Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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AARP: Federal Leaders Need To Fix Social Security
Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Future Of Social Security Benefits, This West Virginia Morning
Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. Since then, it has provided a social safety net to Americans, allowing many of them to retire with dignity, according to John Hishta, senior vice president of campaigns with AARP. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032. News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Hishta to understand the situation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Federal Workers Among First Affected By Government Shutdown
Thousands of federal workers in West Virginia have been furloughed due to a government shutdown that began Wednesday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News‘I’m retiring. I’m not quitting’: Cecil Roberts Looks Back On UMWA Career
He says that in his 30 years at the head of the union, no achievement was more important than saving the health care and pensions of tens of thousands of retired coal miners.
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Looking Back At 2024 Legislative Sessions
The 2024 West Virginia legislative sessions may be an indication of what's to come in 2025: contentious debate, bills that unexpectedly die in committee, and others signed into law.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Joins 39 Other States Without Social Security Tax
Single filers who made over $50,000 per year, and joint filers who made over $100,000 per year used to have to pay taxes on social security income. However the legislature passed, and the governor signed, a bill that will eliminate the tax for all earners.
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