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County Seeks TIF Bond Rating (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register)
WHEELING - In May 2006, Ohio County Commissioners issued $99 million worth of tax increment financing bonds through West Virginia's first and only sales tax TIF.Despite tough times for casinos, Penn National sees potential in Central Ohio (The Columbus Dispatch) Despite a bad economy and other hurdles, Penn National Gaming is moving ahead. quickly with major expansion plans in central Ohio.Last week, the company reached an agreement to buy Beulah Park, banking on being able to add video slots at the nearly 90-year-old Grove City racetrack with either voter or legislative approval this year. It's also awaiting a final resolution on the location of its ...
WVU Study: School Nutrition Improving Throughout West Virginia (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia) Despite West Virginians having a national reputation for unhealthy eating habits, a West Virginia University study finds that school nutrition is actually improving.
Flash Flooding Hits Southern West Virginia (WOWK-TV West Virginia) Raleigh and Fayette counties are hit the hardest.
Flash Flooding Hits Southern West Virginia (The Charleston State Journal) Raleigh, Fayette Hit Hardest
Bill Targets the Unlawful Sale of Firearms (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia) New York City has sent out undercover investigators to catch gun dealers violating background check laws. But West Virginia lawmakers want to make it a crime for investigators to conduct such sting operations in West Virginia.
Search Efforts Underway for Missing Firefighter in Raleigh County (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia) A massive search effort is underway for a Kanawha County firefighter that went missing after a rescue boat capsized.
Tax Break for Gun Buyers in the Works (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia) West Virginia lawmakers want to give gun buyers an annual break from the state sales tax.
Deadly Police Chase Inspires New Legislation (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia) Criminals who flee or obstruct law enforcement in West Virginia can expect tougher penalties following the death of a Charleston police officer after a chase.
Bill Passes to Improve Health Coverage for State Workers (WSAZ NewsChannel 3 West Virginia) Lawmakers have called on West Virginia's Public Employees Insurance to cover the preexisting health conditions of its enrollees.