Counties Leery of Proposed Tax Break: ; Proposed Exemption On Business Equipment and Inventory Could Leave Jurisdictions in the Red

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Gov. Joe Manchin faces a hard sell with his proposal to free business equipment and inventory from taxes, even as the measure advances in the West Virginia Legislature.

Voters would have to agree to amend the state constitution and loosen its grip on property tax policy. History suggests that's no easy task.

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Counties Leery of Proposed Tax Break: ; Proposed Exemption On Business Equipment and Inventory Could Leave Jurisdictions in the Red

The House approved Manchin's measure last week with just one dissenting vote. It will require at least a two-thirds majority in the Senate to end up on the November general election ballot.

But support among county officials may be eroding. Counties rely...

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