Finally, we want to grow workforce participation. That labor participation really matters. That's a big goal for me and should be a big goal for the state. Right now. West Virginia is unfortunately at the bottom in the country in terms of workforce participation of 54.3% compared to the national average of about 62%. We have to make strides in in this area and get more people back to work. That's how we're going to really fuel our comeback. (08:35–08:47)
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