Sizing Up the Stimulus, II (Updated)

West Virginia could see nearly $1.8 billion from the federal stimulus bill over the next several years, The Associated Press reports, citing the latest batch of estimates.

"The spending covers an array of areas among several broad categories," the article said. "$671 million for health care and safety net type services; $643 for education and work force training; $323 million for roads and other infrastructure; $71 million for energy-related efforts; and $31 million for public safety."

AP also offers a more detailed breakdown of the funding, and notes that "the amount reflects direct funding as well as grants and money that hinges on state matching dollars or policy changes in such areas as unemployment compensation."

Update: MetroNews talks to Manchin Commerce Secretary Kelly Goes and House Finance Chairman Harry Keith White, D-Mingo, about the stimulus estimates.

Update II: the Charleston Daily Mail scrutinizes the stimulus job estimates, while Stateline.org has a photo of Gov. Joe Manchin leaving Monday's White House meeting on the legislation.