An independent research organization advancing policies that increase opportunity for all West Virginians through credible and accessible research and advocacy
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"A new analysis from the WVCBP examines how West Virginia’s spending on TANF increased following state income tax cuts, drawing down reserves that have helped fund child care assistance, foster care and other family support programs." wvnews.com/news/wvnews/study…
"The report argues that the state’s increased reliance on TANF reserves reflects a broader pattern of using temporary funding sources to support ongoing expenses."
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
Middle-income households are losing an average of $1,670 in 2026 due to several key policies under the second Trump administration.
That includes tax changes and increased inflation fueled by tariffs, the Iran war, and the loss of immigrant workers.
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
State leaders in Georgia have long directed TANF $ away from cash support to families in poverty. This latest development shows the state has extended that funding far beyond what TANF $ can be used for. atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10…
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
84% of SNAP households in WV also receive Medicaid, which means come Jan 1, they'll be subjected to even more burdensome paperwork requirements.
wvpolicy.org/more-than-four-…
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy retweeted
West Virginia’s TANF reserves have dropped sharply after a 51% spending surge following state income tax cuts, threatening future funding for child care and family support programs.
Read the full budget analysis below
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84% of WV households receiving SNAP also include someone covered by Medicaid. This extensive overlap raises concerns that families being harmed by HR 1's SNAP changes will soon face another complicated reporting process to maintain access to health care. wvpolicy.org/more-than-four-…
It is important to note that losing benefits does not necessarily mean someone is no longer eligible. Eligible people often lose assistance because they miss a notice, encounter a tech problem, can't submit documents, or can't reach an eligibility worker before their case closes.
“It’s about ensuring that the resources provided reflect the responsibilities that we’re expected to fulfill… to ensure that we have a funding system that reflects what it actually costs to provide the education our students are entitled to receive under the Constitution."
New: Pressure is mounting in courts to deal with WV school funding as Berkeley County prepares lawsuit.
Families, school officials and their lawyers are turning to the courts after lawmakers didn’t address the funding formula.
westvirginiawatch.com/2026/1…
