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Bill giving bars & restaurants alcohol law flexibility sent to governor

In the most dramatic action in many years for on-premise beer, wine, and liquor licensees (bars & restaurants) the legislature adopted H.B. 2025 on Saturday evening. The legislation will now be sent to the governor for his signature. The original… Continue Reading…

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Governor calls his beer tax proposal ‘out of kilter’

At his Friday morning news conference, Governor Jim Justice admitted that his original proposal to meteorically raise alcohol taxes in the state was flawed. He announced his willingness to change this proposal, which is part of his package to do… Continue Reading…

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OUCH – proposed beer tax increase hurts

As part of his recently announced revenue enhancement proposals to offset the repeal of the state’s personal income tax, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proposed a beer tax hike of 431% designed to produce $26 million in increased revenues. This move could be… Continue Reading…