Clarksburg Exponent Telegram - Although many states have experienced significant decreases in the percentage of their populations who are living in poverty in recent years, West Virginia's poverty level remain largely unchanged, experts say. Read.
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Huntington Herald-Dispatch - West Virginia has always been known as a place where people have to work incredibly hard in order to barely get by. Read.
Parkersburg News and Sentinel - A 2018 budget resolution that sets up tax reforms for the president was adopted Thursday in the House of Representatives with two of the three Republicans from West Virginia voting in favor. Read.
EcoWatch - It was supposed to be all about jobs. Read.
MetroNews - On the heels of last week's failed attempt to repeal former President Barack Obama's health care law, West Virginia conservatives are optimistic the U.S. Congress can pass a new tax policy that will bring economic growth to the state. Read.
MetroNews - Can West Virginia afford to borrow $1.6 billion for road construction? Read.
Charleston Gazette-Mail - To have enough money to pay rent and buy food as a college student, Rebekah Hollers worked overnight at Kroger. Read.
Beckley Register-Herald - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy says West Virginia's juvenile justice system has made progress over the last several years, but more must be done, especially of juvenile mental health. Read.
Martinsburg Journal - Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families, but unless you've experienced it, it's difficult to understand. Read.
Beckley Register-Herald - The Fayette Fair Share political action committee (fair share) met in Oak Hill on Sunday to discuss state budget issues and the ongoing and upcoming road bond issue. Read.