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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State Journal - West Virginia teachers’ call for an increase in the natural gas severance tax to better fund their health insurance has reignited a discussion about the need for long-term stability for a sometimes unpredictable source of revenue. Read.
Charleston Gazette-Mail - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy will present public forums this month in Charleston and Huntington for understanding the opioid crisis and policy practices to address its many complications. Read.
Parkersburg News and Sentinel - In a twist on the traditional meet-the-candidate forums, the Wood County Democratic Party Executive Committee had its first Policy and Community Group Forum on Saturday morning. Read.
Charleston Gazette-Mail - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, Call to Action for Racial Equality: CARE Coalition and American Friends Service Committee WV will jointly host a free film screening and discussion of “Healing Justice,” the latest documentary from “Cracking the Code” creator Shakti Butler. Read.
Beckley Register-Herald - The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy and partners will soon host a public forum to help the community better understanding the opioid crisis. Read.
Charleston Gazette - The PEIA Task Force, a vital part of the deal ending the West Virginia teacher and service personnel strike, was established in February by Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order. Read.
WOWK TV - The U.S. Supreme Court pick is to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy who is retiring. While Kennedy was a Republican, he was often the moderate swing vote on close 5-to-4 decisions. Read/Watch.
Playboy Magazine - Travis Brenda is not a name you’ll hear uttered by most political pundits. He may, in fact, never achieve long-term institutional power or become a household name. Yet, his recent surprise primary victory may be signaling a long-term titanic shift in the nation’s attitude toward taxes and what we are willing to pay…
Governing - Economists sometimes write about a “resource curse.” A country or region blessed with rich natural deposits can end up in serious economic trouble. The dominance of a few extractive companies and politically powerful players discourages other investment. In this sense, few places have been as cursed as West Virginia. Read.