WSAZ - A grassroots education and advocacy group is working to shine a light on the state's budget issues. Read.
WVCBP in the News
Gazette-Mail - On a day when the West Virginia House and Senate each advanced versions of the 2017-18 budget bill that would cut spending on state programs and services, following heated partisan floor debate, Gov. Jim Justice declared Wednesday that the session has "spiraled into crazy land." Read.
Parkersburg News and Sentinel - One of three public meetings to discuss the impact of the West Virginia budget talks on agencies and people will be held 6 p.m. today at the Judge Black Courthouse Annex at 315 Market St. Read.
WTOV 9 FOX - As the end of the legislative session in Charleston nears, the senate finance committee put forward its budget proposal, which would cut public education drastically. Read.
Daily Athenaeum - A budget proposal brought to the floor this week in the West Virginia senate would cut funding to WVU by $20 million. Read.
The Parthenon - After graduating high school, there are plenty of things young adults have to worry about. Read.
Associated Press, Herald Mail Media - The West Virginia House of Delegates is considering Senate-passed legislation to authorize natural-gas producers to drill when three-fourths of those with royalty rights agree. Read.
Dominion Post - Spending cuts to higher education in West Virginia has resulted in tuition increases and higher debt among the state's students. Read.
Beckley Register Herald, Bluefield Daily Telegram - Taking his message to younger constituents Friday, Gov. Jim Justice said he hopes the state continues to invest in education. Read.
State Journal, Exponent Telegram - With a week left in the regular session of the Legislature, the question remains whether the House of Delegates will agree to a tax increase or if it will hold firm to a promise of no new taxes. Read.