Inside West Virginia Politics

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, many government officials wrap up the 2021 legislative session, including discussing Gov. Jim Justice’s personal income tax reduction plan and how it failed to pass through the House with 0 yeas to 100 nays.In Segment 1, Del. Roger Hanshaw (R) Clay, Speaker of the House, discusses the highlights of the West Virginia 2021 legislative session, including:Passing state budgeting within 60 days with no extra expense to taxpayersPassing a state bill that creates an immediate court of appeals,The 0 – 100 vote that rejected Gov. Jim Justice’s personal income tax deduction bill,expansion of previous bills to allow more telehealth and improvements on internet access in West Virginia.In Segment 2, Minority Leader Del. Doug Skaff (D), Kanawha, gives thoughts on how the 2021 legislative session went this year.According to Skaff, the House and Senate “could have done more” for specific bills, including giving women equal pay and investing in higher educa