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Morrisey raises concerns about possible TANF deficit

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CHARLESTON – The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is facing a structural deficit in West Virginia according to Gov. Patrick Morrisey, with possible cuts to subsidies for child care, clothing allowances and food and nutrition services being considered. Speaking during a press ...

St. Clairsville Council backs existing pool fencing regulations

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE — St. Clairsville officials voiced strong support Tuesday for maintaining the city’s requirement that in-ground swimming pools be enclosed by a 4-foot-high fence, despite discussion about whether automatic pool covers could serve as an alternative safety measure. The issue ...

Lawmakers form group to study data centers in Ohio

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Two Ohio lawmakers have formed a joint House-Senate committee to study the growing number of data centers in the state. “Information empowers people to learn and make better decisions,” State Rep. Adam Holmes, R-Nashport, said at a recent news conference announcing the new committee. ...

DeWine announces measurers to combat Medicaid fraud

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Ohio’s governor has imposed new measures to cut down on Medicaid fraud, even though he says the state is already far ahead of most states in cracking down on abuse. “Ohio has long been a national leader in fighting Medicaid fraud,” Gov. Mike Dewine said in a statement. “Ohio has one ...