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…
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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…
WTOV9 - The HOPE Scholarship in West Virginia, offering up to $5,400 per student annually, is sparking debate as it impacts public school funding. Read the full article. With nearly $250 million allocated to the scholarship each year, more students are opting for private schools, leaving public schools facing uncertainty. And officials say that's chipping…
West Virginia MetroNews - Senator Shelley Moore Capito says she has signed on as a sponsor of a standalone bill to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as the federal government shutdown continues. Read the full article. The “Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025” now has 29 cosponsors, including Capito. West Virginia’s other senator, Jim Justice, is not…
WVVA - Governor Patrick Morrisey sits down with WVVA in a one-on one interview with a call to action, urging West Virginians to donate to food banks amidst the ongoing Government Shutdown. Read the full article. “Through all the work we’re doing, that should buy us at least a couple weeks of time, but we’re…
WVVA - In a list ranking all of the states in the nation, the mountain state is coming in dead last when it comes to best places to work. Read the full article. West Virginia is ranked as the worst state in the United states. The study focused on two areas: Job market statistics and economic environment…
Charleston Gazette-Mail - We’re rapidly heading toward the longest government shutdown in history. It’s no surprise that the Republican Party has congressional majorities and the White House, again, for the second lengthy federal shutdown in the past six years. Read the full article. The last shutdown ran 35 days. Though Democrats won majorities in the…