- Though it remains well below the national level, median household incomes grew in West Virginia last year at a much higher rate than seen nationally, according to the latest U.S. Census estimates. The 8.3 percent increase equals about $3,129, bringing the median to $40,800 and a 45th ranking. The national median was $49,901, a 2 percent increase.
- The Census also released estimates on poverty rates, which also shows slight improvement for the Mountain State.
- Health insurance coverage estimates rounded out Tuesday's data release from the bureau. Public Broadcasting reports on all three topics (with audio), while The Associated Press focuses on the results for the 13-state Appalachian region.
- AP reports on a legislative audit that estimates that the state has saved less than $300,000 in drug costs from the efforts of the four-year-old Pharmaceutical Cost Management Council. State officials dispute some of the findings. The Gazette also has coverage.
- AP and The Gazette reported earlier on a uptick in medical malpractice claim filings, citing the West Virginia State Medical Association.
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A lawyer in Menis Ketchum's law firm recently tried to overturn medical lawsuit reforms that have helped keep our doctors in West Virginia. Menis Ketchum continues to advertise on television for clients willing to sue doctors and local healthcare providers.
He should not be elected to our Supreme Court.
Well, that's a slightly positive upturn on a few fronts, but WV still has a long, long way to go.
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