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Economy Jack Walker, May. 08, 2024

More Than 500 Residents With Substance Use Disorder Complete Job Training Program

Jobs & Hope, a West Virginia program that provides job training to residents with substance use disorders, celebrated its 500th graduates during a ceremony in Charleston Wednesday.

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Economy Randy Yohe, May. 07, 2024

Rural Appalachia Community Coalition Building Creates Positive Change

A book from an academic researcher covering rural Appalachia shows how marginalized rural communities can create change by forming grassroots coalitions.

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Economy Jack Walker, May. 07, 2024

Nonprofit To Redevelop Putnam County Manufacturing Plant

West Virginia nonprofit Advantage Valley received more than $4 million in federal and local funds to redevelop a manufacturing plant near the town of Poca in Putnam County.

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Economy Jack Walker, Apr. 25, 2024

Tax Credits Available For Huntington-Area Housing Developers

Real estate developers who construct housing units in the Huntington area are now eligible for a tax credit through a West Virginia Department of Commerce program.

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Economy Jack Walker, Apr. 23, 2024

With Federal Clawback Averted, Justice Renews Calls For Health Funding

With fears of a federal COVID-19 relief fund clawback quashed, Gov. Jim Justice urged lawmakers to restore funding to health and human services in West Virginia.

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Economy Jack Walker, Apr. 23, 2024

Advocates Seek Bigger Slice Of State Budget To Address Domestic Violence

Domestic violence prevention nonprofits have not received a state budget increase since 2009. Advocates hope a special session of the West Virginia Legislature could change that.

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