Senator Capito discusses budget bill progress, Medicaid cuts' impact on West Virginia residents

Senator Capito discusses budget bill progress, Medicaid cuts' impact on West Virginia residents

WASHINGTON (WV News) — Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are making strides toward passing a budget bill reflecting the policies and priorities of President Donald Trump.

Warrenton cancer patient anxious about possible funding cuts

A Virginia cancer patient says she's concerned about what possible federal budget cuts could mean for Medicaid.

Senator Capito Outlines Top Priorities for Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – As the U.S. Senate concludes the confirmation process for President Donald J. Trump’s Cabinet nominees and pivots to federal budget discussions, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society to outline her policy priorities as the newly elected Chair of the Republican Policy Committee. Senator Capito highlighted the looming budget challenges, including a likely vote-a-rama, and…

The Party of Rural America: Life Expectancy in West Virginia is way too high - Lawyers, Guns & Money

Krugman observes that the Republican war on Medicaid will be particularly devastating to the rural states that overwhelmingly support Trump: West Virginia is a very red state; Donald Trump received more than two thirds of its votes last year. It’s also a poor state, left behind by the 21st century economy. Because incomes are low, it pays very little in federal income taxes — less per household than any other state. However, at least the great …