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 […]
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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” […]
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, […]
West Virginia’s natural gas and global security
Much of the world has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and put in place sanctions aimed at damaging the country’s economy. However, Russia’s prominent role in energy […]
It’s time to give the film tax credit another chance
In 2017, West Virginia did away with its film tax credit. At the time, the film credit, issued by the Film Office, was the domain of the […]
Electric bus plant brings double benefits to W.Va.
Among the exciting new businesses coming to West Virginia is GreenPower Motor Co.’s electric school bus manufacturing operation, which will make its home in South Charleston. While […]
Guest essay: Universities collaborate with state for better future
by E. Gordon Gee and Brad D. Smith As presidents of West Virginia’s two large public universities, we share more than a mission to educate our state’s […]
Guest essay: Double down on investment to double our economy
by Del. Daniel Linville “Those manufacturing jobs are gone, and they’re never coming back.” I’ve heard this from naysayers time and again. I don’t blame those who’ve […]
W.Va. can’t wait for a ‘rainy day’
For Fiscal Year 2022 (which began July 1, 2021), West Virginia’s revenue collections are $394 million above estimates so far. In fact, just this past December alone, […]
Guest essay: This New Deal town’s history may be a guide to new state economy
by Randy Vealey Those who do learn history may sometimes be fortunate enough to repeat it. Yes, I’m standing the common saying — “Those who do not […]
