Morrisey urges lawmakers to authorize spending for WV’s Rural Health program

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 606

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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The success of a multimillion dollar federal rural health program in West Virginia may be at risk if state lawmakers don’t authorize spending soon, Gov. Patrick Morrisey told reporters Tuesday.

“Every day we lose, every week we lose, every month we lose ends up costing us when we’re trying to find a way to move the needle and reduce obesity, reduce diabetes, reduce COPD,” Morrisey said. “And that’s what this is all about. So …

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