Erin Beck, Author at Mountain State Spotlight

As Morrisey doles out federal healthcare funding, thousands of West Virginians stand to lose their Medicaid coverage

by Erin Beck September 29th, 2026September 29th, 2026

Many West Virginians will stop qualifying for Medicaid. A new rural healthcare fund won’t help them pay for care.

Morrisey has said a family aid program is running out of money. Here’s what TANF is, what it pays for and why it matters.

by Erin Beck August 31st, 2026August 31st, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

Relatives who take care of foster kids could get financial support from the state more quickly under new proposal

by Erin Beck February 12th, 2026February 12th, 2026

News

Update: More ICE detainees ordered released by West Virginia judges: ‘A threat to anyone’s constitutional rights is a threat to us all’

by Erin Beck February 4th, 2026February 6th, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

CPS is understaffed and overwhelmed. Rather than hire more workers, Morrisey wants to move them around to fill the gaps.

by Erin Beck February 4th, 2026February 4th, 2026

News

How Trump’s ICE raids in West Virginia are overstepping constitutional limits

by Erin Beck January 31st, 2026February 6th, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

375,000 unpaid family caregivers in West Virginia could see financial relief under a new bill — if lawmakers make it a priority

by Erin Beck January 22nd, 2026January 22nd, 2026

West Virginia Legislature

Republican lawmakers’ plans for foster care don’t address the roots of the problem with the system

by Erin Beck January 15th, 2026January 15th, 2026

Health care costs are increasing. Here are five ways West Virginia lawmakers could lower costs.

by Erin Beck January 8th, 2026January 7th, 2026

There’s money available to help West Virginia’s former foster kids. Morrisey wouldn’t commit to spending it all.

by Erin Beck December 16th, 2025December 16th, 2025