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W.Va. Tops List For Lung Cancer, Smoking

More than 20% of West Virginia adults currently smoke. That’s the highest rate in the country.

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Federally Mandated Changes To SNAP Work Requirements Go Into Effect

The work requirement changes are expected to affect approximately 36,000 SNAP recipients in West Virginia.

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PEIA Premiums May Rise Again In Next Fiscal Year

Health insurance premiums for public employees will rise about 3% if a proposal before the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board is approved. 

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