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West Virginia’s Second Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Ends This Month

Gov. Joe Manchin today reminded West Virginians that the last day to take advantage of the State’s second ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 30, 2009.

West Virginia Tax Modernization Project Seeks Public Proposals

West Virginia Department of Revenue Secretary, Virgil T. Helton, and Tax Commissioner, Christopher G. Morris, today announced that the West Virginia

State Information Technology Summit Begins Tuesday, Nov. 3

The West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT) will host the West Virginia Information Technology Summit 2009, which is designed for Government and Business Leaders, information technology (IT) professionals,

Candidates For Kanawha County Judicial Circuit Seat Presented To Governor

The Governor's Advisory Committee on Judicial Nominations for the Kanawha County Judicial Circuit today presented its recommended list of candidates to Gov. Manchin for consideration, should the seat currently held by Judge Irene Berger become vacant.

Governor Presents Small Cities Community Development Block Grants

Governor Joe Manchin this week approved the release of $16.8 million in Small Cities Community Development Block Grant dollars that had been outstanding for 18 critical infrastructure projects.

Governor Announces Safe And Drug-Free Communities Grants

Governor Joe Manchin III announced this week that he has awarded $412,364 to 19 projects in the state from the Safe and Drug-Free Communities fund

Governor Touts West Virginia’s Smart Grid Opportunities

Gov. Joe Manchin on Thursday visited an innovative “smart grid” initiative in Morgantown that demonstrates technologies to support electricity reliability and energy efficiency. The Research Ridge Test Facility, developed by electricity

Governor Orders State Flags Lowered On Capitol Grounds In Recognition Of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all State flags located on the State Capitol grounds to be flown at half-staff the entire day of Sunday, October 11, in observance of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

Gov. Manchin Announces Next Step In ‘Responsible Government’

– Gov. Joe Manchin today announced West Virginia is taking the next step toward more responsible government by operating more efficiently and transparently to deliver better services while saving money.

2009 Mansion Ornament Features Mansion Foyer

First Lady Gayle Manchin will introduce the 2009 West Virginia Governor’s Mansion limited edition ornament 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the West Virginia State Museum Shop at the

Unpaid Municipal Costs May Be Paid By Garnishing Taxpayer Refunds

The West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris today announced municipalities may request a taxpayer’s state personal income tax refund be offset in order to settle debts stemming from unpaid or delinquent costs, fines, forfeitures, or...

Study Shows Growth Of Visitors’ Economic Impact In West Virginia

Visitors to the Mountain State contribute billions of dollars to the state’s travel and tourism industry, according to a new study released today at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Snowshoe

Pirate Whitewater Outfitters Arrested by DNR Law Enforcement

West Virginia has no oceans but it does have pirates, as proven by a recent investigation conducted by Division of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers. "These pirates don’t wear eye patches or carry swords, but they do steal money," said Ca...

Blogging and the First Amendment

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and Marshall University are hosting a panel discussion on Blogging and the Potential Limits of the First Amendment at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, in the Joan C. Edwards

Governor Orders U.S. And State Flags To Be Lowered In Observance Of 9/11 Patriot Day

Gov. Joe Manchin today issued a proclamation, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, ordering U.S. and state flags at all state facilities to be displayed at half-staff Friday, Sept. 11
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