W.Va. Still Expecting a Budget Surplus

The Associated Press reports that West Virginia's state government ended the first half of its budget year with nearly $75 million more than expected.

West Virginia continues to sport a potential budget surplus while 39 other states struggle with budget shortfalls this year that total $32 billion and counting.

"The severance tax on coal and natural resources is a big reason for the ample revenues," the article said. "The state is also seeing stronger than projected personal income tax collections."

MetroNews also has an item, with audio.