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A Conservative Budget for West Virginia

A Conservative Mountaineer Budget for West Virginia:   While conservatively aligned politicians have more recently taken power in West Virginia, the state has a strong history of practicing responsible, conservative budgeting. Through these practices, the growth of state government has stayed w… Read More
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Media Mention: West Virginia to end fiscal year with small budget surplus despite COVID-19

In this Washington Examiner article, Cardinal’s executive director, Garrett Ballengee, is quoted on West Virginia’s fiscal year-end surplus: The West Virginia-based, free-market Cardinal Institute had mixed opinions on the announcement. Although Executive Director Garrett Ballengee saw t… Read More
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Garrett Ballengee talks (more!) on the WV state budget on Talk Radio WRNR

Garrett Ballengee, executive director of the Cardinal Institute, discusses tax reform and the WV state budget on WRNR Talk Radio. Listen here: Talk Radio WRNR – June 6… Read More
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WV Budget Crisis Episode 2

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Governor’s Budget Proposal: Both Disappointing and Promising

For Immediate Release CONTACT: Garrett Ballengee 304-561-7634 Governor’s budget doubles down on bet that West Virginia’s prosperity to come from Charleston CHARLESTON, WV (February 9, 2017) — During yesterday’s address, the 36th Governor of West Virginia, Governor Jim Justice, offered his budget pro… Read More
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WV Budget Crisis Episode 1

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A Note From the Executive Director on the WV Budget Crisis (2016/2017)

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Garrett Ballengee talks tax reform and the WV state budget on WRNR Talk Radio

Garrett Ballengee, executive director of the Cardinal Institute, discusses tax reform and the WV state budget on WRNR Talk Radio. Listen to the full interview here!… Read More
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Policy Changes to Celebrate on West Virginia’s 160th

Wonderful Policy Changes to Celebrate in West Virginia On Tuesday, June 20th, our beloved West Virginia celebrates 160 years of statehood. While this year’s celebration may lack the same pomp and circumstance of 2013’s sesquicentennial, there’s plenty over the last 10 years to be excited about. &nbs… Read More
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West Virginia Cities Could Provide Growth Opportunities

A Look at Opportunity in Cities in the Nation’s Third Most Rural State When one thinks of West Virginia, many things are likely to come to mind: natural beauty, John Denver, coal, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, poverty, opioids, state pride, and so on down the line. What isn’t likely to… Read More