March 5th, 2019 by WCBC Radio

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice reported Monday that February Revenue Collections resulted in a $12.2 million surplus which was 11.3% above prior year receipts.  Year-to-date the General Revenue Fund has collected almost $2.96 billion which amounts to a $53 million surplus, 12.4% ahead of prior year receipts. Justice called it tremendous news and said it just goes to demonstrate how productive government can be when politics are put aside and the focus is on doing what is best for the people…