WCHS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is calling on SNAP agencies across the country to release personal information about those who are in the program. Read the full article. Almost two dozen groups across West Virginia are urging Gov. Patrick Morrisey to not allow this to happen within the state, including West Virginia Citizen…
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West Virginia MetroNews - Nearly two dozen organizations have asked Gov. Patrick Morrisey to not comply with a federal request to provide personal identifying information like names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and addresses of SNAP recipients with federal officials. Read the full article. In a letter addressed to the governor, they wrote: “If Governor…
West Virginia Watch, Charleston Gazette-Mail - A group of West Virginia advocacy and food assistance organizations is calling on Gov. Patrick Morrisey not to comply with a request from the federal government for personal information belonging to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as food stamps. Read the full article. The 22…
For Immediate Release: August 8, 2025 Contact: Renee Alves, (559)-916-5939 Charleston, WV— In July, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance to states to move ahead with implementing President Donald J. Trump’s executive order by creating a national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) information database including the personal identifying information of SNAP participants and their families. This guidance directed states to…
WCHS, MSN - West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy senior policy outreach director Seth DiStefano isn't so sure the Make America Healthy Again initiative is in the best interest of West Virginians. Read the full article. “This has nothing to do with health,” DiStefano said. On Monday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s request to remove soda…
West Virginia Watch - West Virginia’s plan to stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from being used to purchase soda will cost state retailers thousands of dollars to purchase new equipment, a representative of a trade association said Wednesday. Read the full article. Traci Nelson, president of the West Virginia Oil Marketers and Grocers Association,…
This publication is part one of a two-part series outlining federal changes to the ACA Marketplace. Click here to read part two. In July, Congress passed a sweeping budget reconciliation bill that cements the largest cuts to health care and food security in US history. Supported by all four members of West Virginia’s Congressional delegation, these cuts…
West Virginia Watch, Yahoo News - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially approved West Virginia’s plan to disallow the use of federal food assistance benefits to purchase soda and sugary drinks. Read the full article. Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Monday joined USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary…
Note: This is a guest publication authored by our partners at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Overview The Republicans’ harmful megabill, enacted through budget reconciliation on July 4, will raise costs for West Virginia families and take health coverage, food assistance, and other essentials away from West Virginians who are already struggling to…
The Intermountain - I am astounded that the United States Congress passed the Reconciliation Bill, also known as the Big Beautiful Bill. Read the full article. The West Virginia Congressional Delegation, including Senator Capito, Senator Justice, Representative Miller, and Representative Moore, should understand how disappointing their support of this legislation is. I work with vulnerable,…