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A reader-supported West Virginia newsroom exposing abuses of power in our state. Investigative. Independent. Nonprofit. Got a tip? https://t.co/WodMlZxtJb
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Despite state officials investing millions of dollars in big companies like Form Energy and Nucor during the Justice administration, Gov. Morrisey is focused on targeted investments instead.
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Despite Justice-era business investments and tax cuts fueled by COVID-funding, West Virginia still ranks last in job growth.
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“You don't save $326 billion by targeting only a few people supposedly on a couch.” New Medicaid rules mean working, disabled & low-income West Virginians could lose their health care. Here’s what you need to know.
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Politicians said work requirements would get people back to work. They’ll actually kick poor and working people off Medicaid.
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As West Virginia’s budget is no longer flush with pandemic federal funding, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is cautiously investing in economic development.
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Despite Justice-era business investments and tax cuts fueled by COVID-funding, West Virginia still ranks last in job growth.
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Under new Medicaid work requirements, even working people could lose health insurance if they can’t prove they have a job.
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Politicians said work requirements would get people back to work. They’ll actually kick poor and working people off Medicaid.
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What are some issues that you wish you had more information about? Come chat with us on Aug. 8 and 9 in Kingwood and Morgantown. RSVP below.
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Next month, Mountain State Spotlight and League of Women Voters Morgantown – Monongalia County will be in Kingwood and Morgantown on a listening and education tour to inform our coverage of the...
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NEW: After Justice's COVID cash-fueled tax cuts and business deals, Morrisey takes a targeted approach to growing jobs.
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Despite Justice-era business investments and tax cuts fueled by COVID-funding, West Virginia still ranks last in job growth.
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Medicaid work requirements could remove thousands of West Virginia residents and millions of Americans from the low-income health insurance program, whether they’re working or not.
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Politicians said work requirements would get people back to work. They’ll actually kick poor and working people off Medicaid.
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Congress cut Medicaid for West Virginians to stop “fraud.” But patients weren’t the ones stealing.
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Politicians said Medicaid patients are milking the system and took away their health care. But providers are the ones at fault.
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Even working people will likely lose health insurance, following the passage of a bill members of Congress said would get people off the couch and back to work.
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Politicians said work requirements would get people back to work. They’ll actually kick poor and working people off Medicaid.
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What are some issues that you wish you knew more about? Come tell us in Kingwood and Morgantown on Aug. 8 and 9. RSVP with the link below.
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Next month, Mountain State Spotlight and League of Women Voters Morgantown – Monongalia County will be in Kingwood and Morgantown on a listening and education tour to inform our coverage of the...
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NEW: Medicaid work requirements could strip health care from thousands of West Virginians — including those with jobs.
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Politicians said work requirements would get people back to work. They’ll actually kick poor and working people off Medicaid.
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West Virginia’s politicians say they’re cutting Medicaid fraud to save money. But the real fraud comes from providers, and Congress’s cuts could push tens of thousands of West Virginians off health care.
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Politicians said Medicaid patients are milking the system and took away their health care. But providers are the ones at fault.
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Want to know how to connect with your legislators? Come to our listening and education session with the League of Women Voters Morgantown - Monongalia County on Aug. 8 and 9. RSVP now!
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Next month, Mountain State Spotlight and League of Women Voters Morgantown – Monongalia County will be in Kingwood and Morgantown on a listening and education tour to inform our coverage of the...
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Congress said they were cracking down on Medicaid fraud. They took health care from the ones who weren’t stealing.
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Politicians said Medicaid patients are milking the system and took away their health care. But providers are the ones at fault.
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Medicaid fraud exists — but most of it comes from clinics or doctors. Instead of focusing on providers, West Virginia’s delegation in Washington voted to cut funding that could impact West Virginians who rely on the service.
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Politicians said Medicaid patients are milking the system and took away their health care. But providers are the ones at fault.
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What issues are most important to you and your community? Come talk to us in Kingwood and Morgantown on Aug. 8 and 9. RSVP with the link below.
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Next month, Mountain State Spotlight and League of Women Voters Morgantown – Monongalia County will be in Kingwood and Morgantown on a listening and education tour to inform our coverage of the...
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NEW: Politicians say they’re fighting Medicaid fraud. Their plan punishes patients, not the providers who steal millions.
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Politicians said Medicaid patients are milking the system and took away their health care. But providers are the ones at fault.
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Make your voice heard with Mountain State Spotlight! We’ll be in Kingwood and Morgantown on Aug. 8 and 9 to hear from you about your community and how you feel the news media represents you. RSVP now!
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Next month, Mountain State Spotlight and League of Women Voters Morgantown – Monongalia County will be in Kingwood and Morgantown on a listening and education tour to inform our coverage of the...
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32-year-old Tifa Ward is an avid fan of anime and manga. She is also a mental health counselor, focusing on queer populations.
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Facing legislation targeting their identities, a counselor, a daycare worker, a student and a professor talk about life in the state
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West Virginia’s overdose deaths rate dropped 42%. But grief for the past and worry for the future remain.
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Politicians celebrated a drop in overdose deaths while supporting Trump and Congress’ funding cuts that could cause more casualties.
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