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Dead Last: West Virginia lawmakers ignoring economic realities

Jun 2, 2026

Dead Last: West Virginia lawmakers ignoring economic realities

Earlier this spring, the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce waved some red flags regarding the state's unemployment picture. According to WorkForce West Virginia's numbers, total em…

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