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West Virginians deserve to know how much is too much — and at what point the return on investment stops justifying the cost to our teachers, public employees, and retirees.” Read more: https://t.co/hbZCAu1vhH

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Pushkin Blasts Governor Jim Justice for Giving Nucor Steel Another $75 Million in Taxpayer Funds

Dec

2024

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WVDP Mourns the Passing of Former Delegate and Health Care Champion Pat White

Dec

2024

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WV Democratic Party Chair Questions Pardons

Dec

2024

Democrats fight for Working Families in West Virginia!

We're rebuilding - for a better West Virginia!

West Virginians deserve to know how much is too much — and at what point the return on investment stops justifying the cost to our teachers, public employees, and retirees.” Read more: https://t.co/hbZCAu1vhH

When a company with billions of dollars in cash reserves keeps coming back to the taxpayer trough for more and more handouts, it raises serious concerns about who is really benefitting from these deals. It’s time for the Justice administration to draw a line.

“To be clear – we're not opposed to all economic development incentives. West Virginians support smart economic development that creates jobs and strengthens our communities,” Pushkin said. “But there’s a big difference between strategic incentives and blank checks.

The new allocation, approved yesterday by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA), brings the total state-funded investment to $390 million — a staggering amount representing 8% of West Virginia’s General Revenue Budget.

West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin today criticized Governor Jim Justice for handing out another $75 million in taxpayer funds to Nucor Steel, on top of the $315 million already promised to the corporation.

West Virginians deserve to know how much is too much — and at what point the return on investment stops justifying the cost to our teachers, public employees, and retirees.” Read more: https://t.co/hbZCAu1vhH

When a company with billions of dollars in cash reserves keeps coming back to the taxpayer trough for more and more handouts, it raises serious concerns about who is really benefitting from these deals. It’s time for the Justice administration to draw a line.

“To be clear – we're not opposed to all economic development incentives. West Virginians support smart economic development that creates jobs and strengthens our communities,” Pushkin said. “But there’s a big difference between strategic incentives and blank checks.

The new allocation, approved yesterday by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA), brings the total state-funded investment to $390 million — a staggering amount representing 8% of West Virginia’s General Revenue Budget.

West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin today criticized Governor Jim Justice for handing out another $75 million in taxpayer funds to Nucor Steel, on top of the $315 million already promised to the corporation.

West Virginians deserve to know how much is too much — and at what point the return on investment stops justifying the cost to our teachers, public employees, and retirees.” Read more: https://t.co/hbZCAu1vhH

When a company with billions of dollars in cash reserves keeps coming back to the taxpayer trough for more and more handouts, it raises serious concerns about who is really benefitting from these deals. It’s time for the Justice administration to draw a line.

“To be clear – we're not opposed to all economic development incentives. West Virginians support smart economic development that creates jobs and strengthens our communities,” Pushkin said. “But there’s a big difference between strategic incentives and blank checks.

The new allocation, approved yesterday by the West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA), brings the total state-funded investment to $390 million — a staggering amount representing 8% of West Virginia’s General Revenue Budget.

West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin today criticized Governor Jim Justice for handing out another $75 million in taxpayer funds to Nucor Steel, on top of the $315 million already promised to the corporation.

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Pushkin Blasts Governor Jim Justice for Giving Nucor Steel Another $75 Million in Taxpayer Funds

WVDP Mourns the Passing of Former Delegate and Health Care Champion Pat White

WV Democratic Party Chair Questions Pardons