Latest Fact Checks By Rebecca Jerome

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Fact-checking median pay for black, Hispanic, Native American women

By Garrett Spikes , Rebecca Jerome
May 16, 2019
"Black women make only around 63 cents while Native American women earn 58 cents, and Hispanic women make just 54 cents in comparison to every…
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Does West Virginia rank in the top quarter of states for education spending?

By Mylana Chico , Rebecca Jerome
May 10, 2019
"West Virginia spends more tax dollars on public education than all but 13 other states and the District of Columbia."
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Did states with charter schools cluster below West Virginia in ACT scores?

By Mylana Chico , Rebecca Jerome
April 4, 2019
In the state rankings for ACT test scores, West Virginia "is 30th. Which states are listed in the bottom? 15 states with charter schools."
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Did opioid overdose deaths in West Virginia fall by 8.5%?

By Mylana Chico , Rebecca Jerome
February 22, 2019
"Thanks to successful federal, state, and local efforts, preliminary statistics show opioid overdose deaths are down 8.5% in West Virginia."
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