The Herald-Dispatch - Faculty and staff at Marshall University engaged in a discussion about how West Virginia's budget shortfall could affect them and how they could get more involved in the legislative process during a presentation from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy and the Protect West Virginia Coalition on Wednesday afternoon. Read.
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WCHS Channel 8 - A West Virginia group met at Marshall University Wednesday to talk about the consequences of continued budget cuts to higher education. Read.
West Virginia Record - No one in his right mind would turn to Hollywood for economic advice – or almost any other kind of advice, outside of acting and filmmaking tips – but there's a three-letter word that directors shout at the end of every scene that guides the thinking of managers at private companies:…
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.