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Alayna Degenhardt is a reporter with PolitiFact West Virginia and a student at West Virginia University.

Featured Statements

Woody Thrasher
stated on August 21, 2019 in a tweet:

"West Virginia is sixth overall in the average number of at-risk youth."

By Alayna Degenhardt • December 6, 2019
Joe Manchin
stated on September 9, 2019 in a Facebook post:

"West Virginia Department of Education reported over 10,000 children and youth have been identified as homeless for the 2018-2019 school year."

By Alayna Degenhardt • October 11, 2019