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WVCBP in the News
The State Journal - Since the Nov. 8 election, visiting West Virginia has become a requirement for reporters and pundits wanting to set the baseline for measuring the success of President Donald Trump's economic policies. Read.
Charleston Gazette-Mail - The inventory of all businesses in West Virginia is at the center of a longstanding debate: How much should a state tax companies? Read.
Herald-Dispatch - After an early morning vote taking the first steps to repeal the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare," West Virginians for Affordable Health Care brought together multiple state entities to urge the state's elected leaders not to repeal without a replacement plan. Read.
The Exponent Telegram - The Protect West Virginia coalition held a conference in Charleston Wednesday to highlight the effects of state budget cuts on state residents. Read.
MetroNews - Budget cuts are not the answer to fix West Virginia's financial crisis, according to a group focused on state budget priorities. Read.
WCHS Channel 8 - With the big budget shortfall facing lawmakers this session, a lot of programs could be on the line, including the PROMISE Scholarship. Read.
The Intelligencer - Only six states have a higher percentage of residents on Medicaid than West Virginia, according to a national nonprofit health policy group. Read.
MetroNews - Incoming state Senate President Mitch Carmichael says he was surprised Governor-elect Jim Justice reacted the way he did when Carmichael put out a news release Thursday backing Justice's campaign statements about no tax increases. Read.
The Exponent Telegram - 2016 is officially over, but that doesn't mean it is still of no consequence. Read. Read.