Henry Culvyhouse

2 weeks ago | mountainstatespotlight.org | Henry Culvyhouse

In early March, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito looked into the camera and told anyone watching that she wouldn’t kick any West Virginians off Medicaid. “I want to make sure that our benefits are still there for that 500,000 people,” Capito told WCHS. For his part, Sen. Jim Justice told Axios last month that he had concerns about cuts to Medicaid, which serves nearly 30% of the state’s population.

2 weeks ago | wvgazettemail.com | Henry Culvyhouse

In the final days of the session, lawmakers are hashing out the only bill they are required by law to pass — the state budget. In February, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the budget would be tight. Money coming into the state coffers has decreased over the last few years, due to a sweeping income tax cut passed in 2023. The cost of the government has increased. The House and Senate have now released their own budget proposals with different philosophies and priorities.

2 weeks ago | williamsondailynews.com | Henry Culvyhouse

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2 weeks ago | register-herald.com | Henry Culvyhouse

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3 weeks ago | bdtonline.com | Henry Culvyhouse

CHARLESTON — In the final days of the session, lawmakers are hashing out the only bill they are required by law to pass – the state budget. In February, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the budget would be tight. Money coming into the state coffers has decreased over the last few years, due to a sweeping income tax cut passed in 2023. The cost of the government has increased. kAm%96 w@FD6 2?5 $6?2E6 92G6 ?@H C6=62D65 E96:C @H?