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Following a special session focused largely on funding her department, the Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services, Cynthia Persily, released a statement promising transparency Tuesday.

After power plays and political bickering, lawmakers approved badly needed funding for kids, seniors and people with disabilities. Many underlying issues went unaddressed.

The West Virginia Legislature met Sunday evening in response to a call from Gov. Jim Justice to address issues with the state budget passed during the regular session, among others.

When West Virginia lawmakers passed a wide-ranging tax cut in 2023, much of the attention focused on the immediate 21.25% income tax reduction. But in recent months, the main topic

When West Virginia lawmakers passed a wide-ranging tax cut in 2023, much of the attention focused on the immediate 21.25% income tax reduction. But in recent months, the main topic

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It has been a lot of speaking in circles and gaslighting.

CHARLESTON — Lawmakers have only a few weeks left until they will return to Charleston for a special session focused on the state budget, but with revenue numbers changing month

It has been a lot of speaking in circles and gaslighting.

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