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W.Va. lawmakers to vote on $11.6B budget

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Senate and House of Delegates are ready to vote on a new, $11.6 billion spending plan that slightly reduces state government's reliance on general tax revenues.



But while that portion has shrunk by $46 million, the overall budget would still grow by $62 million when compared to the version passed last year.



With the next budget year starting July 1, lawmakers expect to vote Saturday on the compromise bill presented Friday by a House-Senate conference committee.



The measure proposes spending backed by $3.7 billion from general revenue, $4.08 billion in federal funds, $561 million from lottery proceeds, $1.39 million from the State Road Fund and $1.45 billion from special revenue sources such as fees.



The compromise bill is nearly $291 million larger than what Gov. Joe Manchin proposed when the legislative session began in January.

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Body found in W.Va. creek may be firefighter

March 20, 2010

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Rescuers think they have found the body of a Kanawha County firefighter swept away while attempting a water rescue in Raleigh County.

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Govs seek more time to apply for federal ed grants

March 20, 2010

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The governors of West Virginia and eight other states want more time before they reapply for federal education grants.

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W.Va. child support agency looks to go paperless

March 20, 2010

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's child support enforcement agency plans to use a $5 million federal stimulus grant to make its operation more efficient by ditching the paperwork.

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W.Va. auditor scam suspect to plead guilty

March 19, 2010

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

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Mix-up leads to W.Va. couple on wrong ballot

March 19, 2010

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Stan and Janet Norman are running for office whether they like it or not.

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