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News from November 2024

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Number of VA loans issued in West Virginia increased by 213% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 554 home loans in West Virginia, totaling $162.4 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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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Senator Capito criticizes EPA's final methane tax rule

By Mountain State Times | Nov 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, representing West Virginia and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued a statement concerning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Waste Emissions...

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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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Senator Capito attends groundbreaking ceremonies for key projects in southern West Virginia

By Mountain State Times | Nov 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited southern West Virginia to focus on infrastructure and economic development initiatives.

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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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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in West Virginia increases from Q2 to Q3

By Mountain State Times | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for West Virginia in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $304,479, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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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Average VA home loan amount in West Virginia increases in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in West Virginia during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $293,141, a 5.3% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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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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Senator Capito announces funding boost for services at Lily’s Place

By Mountain State Times | Nov 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a funding award for Lily's Place in Huntington, West Virginia, provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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Senator Capito tours new solar microgrid site; engages with WV community

By Mountain State Times | Nov 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) visited Jackson County, West Virginia, to tour BHE Renewables' solar energy microgrid-powered industrial site.