West Virginia
43
Fiscal Ranking
West Virginia ranks 43rd among the US states for its fiscal health.
7
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking
In 2015, West Virginia experienced the seventh highest impact of federal regulations.
43
Health Care Ranking
West Virginia ranks near the bottom in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index.
23
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws
CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.
+1.15 B
Rainy Day Fund
West Virginia has $1.15 billion more than it needs to weather a recession of average severity.
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