Washington Post, WV News - Hampshire Memorial Hospital is nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains, past more than 20 miles of winding mountain roads dotted with lush trees and ridges. It is the only hospital for a county that spans 645 square miles and, for many of its 24,000 residents, is the sole option for…
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WOWK - On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss the conflict between Iran and Israel, flooding in Wheeling, Juneteenth and the Big Beautiful Bill. Read the full article. In Segment 1, we talk to Congresswoman Carol Miller (R) of District 1 about America’s stance on the…
West Virginia Watch, Times West Virginian - Proposed cuts to Medicaid in Congress’ budget reconciliation bill would have “detrimental” effects to communities in West Virginia, the head of a state rural health organization told reporters Monday. Read the full article. Seven rural hospitals in West Virginia would be at risk of closure if the cuts…
State Journal - The 2025 Kids Count Data Book was recently published, showcasing where each state ranks in several areas like education, health and economic well-being for children. Read the full article. West Virginia ranked 41st in overall well-being, an improvement from the last data book, where the state was 44th. Sean O’Leary, Kids Count…
WTAP - The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is making headlines across the nation. Read the full article. The proposed legislation seeks to make sweeping changes to federal spending and extend tax cuts passed in 2017. But what could it mean for the Mountain State? Stakeholders in West Virginia are divided on the One Big…
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…
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,…