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Tag: CARES Act

Posted inWest Virginia Legislature

Legislative oversight and revenue shortfalls: Controversy continues to surround Justice’s CARES Act plans

Avatar photo by Douglas Soule March 15th, 2021March 15th, 2021
Posted inNews

Gov. Justice’s vision of West Virginia as ‘paradise’ includes attracting new residents. But how will changes affect those already here?

Avatar photo by Erin Beck February 11th, 2021February 11th, 2021
Posted inCOVID-19

West Virginians are begging Gov. Jim Justice for economic aid. He’s sitting on $665 million that could help.

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Lauren Peace and Douglas Soule February 10th, 2021February 9th, 2021
Posted inEconomic Justice

Despite more time to spend CARES Act money, Justice keeps controversial spending priorities

Avatar photo by Douglas Soule December 22nd, 2020December 22nd, 2020
Posted inNews

With deadline looming, critics question Justice’s CARES Act priorities, unspent funds

Avatar photo by Douglas Soule December 7th, 2020December 7th, 2020
Posted inElection 2020

Absentee ballots could keep voters safe this year. They may be out of reach for some West Virginians.

by Jake Wasserman October 15th, 2020October 15th, 2020
Posted inNews

School’s back, but hunger persists. West Virginia still struggles to feed its neediest kids, especially remote learners.

Avatar photo by Amelia Ferrell Knisely October 2nd, 2020October 12th, 2020
Posted inNews

Frontier pitched crucial new funding for West Virginia broadband. But the company’s history of scandals killed the proposal.

Avatar photo by Lucas Manfield September 28th, 2020November 12th, 2020
Posted inNews

Bankruptcy, blackouts and broken broadband promises

Avatar photo by Lucas Manfield September 17th, 2020November 12th, 2020
Posted inCOVID-19

The governor pledged ‘hero pay’ for COVID-19 first responders. Few have seen a dime of it.

Avatar photo by Douglas Soule September 17th, 2020October 12th, 2020

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