Finances

Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jun. 26, 2025

National Org. Erases $44 Million In W.Va. Medical Debt

Undue Medical Debt estimates close to 15% of West Virginians carry some form of medical debt, a small part of the more than $220 billion of medical debt nationwide.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Jan. 10, 2025

New Analysis Claims Justices Owe More Than Own

The finances of Gov. Jim Justice’s family businesses are once again drawing national attention.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 03, 2024

U.S. Attorney Warns Elder Financial Fraud On The Rise

Cases of seniors being scammed by strangers, or even victimized by loved ones and caretakers are common in West Virginia and the country at large. William Ihlenfeld is the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, and prosecutes those charged in such cases.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 18, 2024

Addressing Diversion In W.Va.’s Criminal Justice System

On this episode of The Legislature Today, host Randy Yohe talks with forensic psychologist Dr. David Clayman and Senate Jails and Prison Committee Co-Chair Sen. Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, to talk about the diversion of certain persons from the criminal justice system.

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Education Chris Schulz, Aug. 11, 2023

WVU Announces Proposed Cuts To Academic Programs

West Virginia University has released the recommendations of its academic program review process. They include the discontinuation of several degree programs, as well as the complete dissolution of the World Languages Department.

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Government Randy Yohe, Aug. 10, 2023