WVCBP in the News

July 19, 2018 by Seth DiStefano
Marshall Social Work Students Address Hunger Insecurity

Huntington News -  Social work students at Marshall University are partnering with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy to host a community discussion about hunger insecurity and how it impacts the greater Huntington area. Read. 

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July 17, 2018 by Ted Boettner
Opioid Forum Coming to Marshall Next Weekend

Huntington Herald-Dispatch - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy will present a public forum for understanding the opioid crisis and policy practices to address its many complications on Saturday, July 28, at Marshall University's Memorial Student Center. Read. 

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July 16, 2018 by Sean O'Leary
Higher Education Numbers in W.Va. Just Don’t Add Up

Wheeling Intelligencer - The past two weeks have been very interesting if you pay attention to higher education in West Virginia. If you’re not paying attention, you should because it will likely affect your wallet when it comes time to send your kid out to get a degree. Read. 

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July 15, 2018 by Sean O'Leary
Wood County Democrats Hold Forum to Educate Candidates

Parkersburg News and Sentinel - In a twist on the traditional meet-the-candidate forums, the Wood County Democratic Party Executive Committee had its first Policy and Community Group Forum on Saturday morning. Read. 

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July 11, 2018 by WVCBP
Organization Screens Free Film, ‘Healing Justice’

Charleston Gazette-Mail - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, Call to Action for Racial Equality: CARE Coalition and American Friends Service Committee WV will jointly host a free film screening and discussion of “Healing Justice,” the latest documentary from “Cracking the Code” creator Shakti Butler. Read. 

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