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Here are Steve Williams’ answers to our questions
MSS: When you were elected mayor Huntington in 2012, you inherited a city that was kind of teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. Over your time in office, the city’s finances were largely turned around, essential services were preserved and the city’s bond rating actually increased. While West Virginia has been enjoying a revenue surplus, […] Here are Steve Williams’ answers to our questions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Are tax cuts coming? It’s complicated. Here’s how West Virginia’s income tax trigger works, and why it’s causing confusion
The 2023 tax trigger could potentially eliminate the state’s income tax in the coming years and is fueling new budget woes at the Capitol. Are tax cuts coming? It’s complicated. Here’s how West Virginia’s income tax trigger works, and why it’s causing confusion appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs
Every few hours, fleets of tanker trucks zip through the very same narrow two-lane roads George Vucelick travels to get to his Moundsville home. The old, winding country roads now feature a growing number of potholes and divots alongside sections of asphalt that are sagging, even crumbling at some points — illustrating the devastating toll […] We asked people in the Northern Panhandle what’s on their mind this election season. They told us: roads, jobs and drugs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Steve Williams turned Huntington around. Now he wants to give West Virginia a try
Patrick Morrisey emerged from a crowded and bitter GOP gubernatorial primary and faces an experienced Democratic challenger. Steve Williams turned Huntington around. Now he wants to give West Virginia a try appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
On Primary Election Day, here is what’s on West Virginians’ minds
We believe that elections are — or should be — more about West Virginians and our families, so on Primary Election Day, Mountain State Spotlight reporters fanned out across our state to see what our neighbors were thinking about. On Primary Election Day, here is what’s on West Virginians’ minds appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia 2024 primary election results: Morrisey goes for Governor, Justice eyes Washington
Voters across West Virginia have selected the candidates who will run in the November general election. Here’s what happened in the primary election. West Virginia 2024 primary election results: Morrisey goes for Governor, Justice eyes Washington appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Parkersburg: Partisanship gets in the way of real solutions to homelessness, addiction
Jessica Siefert runs the Parkersburg Art Center and said the downtown is still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parkersburg: Partisanship gets in the way of real solutions to homelessness, addiction appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Kanawha City: Struggling to get public assistance or a good job
Angelina Nemeth is finishing up dental school and says it’s difficult to get enough money to take care of her kids Kanawha City: Struggling to get public assistance or a good job appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’
Ryan Alexander, a trans man from White Sulphur Springs, said campaign rhetoric is dangerous Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Huntington: Love the arts, uncertain on the levy
Sheila Redling, a writer and city welcomer, said she’s concerned about the contentious school levy vote and who will be the next mayor of West Virginia’s second-largest city. Huntington: Love the arts, uncertain on the levy appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community
Becky Moorefield and Michelle Martin say volunteer efforts are integral to Mullens' continued recovery from a 2001 flood. Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities
Shawn Ramsey is a full-time caregiver for his mother, and the two struggle to get by on disability benefits. Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed
HUNTINGTON – Philip Frank, 61, walks down Third Avenue in Huntington for a few blocks with a sack filled with a jar of peanut butter and a block of cheese. Frank has lived in the Jewel City all his life – he said his father Jimmy owned a grocery store for years on Fourth Avenue. […] Huntington: Wishing for the good ole days when business boomed appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs
Jack Miller is 65 and has diabetes. He'd like to see more focus on spending money to lower the cost of medications for seniors like him. Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers
Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
St. Marys: Working together to address community needs
Jennifer White and Allen Thacker say their community is struggling with inadequate housing and jobs, like many other places in West Virginia. St. Marys: Working together to address community needs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community
When library director Beth Anderson's car was out of commission for 6 weeks, it highlighted the issues many in this rural community deal with. Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility
Veteran Larry Hamlin thinks its the responsibility of Fayette County citizens to fund its fire departments, law enforcement and libraries. Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind
Florist Laurie Shultis thinks voting is important, but wants politicians to keep their promises. Spencer: A small-business owner with health care on the mind appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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