P.R. Lockhart, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

Are tax cuts coming? It’s complicated. Here’s how West Virginia’s income tax trigger works, and why it’s causing confusion

by P.R. Lockhart May 17th, 2024May 17th, 2024

The 2023 tax trigger could potentially eliminate the state’s income tax in the coming years and is fueling new budget woes at the Capitol.

Beckley: Using a business to build community

by P.R. Lockhart May 14th, 2024May 15th, 2024

Montgomery: Hoping for an economic revival

by P.R. Lockhart May 14th, 2024May 15th, 2024

Small businesses often struggle to access funding. A new report examines what that means for Appalachia.

by P.R. Lockhart April 23rd, 2024April 23rd, 2024

As small businesses in West Virginia struggle to get off the ground, some entrepreneurs seek new funding sources

by P.R. Lockhart April 22nd, 2024

Thousands of West Virginians can afford internet access thanks to a federal program. It’s running out of money

by P.R. Lockhart March 28th, 2024

West Virginia Legislature

Four takeaways from West Virginia’s new budget

by Erin Beck, Henry Culvyhouse and P.R. Lockhart March 10th, 2024March 10th, 2024

West Virginia Legislature

How lawmakers did — and didn’t — address West Virginia’s major challenges during the 2024 legislative session

by Erin Beck, Henry Culvyhouse, Sarah Elbeshbishi, P.R. Lockhart, La Shawn Pagán and Allen Siegler March 10th, 2024March 10th, 2024

Statehouse Spotlight

West Virginia child labor bill to eliminate teen work permits is likely dead

by P.R. Lockhart March 8th, 2024March 8th, 2024

West Virginia Legislature

A last-minute bill to cut unemployment benefits has lawmakers confused. They’re rushing it through anyway

by P.R. Lockhart March 7th, 2024March 7th, 2024