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A puddle of money: Here’s what to know about West Virginia’s Rainy Day Fund

From the Greenbrier to the governor’s mansion, Jim Justice has spread the word about the state’s $1.8 billion surplus this year. But there’s another $1 billion just laying around, too.  It’s called the Rainy Day Fund. In plain English, it’s West Virginia’s emergency fund — the proverbial “oh crap” account. Just like how everyday people […]

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