Shelley Moore Capito Archives - Mountain State Spotlight

Already contending with health care cuts, struggling West Virginians now face food stamp delays

by Henry Culvyhouse October 23rd, 2025October 23rd, 2025

West Virginians relying on food stamps are hoping the government reopens. Politicians are busy blaming each other.

The rural health fund won’t ease the pain of Medicaid cuts

by Erin Beck October 19th, 2025October 22nd, 2025

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says there is no ethical problem with vote for son’s confirmation

by Henry Culvyhouse October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025

60,000 West Virginians risk losing affordable health care as Congress stalls on subsidies

by Henry Culvyhouse September 30th, 2025October 1st, 2025

Screened town halls and overbooked senators: Public appearances still sparse for West Virginia’s Congressional reps

by Henry Culvyhouse August 24th, 2025August 22nd, 2025

West Virginians say complaints to Congress are met with canned responses and answering machines

by Henry Culvyhouse August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025

protesters holding up signs like "Protect Medicaid, Vote No" and "The War on the Poor is Immoral"

Politicians say they’re fighting Medicaid fraud. Their plan punishes patients, not the providers who steal millions.

by Erin Beck July 29th, 2025July 28th, 2025

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Tell us about your experience with your federal representatives

by Mountain State Spotlight Staff July 14th, 2025July 14th, 2025

Thousands of West Virginians could lose SNAP in federal cuts. State politicians haven’t offered solutions.

by Henry Culvyhouse May 29th, 2025May 29th, 2025

West Virginia Republicans back plan to cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits in favor of tax cuts

by Henry Culvyhouse May 19th, 2025May 22nd, 2025