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News from October 2024

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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.

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VA provides 554 home loans in West Virginia totaling $162.4 million in Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 19, 2024

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

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Capito announces $50M for West Virginia grid upgrades

By Mountain State Times | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito has announced that FirstEnergy will receive $50 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for grid upgrades in West Virginia. This funding, sourced from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, aims to improve grid and transmission systems for over 50,000 customers and 450 essential facilities such as schools and hospitals.

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Senator Shelley Moore Capito supports youth empowerment and infrastructure projects during WV visit

By Mountain State Times | Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito visited Berkeley County, West Virginia, participating in two significant events aimed at community empowerment and infrastructure development.

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Welch Community Hospital joins national network against substance abuse

By Mountain State Times | Oct 17, 2024

Welch Community Hospital has been invited to join the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), a federal public health surveillance system managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities announced this development, marking an important step in monitoring emergency department visits related to substance use.

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West Virginia receives $12.7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

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

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West Virginia experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, West Virginia experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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West Virginia honors industry champions for contributions to economic growth

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Champion of Industry Awards. The honorees, Senator Glenn Jeffries, Delegate Bob Fehrenbacher, and Legislative Staff Member Robert E. Akers, were recognized at the annual All-State Legislative Dinner held at the Charleston Coliseum & Conference Center.

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West Virginia secures grant for enhanced statewide trauma response coordination

By Mountain State Times | Oct 16, 2024

In a move to improve emergency medical services, the West Virginia Department of Health has partnered with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program and trauma-designated hospitals across the state to secure a grant aimed at enhancing trauma response coordination. This initiative seeks to streamline emergency care, which is expected to save time and improve outcomes for trauma patients.

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Average cost of college went up for students in West Virginia in 2022-23 school year

By Mountain State Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.8% in West Virginia in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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West Virginia receives USDA grant to combat SNAP fraud

By Mountain State Times | Oct 15, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), along with the Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG), has received a grant aimed at enhancing fraud prevention in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The $331,424 grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.

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Unchanged property tax revenue in West Virginia during Q2

By Mountain State Times | Oct 14, 2024

The second quarter brought in $2 million in property tax revenue for West Virginia, the same amount as in the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.