freedom Act (HFA)
Gas Tax Increase and New Energy Tax Headlines Legislative Session
Charleston, WV - The WV Legislature has passed a gas tax increase and a new energy tax today. “The gas tax increase locks in a minimum gas tax rate of 32 cents per gallon. This is the 11th highest gas tax rate in the country. Our workers earn the 2nd lowest … Continue Reading Gas Tax Increase and New Energy Tax Headlines Legislative Session
Most House Republicans Stood Firm with Taxpayers and Coal, While Most Democrats Did Not
Charleston, WV - Today, most House Republicans stood firm with taxpayers and coal. They fought against increasing the gas tax and establishing a mini cap and trade scheme that will harm the coal industry. “We are proud to have stood firm with taxpayers and coal by fighting against a tax increase … Continue Reading Most House Republicans Stood Firm with Taxpayers and Coal, While Most Democrats Did Not
Cronyism made for a bad university president, and it will make for a bad federal judge for WV
Democratic Party Chairman Nick Casey as a federal judge is the making of West Virginia ’s next “Mike Garrison”. Casey is being recommended by Senators Byrd and Rockefeller to replace the late W. Craig Broadwater on the U.S. District Court for West Virginia ‘s Northern District. Cronyism made for a bad … Continue Reading Cronyism made for a bad university president, and it will make for a bad federal judge for WV
Delegates Will Push Bill that Protects West Virginians from “Obamacare”
Health Care Freedom Act Will Be Re-Introduced During the 2010 Regular Legislative Session Charleston, WV - A group of Republican delegates will push a bill that protects West Virginians from “Obamacare”. The bill is called the Health Care Freedom Act (HFA), and it will be re-introduced during the 2010 Regular Legislative … Continue Reading Delegates Will Push Bill that Protects West Virginians from “Obamacare”
Delegates Launch Republican Solutions Committee (RSC)
RSC Will Supplement the House Republican Caucus, Promote Common Sense Solutions to Today’s Problems and Work to Put These Solutions into Action for the People of West Virginia Charleston, WV - Today a group of Republican delegates launched the Republican Solutions Committee, or RSC. Those delegates are: Craig Blair (R-Berkeley), Daryl … Continue Reading Delegates Launch Republican Solutions Committee (RSC)
Picts: October Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum Meeting
Martinsburg, WV - West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant and representatives of the Office of the Secretary of State, Autumn Bice and Amy Crites demonstrated the new WV Secretary of State office website (http://www.wvsos.com). In addition to demonstrating the new site, Tennant encouraged businesses to take advantage of the new … Continue Reading Picts: October Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum Meeting
Governor’s Stimulus Website Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Inwood, WV – Delegate Jonathan Miller commends Governor Manchin on the creation of his stimulus website to help taxpayers track the federal stimulus money. However, Miller says the website doesn’t go far enough. “The Governor’s stimulus website is a good government tool. It helps our taxpayers track the most irresponsible spending … Continue Reading Governor’s Stimulus Website Doesn’t Go Far Enough
West Virginia Hearing on Tax-Funded Abortion Ban Yields No Vote, Legal Threat
Charleston, WV (LifeNews.com)—At a hearing on a bill that would ban direct taxpayer funding of abortions in West Virginia ended with no vote from the panel and a legal threat from a pro-abortion group. The hearing came after hundreds of pro-life advocates rallied at the state capitol to protest using their … Continue Reading West Virginia Hearing on Tax-Funded Abortion Ban Yields No Vote, Legal Threat
March WVEAC Meeting “Your Unemployment Account”
The next quarterly meeting of the West Virginia Employer Advisory Committee is March 26, 2009, from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. The location of the meeting is to be determined. If you wish to host this meeting at your facility, please email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this … Continue Reading March WVEAC Meeting “Your Unemployment Account”
IRS Offers Tips to Avoid Recovery Rebate Credit Confusion
WASHINGTON –– In response to errors showing up on early tax filings, the Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers and tax preparers to make sure they properly determine eligibility for the recovery rebate credit before they file their 2008 federal tax returns. Some individuals who did not get the economic stimulus … Continue Reading IRS Offers Tips to Avoid Recovery Rebate Credit Confusion
WV Personal Income Tax Tips: What Form to Use
In early January, the West Virginia State Tax Department issued the 2008 West Virginia personal income tax forms and instructions booklets. Each booklet contains various forms needed for taxpayers to accurately complete a personal income tax return. Use Form IT-140 Resident if you are a resident who: • Spends more than … Continue Reading WV Personal Income Tax Tips: What Form to Use
West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Announces Property Assessment Review of Berkeley County
CHARLESTON, W.V. — West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today that property assessments will be reviewed in nineteen West Virginia counties during 2009. As part of the West Virginia State Tax Department’s Statewide Property Tax Equalization Study, independent appraisers will review property assessments on behalf of the State … Continue Reading West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Announces Property Assessment Review of Berkeley County
WV Tax Changes for 2009
CHARLESTON, W.V.—Governor Joe Manchin III and State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today numerous West Virginia tax changes that will be effective on and after January 1, 2009. “West Virginia is able to improve tax fairness for Taxpayers in these challenging economic times due to fiscally responsible actions of our … Continue Reading WV Tax Changes for 2009
Swearing-in of Morgan County Elected Officials
2009 began with a sense of hopefulness and excitement for many Morgan County residents who packed the magistrate court to overflowing to witness the swearing-in of its three new elected officials. Commissioner Swaim led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance and than one-by-one the three newly elected officials were sworn … Continue Reading Swearing-in of Morgan County Elected Officials
WV to become combined reporting state. What does this mean for your business? by inthepanhandle.com
WV to become combined reporting state. What does this mean for your business? by inthepanhandle.com Added: Dec 18th 2008, 13:06 CHARLESTON, W.V.—West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today a new tax filing requirement designed to improve the fairness of the state tax structure for businesses. As of January … Continue Reading WV to become combined reporting state. What does this mean for your business? by inthepanhandle.com
Last Minute Election Resources
Most of us have probably already decided who we will vote for when we enter our respective polling place tomorrow. (Heck, by the number of people that I’ve seen early voting, most of us have probably already voted!) If you haven’t made up your mind then here are some resources to … Continue Reading Last Minute Election Resources
New Tax Systems Make Tax Compliancy Easier
CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Governor Joe Manchin and the West Virginia State Tax Commissioner, Christopher G. Morris, today announced an innovation in modern tax administration in West Virginia. “From paying your bills to checking your bank account, online activity is flourishing in the private sector. The State Tax Department is taking online tax payments … Continue Reading New Tax Systems Make Tax Compliancy Easier
Big Gunn Coming to Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.VA. – Paul L. Gunn, Sr., a dynamic instructor specializing in government contract auditing, contract accounting and government contract bid and proposal preparation, will be in Fairmont on Wednesday, April 23 to provide specialized training to entrepreneurs interested in taking their business to the next level utilizing the lucrative arena … Continue Reading Big Gunn Coming to Fairmont
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