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Government Emily Rice,

Heating Cost Assistance Deadline Extended

The deadline to apply for LIEAP assistance to cover heating costs this winter has been extended to Dec. 13.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

Applications For Heating Assistance Open Through November

With colder days around the corner, West Virginians can apply for assistance to help cover home heating costs.  The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) assists eligible, low-income househo...

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

Lawmakers Hear Updates On DHHR Reorganization

The three appointed secretaries of the new bureaus of the DHHR provided lawmakers with updates on restructuring within the department. Legislation passed in 2023 required the department to be reorganized and split into three agencies after concerns of inefficiencies in the system.

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Education Delaney Wells,

DHHR Opens Applications For School Clothing Allowance

The West Virginia DHHR Bureau of Family Assistance will begin accepting applications for school clothing allowance on July 1.

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