RICHMOND â On the heels of a critical report showing that Virginiaâs controversial coal mine tax credits is generating economic losses for the commonwealth, Democrats in the General Assembly are advancing legislation to eliminate the program.
Sen. Jeremy McPike of Prince William and Del. Sally Hudson of Charlottesville are carrying legislation to scrap the tax credits next January, and before that happens, a workgroup will convene to figure out how the coalfield region can effectively transition its economy away from its reliance on fossil fuels.
âIt seems these coal tax credits have outlived their purpose, and there are better ways to invest in the communities that have relied on them,â Hudson said.
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Spearhead Trails wants to help local residents in the seven county region that they serve by offering 2021 Resident Motorized Trails Discounts to all residents of Norton, Tazewell, Buchanan, Wise, Dickenson, Russell, Scott and Lee counties. This is in effect whether their county met the minimum contribution requirements of their operating funds. This 50% discount of annual passes for motorized trails went into effect on December 19, 2020 at their office and online at www.spearheadtrails.com. Republican Delegate Will Wampler said, “With this decision, Spearhead Trails is setting the standard for what we should all be focused on during this pandemic, finding ways to support each other and maintaining our sense of community, despite the challenges that we all face. I hope southwest Virginians are able to take advantage of this kindness and this great opportunity Right here in our own backyard.”