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Friday, November 15, 2024

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West Virginia's combined tax revenues down 13.4% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Mountain State Times | Nov 13, 2024

West Virginia collected $1.5 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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West Virginia enhances support for youth leaving foster care

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is enhancing its support for youth transitioning out of foster care.

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West Virginia enhances child welfare efforts with new pilot program

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is taking steps to enhance family preservation and child welfare prevention.

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West Virginia promotes prenatal substance use disorder treatments during awareness month

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is highlighting the availability of treatment for substance use disorder to support healthy pregnancies and reduce preterm birth risks during Prematurity Awareness Month.

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Which type of West Virginia companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Mountain State Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from West Virginia in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 45 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in West Virginia during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 52 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in West Virginia increases from 2022 to 2023

By Mountain State Times | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for West Virginia in the fiscal year 2023 was $266,363, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia expands foster care adoption program statewide

By Mountain State Times | Nov 7, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption have announced an expansion of a program aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care.

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Analysis: West Virginia among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Mountain State Times | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Mountain State Times shows that West Virginia is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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West Virginia highlights adoption month; governor declares awareness month

By Mountain State Times | Nov 6, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is participating in the national celebration of November as National Adoption Month.

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West Virginia opens energy assistance program applications

By Mountain State Times | Nov 1, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has announced the opening of applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

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John Manchin Health Care Center receives five-star CMS rating

By Mountain State Times | Oct 31, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has announced that the John Manchin, Sr.

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West Virginia schools urged to join healthy habits contest before November 5 deadline

By Mountain State Times | Oct 29, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health, in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, is urging schools to participate in the first-ever West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest.

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VA provides 416 home purchase loans in West Virginia in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 28, 2024

There were 416 VA home purchase loans issued in West Virginia in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $126.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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West Virginia childcare center placed on provisional license amid compliance probe

By Mountain State Times | Oct 27, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has taken decisive action regarding the Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.

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West Virginia investigates allegations at Cross Lanes Child Care

By Mountain State Times | Oct 25, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has initiated an investigation into allegations of misconduct at Cross Lanes Child Care and Learning Center.

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West Virginia forms commission for faster identification of unidentified remains

By Mountain State Times | Oct 23, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, in collaboration with the West Virginia State Police, the West Virginia Fusion Center, and Marshall University, has announced the formation of the West Virginia...

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West Virginia sees significant drop in overdose deaths

By Mountain State Times | Oct 23, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), through its Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), has reported a further reduction in overdose fatalities within the state.

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West Virginia Manufacturers Association announces endorsements for 2024 election

By Mountain State Times | Oct 21, 2024

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) has announced its endorsements for the upcoming 2024 General Election. These endorsements were made public by the WVMA's Political Action Committee, known as the West Virginians for Manufacturing Jobs PAC.

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Capito announces federal grants benefiting West Virginia initiatives

By Mountain State Times | Oct 21, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced a series of grants from various federal agencies aimed at supporting multiple initiatives across West Virginia. These grants, secured through her leadership roles on several Senate committees, will fund projects in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and more.