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Governor Requests Soda Be Removed From SNAP Eligibility

West Virginians who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may no longer be able to use those benefits to purchase some sugary drinks if a request to the federal government from Gov. Patrick Morrisey goes through. 

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New Department Of Health Secretary Announces Initiatives

West Virginia’s new secretary of the Department of Health was sworn into office Friday and announced goals to increase efficiency within the department with AI software, among other initiatives.

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A SNAP Program Incentivizing Healthy Eating Has Paused Due To Lack Of Funding

A program that doubles or triples nutrition assistance benefits when consumers use them at local farmers’ markets has been temporarily paused because of a lack of funding. The problem is the program’s popularity.

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