AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoSchool Funding: West Virginia’s Board of Education voted 7-1 to tell the state Supreme Court that the school funding formula fails to meet constitutional standards. Officials also proposed an overhaul for lawmakers to consider, as districts face budget gaps and closures. Gas Tax Debate: Democrats renewed calls for a special session to suspend the state gas tax as gasoline prices rise; some Republicans have also backed a pause. Rural Health: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $2 million for a statewide eye-care network, including screenings in 14 counties without a local eye doctor. Child Care: The Tri-Share program, which splits child-care costs among employers, workers and the state, is now open to employers in all 55 counties. Tucker County Tragedy: Searchers found 21-year-old University of Cincinnati student Thomas Donnelly dead after he was swept away while crossing a rain-swollen creek during a hiking trip.
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