Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
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Medicaid Rally Protests Proposed Budget Cuts
Set up across the street from the federally funded Cabin Creek Health Care Center, advocates, clients and healthcare providers spoke out against the federal budget bill that – if passed in its current form – would cut $700 billion in Medicaid funding.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUs & Them: Black West Virginians With Substance Use Disorder Face Unique Challenges
The Trump administration’s proposed spending cuts could jeopardize Medicaid funding—a lifeline for many West Virginians who face the nation’s highest overdose rate. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay explores how Medicaid dollars support recovery organizations and the unique challenges confronting Black West Virginians with substance use disorder.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLocal Healthcare Advocates Ask U.S. Senators To Reject RFK Jr.’s Nomination
Local health care advocates asked Senator Shelley Moore Capito and incoming Senator Jim Justice to vote against President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of health and human services, RFK Jr.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSign Up Now For Healthcare Through The ACA
Friday, Nov. 1 is the first day of open enrollment, providing West Virginians the opportunity to enroll in a low-cost health insurance plan through the federal government.
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Advocates Celebrate Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary
Advocates gathered in Charleston to celebrate the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Sees Record Increase In ACA Enrollments
West Virginians broke records in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment numbers during the ACA’s 10th open enrollment period. The state saw an increase of nearly 23 percent, the sixth highest increase in the nation.
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