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Concern Arises over Food Assistance Program Cuts Under Trump Bill
JD Vance · Brooklyn Park

Concern Arises over Food Assistance Program Cuts Under Trump Bill

58% Center coverage: 41 sources
There are concerns about what the president's tax and spending cuts bill could mean for programs that many families depend on to put food on the table.See the Story
Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules
Alabama Politics · Montgomery

Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules

50% Center coverage: 16 sources
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Use of Opioid Settlement Funds Is the Center of Debate at Commission Meeting
Health · West Virginia

Use of Opioid Settlement Funds Is the Center of Debate at Commission Meeting

Coverage: 8 sources
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - Use of opioid settlement funds took centerstage at a recent meeting of the Mercer County Commission. Local EMS workers said they had immediate operational needs which needed to be met, while commissioners were considering the most sustainable use of the funds in the long term. Responders with Princeton Rescue Squad stated they should be clear candidates for the funding. While Commissioner Greg Puckett was in agreement that…See the Story

A New Law Makes Orphaned Gas Wells Easier to Fix, but Taxpayers Still Pay

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
In May, state officials and lawmakers gathered at the Heritage Port Amphitheater in Wheeling to celebrate passage of a bill that updated the standards governing how natural gas wells can be cleaned up, approving a less costly alternative.  But the measure doesn’t curb the growth of the state’s responsibility for orphaned wells or prevent the costs from falling onto West Virginians. In his speech, Gov. Patrick Morrisey spoke of the risks to “surf…Ontario, Canada · OntarioSee the Story

West Virginians already struggle to get health care. It’s about to get much worse.

67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Emergency rooms in West Virginia are overwhelmed with patients. Cots sit in hallways. Patients in waiting rooms scream in pain. Many people who use drugs don’t have local treatment centers. Local doctors’ offices are in short supply. West Virginians already struggle to find the health care they need. It’s about to get much, much worse.  Republicans in Congress are closing in on the final passage of a funding bill that would drastically cut Medic…Health Care · BangorSee the Story

Judges spoke up for kids in danger. West Virginia’s judicial panel wants to silence them.

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
When WV judges tried to help at-risk kids, they were investigated and told to stay silent. They aren’t giving up.West Virginia · West VirginiaRead Article

WV’s digital divide will expand after Trump's funding cuts

Coverage: 2 sources
For about a decade at the Burnsville Public Library, Beth Anderson has taught seniors and young adults how to set up email accounts, write resumes and book online doctors’ appointments.  Anderson, the library’s director, wrote her own curriculum to help dozens of Braxton County residents with basic computer skills.  Burnsville County Public Library Director Beth Anderson and her son Aaron visit the state Capitol during Library Day on Feb. 13, 20…West Virginia · West VirginiaSee the Story

WV power companies propose slashing solar benefit

Coverage: 2 sources
As electricity rates continue to soar, some businesses, homeowners and organizations across West Virginia have been supplementing with solar to save money. But under a proposal by utility companies, people could lose that option. Currently, Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power credit solar customers for the excess energy they generate at the same rate the two companies charge for power, a policy known as net metering. That credit helps offset th…West Virginia · West VirginiaSee the Story

500K from Morrisey’s inaugural fund goes to political non-profit

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
The inaugural committee for Gov. Patrick Morrisey donated $500,000 to a non-profit run by a long-time political operative, for the second time in two months.  Under state law, the inaugural committee is required to spend all monies it collects, and leftover money needs to go to some kind of charity. On May 29, the committee donated the funds to the West Virginia Prosperity Group Inc., according to a recent report filed with the secretary of stat…West Virginia · West VirginiaRead Article

Maggie Hutchison joins board of Mountain State Spotlight

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Maggie Hutchison of Lewisburg Maggie Hutchison of Lewisburg has joined Mountain State Spotlight’s Board of Directors. Hutchison served more than 25 years in the Department of Defense, including more than 20 years in senior management and leadership positions. She served eight years as Deputy Director of a major operational directorate within the Naval Air Systems Command where she managed more than 200 employees. Later, as a consultant, Hutchiso…West Virginia · West VirginiaRead Article

As Coal Miners Face Layoffs, Federal Cuts to Public Assistance Also Loom

60% Left coverage: 5 sources
As West Virginians face possible cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, they are also being hit hard in the job market.Layoffs · West VirginiaSee the Story

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