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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Jun. 12, 2025

Community Groups Ask Justice To Vote Against SNAP Proposal

According to the open letter, the committee proposal would shift up to $85 million in costs to the state for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program, also known as food stamps, by 2028. The groups worry the state would not support the program, putting families at risk.

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Health & Science Maria Young, May. 30, 2025

Heart Association Supports W.Va. Request To Remove Sugary Drinks From SNAP Purchases

The American Heart Association has submitted a letter in support of Gov. Patrick Morrisey's request for the federal government to remove sugary beverages from SNAP benefits.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, May. 21, 2025

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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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 17, 2025

EBT Scams On The Rise; Officials Advise Precautions

Nearly 150,000 West Virginia households depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. With rates of card skimming on the rise, officials are advising proactive measures to protect EBT cards.

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Economy Jack Walker, Apr. 07, 2025

New SNAP Restrictions May Spell Big Changes To Food Access In Small-Town W.Va.

Proposed changes to nutrition assistance in West Virginia could have implications for the state's rural community and the nation as a whole.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Apr. 07, 2025

How SNAP Restrictions Affect W.Va. And A Hot Dog Legacy Lives On, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, proposed changes in eligibility requirements and purchase limitations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could have big impacts on small-town West Virginia. And Skeenies Hot Dogs closed in 2018, but it comes alive for one day each year.

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