COVID-19 Relief Funds

Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 25, 2024

Former DHHR Official Pleads Guilty In COVID Test Fraud Case

A West Virginia man pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal investigators while he was an official with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

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Government WVPB Staff, Dec. 07, 2023

Renewable Energy Progress And Combating COVID-19 Relief Fraud, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, illegally obtaining COVID-19 relief funds is being called “the greatest fraud of our generation.” One of the front liners in investigating COVID-19 fraud is Northern West Virginia U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Randy Yohe spoke with the federal prosecutor about the extent of this crime against taxpayers, and how the public can help fight back.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Mar. 23, 2023

Unite Us W.Va. Provides Assistance During Rollback Of Pandemic Benefits

Now that the state public health emergency has ended, monthly SNAP benefits have returned to the pre-COVID-19 public health emergency level based on the household’s income, assets, household size, and other non-financial factors.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Feb. 21, 2023

Setting The Stage: The Consolidated Appropriations Act

During the COVID-19 pandemic, benefits were expanded and restrictions loosened to help immediate needs across the country. Now, federal lawmakers are reigning in this spending through actions such as the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 03, 2023

Reporter Roundtable Explores Health Legislation

On this episode of The Legislature Today, there have been a number of health-related issues discussed this legislative session – from gender-affirming care, to PEIA coverage and foster care. For this week’s reporter roundtable, Chris Schulz speaks with WVPB’s Appalachia Health News Reporter Emily Rice and Allen Siegler from Mountain State Spotlight.

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Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 02, 2023

A Look At Education Challenges And Proposals

On this episode of The Legislature Today, from school safety to student success, there has already been a lot of discussion around the state's educational system this legislative session. Education Reporter Chris Schulz sat down with two West Virginia teachers to discuss the state of our schools and some of the proposed changes.

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