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Government Jack Walker,

Job Training Would Be Required For Grocery Benefits Under Bill

A bill under consideration in the West Virginia Senate would require participants in a grocery assistance program receive job training if they are currently unemployed.

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Government Randy Yohe,

Huntington Home Repair Project Has Statewide Potential

A home repair program in Huntington that brings nationwide volunteers together with hometown groups continues to grow on several levels.

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Lawmakers Begin Pushing for State Earned Income Tax Credit

While lawmakers discuss ways to fix the state’s projected budget deficit, a related piece of legislation is beginning to take shape -- the creation of a…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Obesity Rate Increases in W.Va. Children from Low-Income Families

Obesity rates among West Virginia children in low-income families have increased by 2 percent from 2010 to 2014.West Virginia's obesity rate among young…

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