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Economy WVPB Staff, Sep. 10, 2026

'Us & Them' Explores The Challenge To Stay Or Go, This West Virginia Morning

Economic growth in West Virginia ranks close to the bottom in national rankings. It’s not just losing jobs, it’s also losing young people. In the first of two new Us & Them episodes, host Trey Kay talks with several young adults from the Mountain State asking whether they will stay put or find their future elsewhere.

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Government Maria Young, May. 08, 2026

Chamber Calls On Senate President To Halt Misleading Ads

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce says a string of racially divisive and inaccurate mailers was paid for through a political action committee tied to the Senate president.

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Government Chris Schulz, Aug. 28, 2025

Morrisey Lays Out Vision For State’s Economic Future

Gov. Patrick Morrisey told the summit Thursday he wants to make West Virginia “the shining state in the mountains.”

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Economy Jack Walker, Sep. 24, 2024

W.Va. Needs Workforce, Education Improvements, Say Economists

West Virginia continues to struggle in key economic areas, according to new data from the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The busine...

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Economy Jack Walker, Aug. 28, 2024

Three Business Projects Investing $220M, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs In W.Va.

Three companies are investing more than a cumulative $200 million in new projects in West Virginia. Justice said he hopes business opportunities in West Virginia will only further grow after his term as governor ends.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 01, 2023