WVCBP in the News

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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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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