At the WV Legislature: House debates SB 523 – Use of Economic Development Project Fund to provide incentives to businesses and site development assistance

By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On day 59 of the state’s 86th Legislature, tensions were high in the House as delegates debated bills on third reading.

One heavily debated bill, the committee substitute of SB 523, was ultimately passed with 83 votes, but not before some harsh words were spoken. 

As explained during the House floor session, SB 523 will allow the Economic Development Authority to use money in the Economic…