Aug 6 Economy WV Gov. Justice Says His Company’s Delinquent Taxes Are Now Paid In His State West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said money his family’s coal companies owe in West Virginia has been paid. At a Monday news conference, West Virginia revenue officials said the obligations from Justice’s companies had been paid, including fines and taxes. “The state is completely and totally satisfied with the resolution of these matters,” Revenue Secretary […] By Dave Mistich Aug 6 Economy WV Gov. Justice Says His Company’s Delinquent Taxes Are Now Paid In His State Dave Mistich
Oct 6 Economy Justice Delayed: Billionaire Candidate’s Coal Companies Owe $15M in Taxes, Fines The Democratic candidate for governor in West Virginia has never held public office. Jim Justice is instead running on his record as a businessman. He runs coal mines, farms, and a luxury resort, and according to Forbes, he’s also the wealthiest person in the state, worth $1.56 billion. A review of records by NPR and […] By Benny Becker Oct 6 Economy Justice Delayed: Billionaire Candidate’s Coal Companies Owe $15M in Taxes, Fines Benny Becker
Jul 29 Economy The Prison Builder’s Dilemma: Economics And Ethics Clash In Eastern Kentucky You are Letcher County, Kentucky. You are rural, mountainous, and in the heart of the central Appalachian coalfields. Your economy is not in good shape. Fox News has called your largest town “the poster child for the war on coal.” You are offered funds to build a new federal prison. It could bring jobs but […] By Benny Becker Jul 29 Economy The Prison Builder’s Dilemma: Economics And Ethics Clash In Eastern Kentucky Benny Becker