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Newsletter 2018-32 August 10, 2018 GOV. JUSTICE ANNOUNCES Newsletter 2018-32 August 10, 2018 GOV. JUSTICE ANNOUNCES HISTORIC REVENUE COLLECTIONS; OFFICIALS CREDIT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY GROWTH IN FIGURES Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that the state’s revenue collections for July were the highest in a decade and that the state ended the 2018 fiscal year with a slightly higher surplus than previously announced. The state brought in $32.4 million more for its coffers last month than revenue estimates, meaning the month’s collections saw 24 percent growth compared to July 2017. State budget officials said the highest area of growth came from personal income taxes. Gov. Justice said the state ended the 2018 fiscal year June 30 with a $36 million surplus. That was the first time the state ended the fiscal year with a surplus without needing mid-year budget cuts in the past decade. Revenue collections for July show a 24.1 percent growth rate, the highest for July collections since 2011. There were three key areas for the growth: Consumer sales taxes, personal income taxes and severance taxes. Consumer sales tax collections for July brought in $87.1 million. That is about $8.9 million above estimates and $21.8 million (or roughly 33 percent) above the previous year’s receipts. Personal income tax collections for July brought in $145.5 million. That is about $10 million above estimates and $17.3 million (or roughly 13.5 percent) above the previous year’s receipt. Jobs in the private sector grew about a percent, according to data from Workforce WV. “Personal income tax is an extremely important point when you’re trying to measure the economic health of the state, because that means that people are working and are having their taxes withheld,” Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy said. For the final quarter of fiscal year 2018, personal income tax withholding grew about 9 percent. Severance taxes that go to the General Revenue Fund were $13.5 million above estimates, and total severance tax collections were up 66 percent. Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow said the state saw its coal exports nearly quadruple, from $1.1 billion to about $4 billion. “The initial spark that lit the fire was energy,” Muchow said in an interview. “It lit the fire and started things off. Now we’re beginning to see a broader level of activity.” Muchow said there has been an increase in construction jobs, road building projects and larger than expected growth at the Proctor and Gamble Center near Martinsburg. PROGRAM COMMITTEE RELEASES 2019 CAWV MIDYEAR MEETING REGISTRATION The CAWV Program Committee has sent to members registration information for the 2019 CAWV Midyear Meeting, which will be held February 8-13, 2019 at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa. “Grand Cayman has always been a favorite location for our meeting,” said CAWV Program Committee Chairman Jamie Ridgeway, March-Westin, Inc. “We have never used the Westin Resort, but we are impressed by the recently completed $50 million renovation and upgrading project on the property. The hotel, which is directly on the beach, improved its meeting and convention facilities as well as its rooms and recreational areas.” The early-bird cutoff is September 28. Since February is the height of Grand Cayman’s tourist season, members are strongly encouraged to register early. The CAWV host hotel for the 2013 Midyear Meeting in Caymans quickly sold out and members were unable to get rooms. “We expect an excellent turnout for the upcoming meeting,” Chairman Ridgeway commented. “I encourage all members to join us for what will be an informative and enjoyable meeting.” For a complete registration packet, visit http://www.cawv.org/events/midyear-meeting.html. GREAT RESPONSE FOR 2018-2019 COMMITTEE SIGNUPS The CAWV’s committees and task forces are the driving forces in addressing many of the issues affecting CAWV members and the contracting industry. President Roger Thomas is currently seeking volunteers to participate. The sign-up form is attached to this week’s Newsletter. Members are urged to print the form and pass out copies to their employees who would like to participate. Committee functions are included on the form to assist members in deciding which committee to serve on. If you have questions about the committees or task forces, please contact Pat McDonald for details at (304) 342-1166 or email [email protected]. HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO CONSIDER ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT AGAINST SUPREME COURT MEMBERS MONDAY The House of Delegates Judiciary Committee has announced it has drafted articles of impeachment against all four justices remaining on the state Supreme Court. There are 14 articles in all, although not all of the justices are named in every article. The articles against justices Allen Loughry, Margaret Workman, Robin Jean Davis and Beth Walker now go to the full committee for a vote. The committee cannot impeach former Justice Menis Ketchum, who resigned from the court in July. Ketchum recently agreed to plead guilty in U.S. District Court in Charleston to a single charge of misusing state vehicles. Suspended Justice Allen Loughry is facing a 23-count federal indictment alleging he misused state vehicles, took home state property, lied to federal officials and attempted to commit witness tampering. The House of Delegates will convene Monday to hear a presentation of the articles of impeachment. The House will then vote on whether to present the articles to the state Senate to conduct a trial. A 2/3 vote in the House is required to proceed with impeachment, and a 2/3 vote in the Senate is required to impeach the justices. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Shott, R-Mercer, said he was confident the Judiciary Committee had collected enough evidence to convince the Senate. Hoppy Kercheval of WV Metronews’ Talkline wrote Thursday, “Some have called the events “historic,” and that is accurate. Nothing like this has ever happened in West Virginia, and perhaps not even in the country. House Judiciary Committee ranking Democrat Barbara Fleischauer said, “If we’re talking about overturning the entire court, that’s monumental.” That is defined as “of historical or enduring significance,” and that applies. The word sad has also been used frequently. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Shott said Monday after a nine-hour hearing on the articles of impeachment, “It’s really a sad day for the state, and nobody should be celebrating.” EXPO TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNUAL SHOW - SAVE THE DATES MARCH 20-21, 2019 The 40th annual West Virginia Construction & Design Exposition (EXPO) will be held March 20- 21, 2019, at the Charleston Civic Center. The CAWV encourages all members to participate in the milestone event as an exhibitor, honor exhibitor (non-displaying participant), sponsor, advertiser, or attendee. Exhibitor space sold out at the 2018 show, which attracted over 4,300 industry professionals. Exciting plans are underway for this year’s show which will feature new sponsorships, a demonstration area, and the completion of the Civic Center’s $100 million renovation and addition project. Sales are set to open September 1. For more information, contact Show Manager Cassidy Webb at (304) 342-EXPO or email [email protected]. CAWV 2018-2019 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT I am glad to accept an appointment to a Chapter Committee. Please rank committee preference with numerals (1) (2) (3). ____ Joint Utilities ____ Education Work with Engineers, suppliers, regulatory and Promote interest and develop programs for funding agencies to ensure and improve utility construction education at all levels. construction in WV. _____ Joint Architects ____ Legislative Contractors work with architects, building owners, To review, monitor and promote necessary and funding agencies to ensure and improve legislative activities of the CAWV construction procedures and programs. _____ Membership _____ Joint Concrete Monitor and recommend action on the recruitment Work with WVDOH & FHWA to ensure and of new members and the retention of current improve concrete construction procedures on members. highway projects/ programs. _____ Program _____ Joint Cooperative Research/recommend meeting locations as well as to Work with WVDOH & FHWA to ensure and develop program and meeting activities. improve construction procedures on highway projects/programs. _____ Public Relations Improve CAWV and construction industry’s image as Joint Cooperative Sub Committees well as increase public education. _____ Asphalt _____ Safety _____ Concrete To improve construction industry performance _____ Construction through prevention and effective safety programs. _____ Publications _____ Specifications _____ Young Contractors _____ Utility To provide guidance knowledge to future leaders of the construction industry. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE IN YOUR ORGANIZATION The following standing committees are appointed by the President and/or By Laws: Budget & Finance, Executive and Strategic Planning Name______________________________________________________________________________________________ Company___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________________State______________________Zip Phone_________________________________________Email__________________________________________________ PLEASE RETURN FORM TO PAT MCDONALD AT [email protected] OR REPLY VIA FAX TO: (304) 342-1074 August 10, 2018 ** - Plans in CAWV
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