Tax and Budget

October 1, 2025 by WVCBP
Government Shutdown Over Health Care Subsidies that Would Help West Virginians Brings Many Impacts

West Virginia Watch, Yahoo News - The federal government began a shutdown early Wednesday morning after the deadlocked U.S. Congress failed to approve a funding bill before the beginning of the new fiscal year to keep services running. Read the full article. The shutdown comes as Republicans and Democrats stand at odds over federal funding priorities. Democrats…

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September 29, 2025 by WVCBP
Front Porch Conversations: A Government Shutdown?

Real WV - Welcome to our Front Porch! Read the full article. On September 24, President Donald Trump wrote the following on Truth Social about a possible government shutdown:  “The Democrats want Illegal Aliens, many of them VIOLENT CRIMINALS, to receive FREE Healthcare. The Democrats want $500 Million Dollars to help Radical Left News Outfits.…

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September 24, 2025 by Rhonda Rogombe
Local Meeting was Held in McDowell County to Discuss the Future of Health Care

WVNS, MSN - The Jack Caffrey Arts and Culture Center in Welch hosted an informative meeting to discuss the future of health care. Read the full article. The meeting was hosted by the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy with dozens in attendance. The meeting comes after the recent enactment of H.R. 1 by…

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September 24, 2025 by WVCBP
W.Va. Center on Budget and Policy Tracks Public School Closures and Consolidation

WCHS - A nonprofit has launched a new website to keep track of public school closures across West Virginia. Read the full article. The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy added a tracker to its webpage that provides a breakdown of proposals and approvals. Declining student enrollment, changes in funding and increasing interest in the Hope…

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September 19, 2025 by WVCBP
Morrisey Calling on West Virginians to Provide Input on Rural Healthcare in Hopes of Receiving Federal Funding

The Real WV - On September 15, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under the direction of Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, provided details on how states may apply for funding from the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program created through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, part of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” Now, West Virginia…

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September 18, 2025 by WVCBP
Morrisey Seeks Public Input on West Virginia’s Rural Health Care Fund Application

West Virginia Watch, Charleston Gazette-Mail - Gov. Patrick Morrisey is asking for public input on West Virginia’s application for millions of dollars in federal funding meant to target rural health.  Read the full article. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opened the application process for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program on…

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