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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jun. 23, 2026

Federal Judge Blocks W.Va. Ban On SNAP Soda Purchases

West Virginia's SNAP soda ban, in effect since Jan. 1, was blocked Monday by a federal court order.

Health & Science Chris Schulz, Mar. 06, 2026

House Education Committee Tables School Nutrition Bill

The bill creates new limitations on added ingredients in food served to West Virginia students, ranging from aspartame to high fructose syrups.

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Education Chris Schulz, Jan. 24, 2026

Emergency School Funding, Supporting College Students And House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, emergency funding bills, tracking the legislature with student reporters and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw discusses his vision for the session.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Dec. 30, 2025

State’s SNAP Soda Ban Goes Into Effect Jan. 1

The push to ban sodas was first announced when U.S. Sec. of Health Robert F. Kennedy visited the state in March as part of Gov. Patrick Morrisey's “Four Pillars of a Healthy West Virginia.”

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Government Chris Schulz, Oct. 31, 2025

State Support For Food Banks Rises To $8.5 million

Friday afternoon Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced an additional $2.5 million for the state’s food banks and pantries, bringing the state’s emergency funding for nutritional support to over $8 million.

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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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