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WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — A new report from personal finance company WalletHub ranks West Virginia last in the nation for overall economic performance. The report, “2026’s Best & Worst State Economies,” ...
News United States » West Virginia » Economy: Coal industry provides $21 billion, 36,000 jobs to West Virginia economy: Study says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — A new study reports that coal mining and coal-fired power generation continue to play a major role in West Virginia’s economy. The report from the West Virginia University ...
News United States » West Virginia » Economy: 46. West Virginia
Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, Positive/AA-, Positive Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators ...
News United States » West Virginia » Economy: West Virginia Wesleyan College generates $75.5 million in statewide economic impact, according to new report
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) contributes an estimated $75.5 million to West Virginia’s economy annually, supporting approximately 605 jobs statewide, according to the 2025 Economic Impact Rep ...
News United States » West Virginia » Economy: West Virginia Attorney General McCuskey issues subpoenas on environmental groups
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office subpoenaed at least six environmental groups, asking for records regarding climate change, in a move at least one advocated called a “fishing ...