Health & Science

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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Appeals Court Sends Cabell/Huntington Opioid Case Back To Judge

In 2017, Huntington and Cabell County filed one of the first lawsuits against opioid distributors AmeriSource Bergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson Corporation. The area has long been considered ground zero for the opioid epidemic in a state also considered one of the worst hit.  

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Wheeling To Close Managed Camp Site For Unhoused

Last week, the Wheeling City Council voted to ask the city manager to withdraw an exemption from the city's public camping ban for a managed encampment.

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PEIA Premiums May Rise Again In Next Fiscal Year

Health insurance premiums for public employees will rise about 3% if a proposal before the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board is approved. 

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