West Virginia is one of a handful of states offering programs that give workers financial incentives to relocate to places where they will have a lower cost of living.
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Ascend West Virginia is one of dozens of relocation initiatives across the country offering cash and other incentives to move to states needing an economic boost. Here's how they're working out.
West Virginia is one of a handful of states offering programs that give workers financial incentives to relocate to places where they will have a lower cost of living.
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