West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for September 2023 were $659.3 million, exceeding the estimate by $210 million. This was due to strong consumer performance. Year-to-date collections are $1.165 billion.During interim[Read More…]
Government
Police seize marijuana worth over $120,000
On Wednesday, September 27, Sgt. A. J. Shingler of the WV State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, assisted by Cpl. Jordan, Cpl. Huff of the Sutton Detachment and Captain Scarbro,[Read More…]
Extended shutdown expected on West Virginia Turnpike near Mossy; northbound lanes could be closed for several hours
Truck was hauling approximately 4,500 gallons of an ammonium nitrate and water solution overturned WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Turnpike is shut down at mile marker 62[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
During the September Interim Meetings, the Joint Committee on Healthmet. Cammie Chapman, Esq., Deputy Secretary of Children and Adult Services, spoke about reducing the reliance on residential services for children.[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithSeptember 21: Kara D. Onorato of Savannah, GA, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed and paid; Christopher Shawn Butler of Clendenin, no proof of registration, no contest[Read More…]
Political Advisory: Delegate Brandon Steele to seek Circuit Judge seat in West Virginia’s 10th Judicial Circuit
Steele: “I feel strongly that this is the next stage in my life” By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Del. Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh, has announced his[Read More…]
WV Governor, state officials and residents celebrate grand opening of the historic Wellsburg Bridge
WV Press Release Sharing WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., federal, state, and local officials took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $11.9 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $11,977,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for four West[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithSeptember 13: David A. White, III of Walton, contraband into jail, warrant issued, bond set at $5000 personal recognizance.September 15: Myia Jo Stone of Beaver, possession of marijuana[Read More…]
Legislative Update…
By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District Interim meetings for me began last Sunday when the Education Committee and other staff members toured the new Herbert Hoover High[Read More…]