Is it the “resource curse,” or is it something in our own heads that makes us continually poor? When the New York Times wanted to do a 50th anniversary story on the War on Poverty, they came to McDowell County, West Virginia. “Poorest Counties Still Losing the War on Want” reads […]
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How bad is the staffing crisis in West Virginia’s jails and prisons? So bad, Gov. Jim Justice asked the National Guard to help with staffing. And he signed an order allowing corrections employees to keep unused vacation time, because they’ve been forced to work so much overtime. Even after a […]
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About one in three West Virginia high school grads needs to take remedial classes when they go to college — and that number is growing. Why are so many new college students so unprepared? Also on this week’s podcast, we’ll break down the results of the Alabama Senate race. If a Democrat […]
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“Jobs aren’t a silver bullet,” says Coalfield Development Corporation CEO Brandon Dennison. But they are a good start. Dennison’s social enterprise has helped 100 percent of its first 30 graduates find employment or further their education. Now, it’s hoping to repeat that success with 50 employees. Meanwhile, the larger goal […]
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