Federal Shutdown

Government Eric Douglas, Oct. 30, 2025

WV 211 Connects People With Needed Help

Federal employees are not receiving their paychecks, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s (SNAP) will be at least delayed for approximately 300,000 West Virginians in November.

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 28, 2025

Morrisey Announces Additional State Funds, Asks For Matching Public Donations To Meet State’s Food Needs

To address the growing need that has already doubled visits to area food banks and pantries, the governor announced an additional $13 million in available state funds. He hopes that amount can double with donations from West Virginians.

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 23, 2025

Feeding The Hungry Takes Center Stage At Morrisey Press Conference

Nationally, officials have warned that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may stop in November if the federal government shutdown continues.

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Government Briana Heaney, Dec. 20, 2024

National Park Prepares For Government Shutdown

As Congress struggles to fund government spending before a midnight deadline, a looming federal government shutdown could have a direct impact on West Virginia's National Parks operations. The Nationa...

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Government Randy Yohe, Sep. 26, 2023

Federal Government Shutdown Will Affect W.Va. Families, Seniors

The looming federal government shutdown will have a major effect on some of West Virginia’s most vulnerable: the very young and the elderly, when it comes to putting healthy food on the table.

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Education Chris Schulz, Sep. 26, 2023

State Schools Eye Impact Of Government Shutdown

West Virginia schools rely on several federal grants, including child nutrition programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and special education funds from the U.S. Department of Education.

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