Who are you going to trust? Jim Justice or the Bureau of Labor Statistics?
Governor Jim Justice just a few minutes ago:
Since day one, my mission has been to put WV on a rocketship ride, and we've done exactly that. We’ve seen over $20B in economic development investments, creating 30,000+ jobs — and we’re not stopping! More goodness to come very, very soon. @WVaChamber https://t.co/JwIdqxW2DG
— Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) August 26, 2024
On the other hand:
All but 3 states have had positive job growth so far in 2024. WV ranks last, with -0.4% growth, with total nonfarm employment falling from 720,300 jobs in January to 717,200 jobs in July. pic.twitter.com/s28iHLsFmG
— Sean O’Leary (@OLearySW) August 23, 2024
That's quite a ride, governor! West Virginia is beginning to look a lot like your personal finance.