FEATURED
A decade ago, lawmakers created a Future Fund to save coal and gas wealth. It never saved a penny.
States across the country have saved money to fund programs across the state from coal, gas and oil taxes. While other states built billions in savings, lawmakers wrapped West Virginia’s Future Fund in restrictions — then killed it outright.
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