# West Virginia's Economic Stagnation | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-09-18T17:40:13+00:00
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West Virginia’s economy is in deep trouble—dead last in job growth and personal income, with crushing tax burdens and a stubbornly low labor force participation rate. While some blame aging populations and disability rates, the real issue is simple: too many capable adults aren’t working. The fix? Create jobs by cutting red tape and taxes, leveraging the state’s natural resources—and bring in more people through programs like Ascend WV, which has already attracted thousands of new residents who stay and contribute. It’s time to stop making excuses and start building a thriving workforce. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://wvmetronews.com/2026/09/17/jobs-can-fix-a-lot-including-bad-stats/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ca5b6ad1713f4d3e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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