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Senate Bill Aims to Change SNAP Requirements Amid Local Debates

Senate Bill Aims to Change SNAP Requirements Amid Local Debates

Proposed SNAP Work Requirements And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, March 28, 2025 By Staff In a recent segment from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, discussions about a bill to enhance employment and training requirements for SNAP food benefits have heated up

Local Leaders Debate Home Rule Legislation Impacting Ranson and Charles Town

Local Leaders Debate Home Rule Legislation Impacting Ranson and Charles Town

Legislators Discuss Home Rule And Checking In On The Safer Kentucky Law, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, March 27, 2025 By Staff In a discussion featured on West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Senators Joey Garcia and Ryan Weld addressed a bill that would limit home rule for

Rural Voices: Impact of Safer Kentucky Act on Local Homelessness

Rural Voices: Impact of Safer Kentucky Act on Local Homelessness

Us & Them: Substance Use Disorder — Can You Recover Without A Place To Call Home? West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, March 27, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent episode of Us & Them from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, host Trey Kay explores the implications of the Safer Kentucky Act

Kearneysville Day Report Center to Close, Services Transition Planned

Kearneysville Day Report Center to Close, Services Transition Planned

Jefferson County’s Day Report Center Closing This June, Plans To Transfer Participants West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The Kearneysville-based day report center is set to close this June, leaving local officials concerned about the impact on residents with substance use issues. Assigned by

Kearneysville Day Report Center Set to Close This June

Kearneysville Day Report Center Set to Close This June

Jefferson County’s Day Report Center Closing This June, Plans To Transfer Participants West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The planned closure of the day report center in Kearneysville this June has shocked local officials, as it serves West Virginians dealing with substance use issues,

Tourism Job Growth and State Budget Insights for the Region

Tourism Job Growth and State Budget Insights for the Region

A Growing Tourism Industry And Analyzing The State Budget, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 By Staff On this West Virginia Morning, produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, research indicates that over 21,000 jobs will become available in the tourism and hospitality sector

Morgantown Residents Frustrated by Camping Bans Amid Coal Revival

Morgantown Residents Frustrated by Camping Bans Amid Coal Revival

Camping Bans And Coal Ambitions, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, March 24, 2025 By Staff On this West Virginia Morning from West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the controversial camping bans across the country have sparked frustration among Morgantown residents, particularly as these measures are perceived to unfairly