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“Responsible growth requires constitutional stewardship, fair taxation, and genuine community partnership. We can welcome innovation and investment while still insisting on transparency, worker protections, and respect for the character of our communities. As Delegate for District 99, I will fight for economic development that strengthens our region, protects working families, and ensures that what we build today leaves West Virginia stronger tomorrow.”

“A $4 billion data center is a major project, but West Virginians deserve straight answers before we celebrate. We still don’t know who the end user is, what the long term jobs look like, or how this will impact our roads, utilities, and neighborhoods. I support growth—but only when it’s transparent, protects taxpayers, and uses skilled union labor like the IBEW to ensure safety and real local jobs. As Delegate, I’ll fight for development that strengthens our communities, not

A Shift Away from Community Responsibility There was a time when corporate leaders understood that their success was tied to the well‑being of the workers they hired and the towns they called home. Employers invested in schools, parks, and civic life because they recognized a simple truth: strong communities create strong companies.

I stand with Education West Virginia in calling for long‑term stability and fairness in PEIA. I support legislation that would establish a clear and predictable cost‑sharing structure requiring the state to pay no less than 80 percent of PEIA costs, with employees paying no more than 20 percent.

I believe West Virginia must make a sustained, long‑term commitment to improving education employee salaries if we are serious about strengthening our public school system. While recent salary increases are appreciated, they have not made West Virginia competitive with surrounding states or the national average. According to 2025 data, teachers in Maryland earn an average salary of $84,338, Pennsylvania $76,961, Ohio $68,236, Virginia $66,327, and Kentucky $58,325. West Virgi

What the Nine No‑Income‑Tax States Can—and Can’t—Teach Us By Rob Vincent, Candidate for House of Delegates, District 99 www.vincent4wv.org Periodically, I come across West Virginia, families that are asking a simple question that has big consequences: Should our state eliminate the personal income tax? It’s an appealing idea. Nobody enjoys paying income tax, and the promise of “keeping more of what you earn” resonates with every household. But before we make a decision that w

Utility bills aren’t just numbers on a page — they’re a monthly stress point for families across Jefferson County. Electricity, water, sewer, natural gas, broadband, and trash service all add up, and for many households, these costs are rising faster than wages. In my earlier post, “Kitchen Table Issues — What we spend our money on is what we value”, I argued that a budget is a moral document. It reflects priorities. And right now, too many of our state’s decisions are shifti