On January 16, WVCBP Executive Director Ted Boettner presented to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board on policy recommendations that could boost wages and prosperity in the Mountain State. View full presentation.
On January 16, WVCBP Executive Director Ted Boettner presented to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board on policy recommendations that could boost wages and prosperity in the Mountain State. View full presentation.
West Virginia has historically had one of the lowest labor force participation rates in the country. The labor force participation rate (LFPR) is the share of people 16 years or older either working or seeking work. A healthy LFPR is a key driver of a society’s economic output per capita and overall standard of living in […]
West Virginia Metro News – Gov. Jim Justice offered a “Just Cut Taxes and Win” initiative last year. Not only did it not win, it didn’t make it out of legislative committee. Read full article. The proposal — which would have whittled away property taxes for manufacturers over a period of years — could be back […]
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