All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Gov. Justice to hold virtual town hall at 3 p.m. Monday on plan to repeal state income tax

WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other state officials.

WHAT: Gov. Justice will hold a virtual town hall on his proposal to repeal the state income tax. He will answer as many pre-submitted questions as time allows. 

WHEN: TODAY – Monday, February 22, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.


HOW TO SUBMIT A QUESTION
ONLINE: CLICK HERE to submit a question

CALL: Call the Governor’s Office at 304-558-2000 and a receptionist will take down your question.

All West Virginians are encouraged to watch the live stream of the town hall at the following links:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Ukr54lJ2xs
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WVGovernor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wvgovernor

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