Mountain State Spotlight, Times West Virginian - Rep. Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, is leading the effort to make budget cuts, initiated by the Trump Administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, legal. Read the full article. Moore, a freshman Congressman who represents the northern half of the state, was tapped to lead the new work group billed…
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WCHS - People came together on Wednesday outside of a private event West Virginia representative Carol Miller was attending in hopes of catching her attention about their concerns when voting on the House of Representatives budget. Read the full article. This is part of a series of similar demonstrations that several coalitions in the state…
WTAP - New data show that West Virginia has seen some modest improvements in child well-being, but the state continues to lag behind its neighbors in several key ways. Read the full article. The Kids Count Data Book, released annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, tracks children’s health, education, economic security and family stability…
Huntington Herald-Dispatch - As the deadline for homeschooled and private students to receive the Hope Scholarship’s full funding comes to a close Sunday, West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack has encouraged parents to enroll. Read the full article. In a news release Thursday, Pack said, ”I am encouraging families to apply online by June 15…
Charleston Gazette-Mail, Coal Valley News, Huntington Herald-Dispatch - Kimberly Barker says Medicaid is a lifeline for the Mountain State, and it's also vital coverage that has kept her healthy. Read the full article. In July 2009, Barker left an abusive relationship. "I was attacked and strangled by a boyfriend," she recalled. "I don’t think I…
West Virginia Watch, Yahoo News - West Virginia’s ranking for child well-being has made slight improvements, but the state is still struggling with students meeting basic academic benchmarks. Read the full article. The new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation said that in 2024, 75% of West Virginia’s fourth graders were not proficient…
For Immediate Release: June 12, 2025 Contact: Alex Gallo, (610)-283-4844 CHARLESTON, WV — Local and state health care providers, food banks, and advocacy organizations are calling on Senators Capito and Justice to protect vital care and services for Mountaineers ahead of a pending budget vote in the Senate. The House of Representatives advanced its budget bill last month,…
West Virginia Watch, Times West Virginian - As legislation cutting a food assistance program that helps feed thousands of state residents makes its way through Congress, several advocacy groups, businesses and organizations are calling on West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice to speak against the plan. Read the full article. “Given that SNAP is the most…
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - Two more school districts have been placed under states of emergency by the state Board of Education. The board is also gearing up for a confrontation over vaccine requirements. Read the full article. The West Virginia Board of Education voted to declare states of emergency in Boone and Randolph county…
Public News Service, Clay County Free Press - A new report shows West Virginia has improved the well-being of its children but the Mountain State still ranks the in the bottom tier of states for measures such as child poverty, education and health. Read the full article. The findings come from the 2025 Kids Count Data…