Top Counties with the most Hope Scholarship county recipients! Over 14,000 students across the state recieved the Hope Scholarship and these counties have the most recipients! Read the full report here: buff.ly/pXMzN4m

Continued growth and success for the Hope Scholarship Program! State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today released the 2025-2026 Hope Scholarship Annual Report, highlighting significant success for students making satisfactory academic progress, overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and continued growth in expanding educational opportunities for West Virginia students. For the full report click here: buff.ly/Hbdx6Xf

REMINDER TO ENTER TO WIN $5,000! West Virginia children in grades K-5 can enter to win $5,000 in a SMART529 college savings account by writing about their future. Here’s how it works: A child writes a short essay that begins with “When I grow up, I want to be a…”. They then tell why they chose that career. Be sure to enter by the deadline of December 11! For more information and to enter click here: buff.ly/1P6SANL

As part of Treasurer Pack's busy travel week, he stopped in Upshur and Taylor counties to meet with local leaders and listen to their needs. Visits on Wednesday included: - Roundtable discussion in Buckhannon with city leaders, Upshur County Commission and a West Virginia Wesleyan representitive - The Bicentennial & 88 Lounge in Buckhannon owned by Delegate Robbie Martin - Lunch with Taylor County economic leaders in Grafton - Tour of Grafton City Hospital

Changing the lives of families in central West Virginia every day! On Wednesday, Treasurer Pack had the opportunity to visit with Barbara Kincaid and the Central WV Center for Pregnancy Care - CWVCPC in Buckhannon. Barbara leads an incredible team that is a caring place for women in the area. The team has also made a remarkable recovery following flooding this summer. For more information visit cwvcpc.com/.

SMART529 rated top in the NATION in education savings plans! State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced all three of West Virginia’s SMART529 plans have once again earned Saving for College’s “Top of the Class” designation in its 2026 national 529 rankings. Read more: buff.ly/MjUK7vf Full rankings here: buff.ly/5QCoaFf

Last Friday, Treasurer Pack had the opportunity to meet with and speak to the Mason County Board of Education and other local leaders about the Treasurer’s Office Data Center County Analysis and the impact data centers could have on the county. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the report and for the great conversation! Full report here: buff.ly/plDLGmg

Grafton is the birthplace of Mother’s Day, founded by Anna Jarvis in May 1908. While in Grafton today meeting with local leaders, Treasurer Pack visited the International Mother’s Day Shrine. He wants to wish his mother, Janet Pack, a happy birthday which is tomorrow!

Nearly $42K to Education Alliance! State Treasurer Larry Pack was in Charleston on Tuesday where he presented nearly $42,000 in unclaimed property funds to the Education Alliance. The unclaimed property money came from liquidated shares and dividends. Read more: buff.ly/3uctcne

Last Wednesday, Treasurer Pack had the opportunity to attend and speak at the Get a Life event held at Bible Center School. Students were launched into the future where they have graduated high school and have a full-time job to help them learn financial literacy. Thank you to the volunteers and to all who participated!

West Virginia farmers and loggers are facing rising fuel costs. State Treasurer Larry Pack says it’s time to give them some relief. Treasurer Pack is urging state leaders to temporarily suspend state diesel fuel taxes and authorize the use of dyed off-road diesel on public highways, providing much-needed relief to West Virginia farmers, loggers and timber haulers struggling with rising fuel costs. This would lower the tax on diesel by more than 20 cents per gallon. Read more here: buff.ly/R78ayq5

Major steps forward in Calhoun County and beyond thanks to the hard working local leaders. On Monday, Treasurer Pack had the opportunity to speak at the announcement of Onward, Upward, a healthcare workforce acceleration program in Grantsville. The program is being backed by a $5.7 million Department of Labor grant and will be enabled across 14 counties in north central West Virginia.

On Friday, Students at Rivesville Middle School in Marion County completed the Get a Life financial literacy program. Kevin Egidi, Rivesville School Counselor, arranged the event and recruited volunteers from WVU Extension and parent organizations to help students learn how to stick to a monthly budget. Thank you to all who participated!

State Treasurer Larry Pack today released the following statement after learning of the passing of West Virginia businessman and philanthropist Ike Morris. Read more: buff.ly/Z6RG4VR

Preparing students for the workforce in Wyoming County! On Thursday, Treasurer Pack had the opportunity to tour Wyoming County Career and Technical Center with Principal Stacey Lusk. This center offers over a dozen programs including automotive, cosmetology, electrical, nursing, and welding. These programs make sure students graduate ready to work in quality jobs. Visit wcvtc.wyom.k12.wv.us to learn more!

The West Virginia Hope Scholarship Q2 funds are NOW AVAILABLE to Hope Scholarship recipients! If your student is connected to a school in the portal, please log in and pay Quarter Two tuition and fees! More information: buff.ly/ziChQLr

ENTER TO WIN $5,000! West Virginia children in grades K-5 can enter to win $5,000 in a SMART529 college savings account by writing about their future. Here’s how it works: A child writes a short essay that begins with “When I grow up, I want to be a…”. They then tell why they chose that career. Be sure to enter by the deadline of December 11! For more information and to enter click here: buff.ly/1P6SANL

West Virginia’s future won’t build itself. The decisions we make today will shape the Mountain State for generations to come. From job creation and education reform to infrastructure and government accountability, it’s time to put sound policy ahead of politics and focus on what moves West Virginia forward. Read more here: buff.ly/ni5rmNf