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Gas Tax Stabilization Bill Would Benefit State’s Communities

West Virginia’s communities stand to benefit from millions of dollars in additional funding for roadway paving if the governor’s gas tax stabilization bill passes during the special legislative session currently under way.

W.Va. State Park Gift Cards Are Popular Holiday Giving Items

West Virginia State Park Gift Cards are in demand this time of year and continue to be a popular holiday gift option. As was offered last year, State Parks will provide “Something Extra

WVDNR Accepting Applications for Cooperative Research and Education/Management Grants Program

Applications for grants that support research, conservation or education projects are being accepted by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources WVDNR through its Wildlife Diversity Unit.

Governor Manchin Announces More Than $6 Million in ARRA Grants

Governor Joe Manchin, along with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the West Virginia Division of Highways, this week announced the awarding of 26 projects as part of the 2009

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...

West Virginia’s Tourism Industry Matches Nearly $1.8 Million To Attract Visitors To The State

West Virginia tourism industry projects totaling nearly $3.6 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive matching funds in the amount of $1.8 million through the Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP)

West Virginia Benefits from Multi-State Agreement

West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today that the state continues to benefit from an Information Exchange Agreement

U.S. Labor Department Awards More Than $11 Million In Unemployment Insurance Modernization Incentive Funds To West Virginia

Gov. Joe Manchin announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $11,058,877 in unemployment insurance (UI) modernization incentive funds to West Virginia.

West Virginia's "Solid Financial Management, Sound Financial Position" Result In Credit Rating Upgrades

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that, for the first time in well over a decade, Standard and Poor's Ratings Services has raised its

Governor's Special Session Call For Aug. 11

The following is the language from the official special session call: I, JOE MANCHIN III, GOVERNOR of the State of West Virginia, by virtue of the

Governor Will Ask Legislature to Share Surplus With State Employees

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he will ask the Legislature to dedicate a portion of the Fiscal Year 2009 state budget ...

West Virginia Workers Eligible for Expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved trade petitions for several West Virginia companies under the new Trade Adjustment Assistance (

West Virginia Becomes First State To Issue ARRA School Construction Bonds

With today’s issuance of $30 million in Qualified School Construction Bonds, the West Virginia School Building Authority soon will be able to make repairs, replacements or additions to 38 schools in 30

Governor Speaks With Senator Byrd, Meets With Top Aides During Washington Visit

Following up on a request from U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Gov. Joe Manchin today met with the senator’s top aides and briefed them on the state’s financial condition and provided an update on state highway projects during a visit to

West Virginia’s Tourism Industry Matches More Than $2.8 Million To Attract Visitors To The State

West Virginia Tourism Industry projects totaling more than $2.8 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive matching funds in the amount of $2.8 million through the
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