West Texas measles outbreak expands to three states
The measles outbreak in West Texas is linked with cases in New Mexico, officials said Tuesday, as well as new cases reported ...
West Virginia is one of the most federally dependent states, according to study
West Virginia ranks third in the U.S. for its reliance on federal funding, receiving $2.72 for every dollar its residents pay ...
These states get up to half of their revenue from the federal government
Federal dollars make up 18% to 50% of state budgets, depending on the state, according to data from the National Association ...
Senator Capito addresses USDA funding cuts in West Virginia
United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on Thursday addressed the USDA's cancellation of $1 billion in meal funding ...
West Virginia bill that would display motto In God We Trust in schools passes Senate
A West Virginia bill that would require schools to display the United States motto “US motto “In God We Trust” has passed the ...
10 Western U.S. Cities Offering Unexpected Savings for Retirees
The best places to retire in the West combine a below-average cost of living, access to amenities, and plenty of western charm. Investopedia and Travel + Leisure have identified the best of the best, ...
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Mountain West communities may be at risk of measles outbreaks
At least 95% of community members need to be vaccinated to protect against the virus. That number is a lot lower in some ...
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Colorado Republican Jeff Hurd wants to reopen federal lands across the West to drilling, mining
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd wants the federal government to lift recently imposed restrictions on oil and gas production and the ...