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Regional Jails Undergo Investment Reform, Recruitment Efforts

Regional jails in West Virginia have long struggled with staffing and safety issues. Investment reforms and recruiting efforts from state leadership aim to solve these issues.

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State Budget Revenue Healthy, Officials Unsure About Tax Cut Trigger

State revenue is solid for the year, and over estimates, but down from last year because of personal income tax reductions and severance taxes.

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W.Va. Analysts Develop New Tech To Visualize Flood Risks

West Virginia geospatial officials are developing new technology to help visualize flood and landslide risk in the state. The project aims to create more accessible and updated community-level flood risk data.

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Justice Calls On FEMA, Lawmakers To Supplement Storm Aid

After intense storms last week, Gov. Jim Justice is seeking federal aid from FEMA and the creation of an on-retainer state emergency fund by West Virginia lawmakers.

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