WVCBP in the News

August 22, 2018 by Ted Boettner
Federal Figures Predict Little Boost to Coal Jobs from Trump Plan

West Virginia Public News Service - President Donald Trump's visit to Charleston on Tuesday highlighted a plan to loosen carbon-pollution rules - but according to the federal government's own figures, that isn't likely to spark much growth in coal jobs. Read. 

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July 28, 2018 by Ted Boettner
Students Collaborate on Solutions to Opioid Epidemic

WOWK TV -  Professionals on the front lines of the opioid crisis are teaming up with college students, in hopes of working toward better solutions. The West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy hosted both groups Saturday, as part of a weekend conference at Marshall University. Read. 

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July 19, 2018 by WVCBP
Community Discusses Criminal Justice Reform

Charleston Gazette-Mail - Community members gathered at Temple Israel in Charleston on Thursday to discuss how the American criminal justice system has affected marginalized communities and how to improve the system going forward. Read. 

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