The Future Of Social Security Benefits, This West Virginia Morning

On 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.

Also, a federal grand jury has indicted a former state delegate on charges of sexual exploitation of a child.

And, communities struggling to provide clean drinking water to their residents will get financial and practical help, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday.

Finally, unemployment fell in July compared to the previous month, but so did West Virginia’s workforce participation rate.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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