Tax Triggers Tied to West Virginia Pay Raises and Social Security Cuts
CHARLESTON, West Virginia – Negotiations are underway in the West Virginia Legislature to finalize the budget before the end of the session on Saturday. The state Senate has introduced amendments to House Bill 4883, which focuses on increasing the annual salaries of certain state employees, including teachers, school service personnel, and West Virginia State Police troopers and employees. Originally, Governor Jim Justice proposed a 5% pay raise for these employees, costing over $80 million. However, …