An independent research organization advancing policies that increase opportunity for all West Virginians through credible and accessible research and advocacy
Charleston, WV
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West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
As 2027 marketplace open enrollment approaches, people facing higher premiums may turn to subpar health products outside the marketplace. But these products lack benefits and consumer protections that are standard in ACA plans: cbpp.org/blog/health-coverag…
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
The question of adequate funding for West Virginia’s schools is heating up in court.
One school-funding lawsuit is heading to the state Supreme Court. Another lawsuit on similar grounds is being prepared by Berkeley County schools officials.
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"About 140 public schools have closed across the state since 2011. The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy points to declining enrollment, the end of COVID relief funds, funds diverted to the Hope Scholarship and an outdated school funding formula as contributors."
In Mingo County, teachers helped one low-income student go on to become a first-generation college student. She wanted her son to attend the same school. But now that it's losing funds to the Hope Scholarship, she too will probably have to homeschool.
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West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
The @WestVirginiaAG alleges WV Rivers engaged in “unfair” or “deceptive” practices through claims that fossil fuels cause climate change, severe weather, and economic damage, treating the group’s climate advocacy and scientific claims as potential commercial fraud.
Attorney General J.B. McCuskey’s office issued an investigatory subpoena to West Virginia Rivers Coalition for a decade of records on climate claims, internal deliberations, fundraising and partnerships.
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West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
We used to have a federal survey that measured hunger in America, but the Trump administration stopped conducting the survey right after the bill that cut food assistance was passed.
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
In Raleigh County, Mabscott Elementary teachers buy their low-income students new clothes and take their clothes home to wash. Now the small school is on track to close, and parents worry their kids will become nameless and faceless. Lawmakers could help.
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West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
Since 2011, there have been roughly 80,000 more deaths than births in West Virginia – a statistic that “impacts everything,” O’Leary said.
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West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
School closures are forcing some people into using the voucher when their first *choice* of a public school nearby is taken from them, in some cases when it isn’t their preference. That’s why all hope # growth isn’t necessarily proof of popularity or preference
Not that I have opinions but one could say this aged poorly.
Roane County had the largest drop in public school enrollment this year-- after two schools closed at the end of 2025-26 school year.
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"The most likely reason for the larger-than-expected cut is the impact of the 2025 reconciliation law shifting enormous new SNAP costs to states. CBO estimated the cost shift mandate would have no impact until 2028. But it has already led many states to erect barriers to SNAP."
About 5.5 million people, including about 2 million children, have lost SNAP since the 2025 reconciliation law was enacted. As participation losses far exceed CBO’s estimates, Congress should delay the law’s SNAP cost shift to states: cbpp.org/blog/congress-must-…
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
NEW: U.S. corporations are paying the lowest tax rate seen in decades.
706 major corporations collectively paid a federal income tax rate of just 10.4%, less than half the statutory rate.
114 corporations paid zero.
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West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
About 2 million kids have lost SNAP since deep cuts were enacted last year. The ripple effects: Kids losing SNAP also lose automatic enrollment for free meals at school. And as more kids lose SNAP, their schools may be forced to drop Community Eligibility. washingtonpost.com/education…
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
Now with a chart. West Virginia is adding an average of just 122 jobs per month in 2026
West Virginia didn’t lose any jobs in September, but it didn’t gain any either. lmi.workforcewv.org/data-rel…
Changes to SNAP as a result of HR 1 are leaving tens of thousands of West Virginians without the food assistance they need.
Check out this video where Rev. Dyson, Executive Director of the WV Council of Churches, and @sethano break down what’s at stake and what we can do.
"Tamaya Browder, education policy fellow for the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, said the lawsuit reflects longstanding concerns about the program’s effect on public school funding and its lack of transparency." wvnews.com/statejournal/news…
"In Mingo County, Browder said, only one school has received voucher funds. New Beginnings Christian School is the county’s only private educational institution."
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
A religious microschool in Moundsville has no traditional grading or academic tracking and one teacher. The founder said public schools had liter boxes for kids.
Students can use the Hope Scholarship to attend.
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