The Valley Today (7/2/24) featuring Larry Pack and Eric Tarr

03/07/2024 38 min
The Valley Today (7/2/24) featuring Larry Pack and Eric Tarr

Listen "The Valley Today (7/2/24) featuring Larry Pack and Eric Tarr"

Episode Synopsis

On Monday, Governor Jim Justice gave his final revenue report for the fiscal year. Justice announced the not only had the revenue brought in for the year triggered a 3-4% income tax cut, he also said that he's considering bringing back the Legislature in late summer to consider an addition 5% cut to income taxes.Tom Susman got contrasting views on the Governor's announcement. First, we'll hear from Larry Pack, the West Virginia Secretary of Tax and Revenue (and Republican candidate for State Treasurer), who is in favor of Justice's proposed cuts.Then we'll hear from Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr (R-Putnam), who is not in favor of the proposed cuts.