NewsBreak - Women’s contributions to West Virginia’s economy have long been underappreciated. Over the past two decades, women’s labor force participation in the state has declined, but the amount of unpaid labor they perform has increased, particularly in caregiving roles. This shift highlights systemic challenges that hinder economic security for women and, by extension, their…
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Real WV - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy (WVCBP), along with the Maryland-based Annie E. Casey Foundation, has released its 2024 “Kids Count” data book. Read the full article. This data book provides both statewide and county-by-county information on the well-being of children, and informs advocates, the public and policymakers on how…
Wheeling Intelligencer - The testimony of teachers and school principals about growing instances of physically violent behavior by children toward fellow students and school staff Monday was still on the minds of lawmakers Tuesday morning after hearing an annual report on bullying and harassment. Read the full article. The Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability…
WOWK, MSN - On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Congressman Mooney’s tenure, debate school closures, explore responsible finances and discuss gifting holiday cheer to refugees. Read the full article. In Segment One, we talk to Congressman Alex Mooney (R) about his tenure in Congress. In Segment Two, we talk…
WVOW Radio - West Virginia's revenue collections now narrowly exceed projections, leaving incoming state leaders with limited financial flexibility as they prepare to take office. Read the full article. State revenue collections are five million dollars ahead of projections, with $2.1 billion collected since the fiscal year began in July. This leaves little margin for…
WOWK, DC News Now, WFXRTV, MSN- There are more concerns that schools closing and consolidations in West Virginia aren’t over yet. Read the full article. The issue is likely going to be front and center when the legislature meets in February. A lot of people are putting the blame on one program in particular. So…
Public News Service, WWNR Radio - West Virginia child care advocates said they are bracing for more center closures in the new year. Read the full article. There are more than 60,000 children in the state with both parents in the workforce, and only around 39,000 licensed center slots available, according to the West Virginia Center on…
West Virginia MetroNews - Heading toward an incoming administration and a newly-seated legislature, West Virginia’s state revenue is just above water. Read the full article. The latest state revenue figures show collections are just about $5 million ahead of projection. That is the margin for the $2.1 billion in general revenue that the state has collected for…
West Virginia Watch - The state school board last week approved closing or consolidating six schools in Kanawha County because of dwindling student numbers. Read the full article. The county has lost 5,000 students over the last 11 years, resulting in losing $30 million in state funding. According to an October headcount from the West…
West Virginia Watch, Times West Virginian - More than 200,000 West Virginians get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, a 2010 law that President-elect Donald Trump tried to overturn during his first four years as president. Read the full article. Now with a second Trump presidency on the horizon, residents and health care…