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West Virginia Department of Human Services is mentioned in a wrongful death lawsuit regarding a foster kid who died in 2024

West Virginia Department of Human Services is mentioned in a wrongful death lawsuit regarding a foster kid who died in 2024

Parkersburg, West Virginia (WCHS) — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the West Virginia Department of Human Services following the death of ...

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FEMA disaster recovery centers are opening in West Virginia to help flood victims

FEMA disaster recovery centers are opening in West Virginia to help flood victims

McDowell County, West Virginia (WCHS) The Federal Emergency Management Agency is beginning to open disaster recovery centers in areas of southern West Virginia severely ...

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West Virginia legislators propose raising teacher salaries to a $50,000 minimum

West Virginia legislators propose raising teacher salaries to a $50,000 minimum

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature seeks to increase the state minimum salary for teachers to $50,000. If ...

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DOGE job layoffs bring sorrow to Trump's heartland

DOGE job layoffs bring sorrow to Trump’s heartland

PARKERSBURG, West Virginia (Reuters)Jennifer Piggott proudly displayed a red-and-blue Trump campaign flag outside her one-story home during the November election. Now that she was ...

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Why There Is No SSI Payment in March 2025 and How Much Money You Will Lose

Why There Is No SSI Payment in March 2025 and How Much Money You Will Lose

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are probably wondering where your March payment is. Don’t worry; it’s not an error. Because March ...

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Everything You Need to Know About SNAP in Texas (And How to Get Benefits in March 2025)

Everything You Need to Know About SNAP in Texas (And How to Get Benefits in March 2025)

Receiving assistance with food purchases does not have to be difficult. In Texas, the SNAP program (also known as nutrition assistance) is a viable ...

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The Second Group of Social Security Beneficiaries Have a Payment Date Confirmed

The Second Group of Social Security Beneficiaries Have a Payment Date Confirmed

If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any given month, you are in the second group of Social Security recipients. Your ...

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The $1700 stimulus payment is confirmed for March 2025 – the day you receive it in your account

The $1700 stimulus payment is confirmed for March 2025 – the day you receive it in your account

Every year, Alaskans receive the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). The State of Alaska makes the stimulus payment using the interest from its oil ...

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Bad news for taxpayers – the IRS will pay out less money in 2025 than it did last year

Bad news for taxpayers – the IRS will pay out less money in 2025 than it did last year

Despite anticipating tax refunds in 2025, taxpayers were surprised by this year’s results. According to the IRS, refund checks have declined dramatically for everyone ...

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Trump administration moves to the next round of large-scale cuts to the federal workforce

Trump administration moves to the next round of large-scale cuts to the federal workforce

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Wednesday directed heads of federal departments and agencies to prepare for “large-scale reductions in force” by March 13, ...

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