Reuters - For Larry Jackson, a Donald Trump-backing Republican hoping to unseat his party's incumbent in a West Virginia congressional primary next year, the fight in the U.S. Congress over Affordable Care Act subsidies is both personal and political ammunition. Read the full article. Jackson, 42, says steep ACA premium hikes facing West Virginians — estimated…
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West Virginia Watch - Just this month, the state agency that administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program announced the implementation of new restrictions that are expected to take food assistance away from thousands of West Virginians — including older adults between 55-64, veterans, parents of teenagers and former foster youth. Read the full op-ed. More than 60,000…
West Virginia MetroNews - It had been almost a decade since Tanya Drummond needed help from her local food pantry. But at the end of last week, Drummond sat on a bench in the intake room alongside her young granddaughter. Read the full article. “Just trying to get a little bit to make it,” said…
Connect Bridgeport - Temperatures will soon be dropping as winter is on its way. The Bruce Carter United Orthopaedic and Spine Center is holding the annual “Coats for kids” drive to provide children in need with a coat this holiday season. Read the full article. While you are shopping for new coats for your family, think about…
OBP TV - The Trump administration says it will restart the national food aid program known as SNAP using money from a Department of Agriculture contingency fund but will only pay out half the amount participants would normally receive. Read the full article. In a court filing, officials said depleting that fund means “no funds will remain…
West Virginia Watch, Yahoo News - Gov. Patrick Morrisey probably thought he was doing something good to help people who will not receive their SNAP benefits because of the ongoing government shutdown. Read the full article. The state had found $13 million that “had come in from the COVID era and that had been sitting there” that…
WOAY - Do you have questions about how federal funding changes could impact health care in your community? Read the full article. A community conversation is happening this week in Fayette County focused on how the One Big Beautiful Bill could impact local health care. The free event will take place on Wednesday, November 5, from 5:30…
West Virginia Watch - West Virginians insured through the federal government’s health insurance marketplace should expect some sticker shock when shopping for 2026 plans, but experts say it’s important they follow what’s happening in Washington. Read the full article. Open enrollment for 2026 began Nov. 1 and continues through Jan. 15. West Virginia has the…
WBOY, Yahoo News - With no recent progress on securing additional funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), local organizations across West Virginia are stepping up to ensure no one in the community goes hungry. Read the full article. American Legion Post 31 in Shinnston hosted a free lunch and dinner on Sunday for anyone…
West Virginia MetroNews - West Virginians on expanded enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act are about to get sticker shock. Read the full article. About 50,000 to 60,000 West Virginians will see higher prices as open enrollment begins without an extension of subsidies through the federal government. West Virginia is expected to be…