by Marty Walsh On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people […]
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‘Brain drain’ still a problem for the state
Major drawback for governor’s economic plans By Ershad Kamolkkhan@dominionpost.com Aaron Dickins, a West Virginia University graduate student, has no plans to look for a job in West […]
Economic reality check
This past Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice scoffed at a WalletHub ranking that put West Virginia’s economy last overall in the nation. Specifically, he called it “political garbage” […]
Plenty of jobs open, but no takers
The arrival of summer in West Virginia typically means an increase in hiring for warm weather industries such as construction and hospitality. However, employers in those fields, […]
Recovering from an overdose epidemic
Andrew Ayers is busy working on loading and unloading several machines at Guy Chemical — a massive, 30,000-square-foot industrial facility that sits tucked along the border of […]
New factory to bring jobs, but will they be good ones?
Few things get West Virginians more excited than news that a new industry is coming to the state — and bringing jobs with it. Earlier this month, […]
Employment conundrum: greater marijuana use
America is slowly, but inevitably, moving toward legalization of marijuana. Recreational use of cannabis is legal in 18 states and Washington, D.C. Thirty-seven states, including West Virginia, […]
House OKs $15M bill for project to bring 125-140 jobs to Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — The sixth and final bill the Legislature approved Tuesday during its two-day special session is expected to help bring 125 to 140 jobs to the […]
Americans aren’t used to not working
Amazing to read that over 4 million Americans quit their jobs in September — part of a mass labor pullout being called the Great Resignation. The social […]
W.Va. virtual entrepreneur fair set for Nov. 16
CHARLESTON — Featuring experienced investors, assistance providers and innovators who have “been there and done that,” the 3 Steps to StartUp Venture Fair aims to provide West […]