WV: Disabilities
People with disabilities over-represented in justice system
Nationwide, people with disabilities are overrepresented both as victims of crime and those who are accused of crimes, and advocates believe the …
Coal's Decline Leaves Mine Families Fighting for Benefits, Back Pay
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A wave of coal company bankruptcies has left miners fighting for back pay and medical benefits. Three large coal …
With Congressional Inaction, Black-Lung Funding Gutted
CHARLESTON, W. Va. — Inaction by a stalemated Congress has gutted important black-lung funding, at a time when the number of cases in West …
West Virginians Watch Pre-Existing Conditions Suit With Dread
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some West Virginians with chronic illnesses are dreading a federal lawsuit over the rule that insurance companies have to …
WV Miners Propose State Black Lung Program to Avoid Issues in Fed System
MATEWAN, W.Va. — A group of miners has put forward a plan for a state black lung program. It would solve problems in the federal system they …
Cancer Killing Firefighters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A 34-year old Asheville, N.C. man is believed to be another casualty in a growing trend among firefighters. Will Willis …
Tax Breaks for the Richest Central to GOP Healthcare Bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia millionaires could see an average tax cut of close to $40,000 a year if the American Health Care Act becomes law…
"Pro-Coal" U.S. Sen. Leadership Blocks Miners' Pension, Health Care Rescue
CHARLESTON, W.V. -- A bill to save the pensions and healthcare of thousands of retired miners and their dependents is stuck in the Senate - in spite …
Why We Should Understand How Trauma Changes the Brain
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - A new understanding of how trauma changes the brain shows promise of helping with crime, education, health care, even parenting…
Rate of Autism Holds Steady, But Testing Needed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - April is National Autism Awareness Month and the numbers are holding steady in the U.S., according to the latest snapshot of …
Analysis: Programs For Low-Income Families Not Straining Federal Budget
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Some West Virginia lawmakers want to restrict access to low-income assistance, arguing the programs are unsustainably expensive…
Delegate: What I Would Say to the President on Drug Abuse
CHARLESTON, W. Va. - President Barack Obama will be in Charleston this week, to discuss West Virginia's drug crisis. Wayne County delegate Don Perdue …