West Virginians relying on food stamps are hoping the government reopens. Politicians are busy blaming each other. Already contending with health care cuts, struggling West Virginians now face food stamp delays appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.| Mountain State Spotlight
Under state law, millions of dollars from medical cannabis sales should’ve funded medical research, addiction help and law enforcement. But state officials have said they can’t touch the money. West Virginia has collected $34 million from its medical cannabis program. It hasn’t spent a penny. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.| Mountain State Spotlight
Long waitlists are forcing parents into impossible choices, with some even leaving the workforce, as child care centers struggle with demand. ‘If they don’t have child care, they can’t work’: Parents and providers share stories of the struggle for child care appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.| Mountain State Spotlight
On August 11, 2025, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued more detailed estimates of the impact of the budget reconciliation law (H.R. 1 or P.L. 119-21) on health coverage. Consistent with f…| Center For Children and Families
Rural West Virginians lack ERs, addiction treatment and infant care. Congress is rushing through a bill to make survival even harder.| Mountain State Spotlight
