Civil Articles
A so-called marriage protection amendment, which has bi-partisian support, is likely headed, one way or another, to the House floor. Supporters insist they will move to have the issue discharged from the committee if that is the only way to achieve debate on the floor. The house also passed a bill today to alter the authority of municipal parking attendants that is specifically aimed at problems in Morgantown. And, Del. Bill Hamilton has another bill to further raise the tax on beer to fund substance abuse. Tom Miller reports for The Legislature Today.
Tags: ammendment, beer, Marriage, protection, Taxes
Posted in Taxes · February 8th, 2010 · Comments (0)
The governor wants voters to decide on a new amendment to reduce or eliminate property taxes on new business inventory and equipment. The issue was debated at a public hearing Wednesday afternoon. And, Del. Bill Hamilton is again co-sponsoring a bill to raise the beer tax a penny a bottle to help treat those who suffer from substance abuse. Among the three bills passed by the House today is one to make it easier for the parole board to release non-violent offenders from the states crowded prison system. Tom Miller reports for The Legislature Today.
Tags: beer, crowded, cuts, prisons, property, tax, Taxes
Posted in Taxes · February 4th, 2010 · Comments (0)