West Virginia ends GLP 1 subsidy program, leaving many unable to afford the drugs

West Virginia ends GLP-1 subsidy program, leaving many unable to afford the drugs

In 2020, West Virginia started a pilot program providing subsidies for GLP-1 weight loss drugs for state employees. It showed promising results, but the program ended in March, leaving many unable ...

West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP-1 weight loss drugs

In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.

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'Bomb cyclone' storm leaves 2 dead and more than 450,000 customers without power in Washington state

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Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

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Politics - The Hill - November 6

NYC to end debit card program for migrant families

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Politics - The Hill - November 8

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Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, flipping the seat for Republicans

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West Virginia attorney general wins governor's race to replace Jim Justice

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Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

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Tiny Homes Face the Ax in Hong Kong, Leaving Many Families Worried

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What is Bluesky and why are so many people suddenly leaving X for the platform?

Users turn to the heavily moderated network after warnings about misinformation on Elon Musk’s X. The great X-odus is under way. More than 1 million new users have joined the social media platform ...

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Election loneliness is real, but 1 program encouraging to vote for kindness

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23andMe to slash 40% of its workforce, end therapeutics program to cut costs

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Business - MarketWatch - November 12

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Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 Review: Too Many Corners Cut

This convertible laptop cuts too many corners to make for a worthwhile buy, even at its discounted price.

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FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

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Nebraska hires Dana Holgorsen: Ex-West Virginia, Houston coach joins Huskers as offensive consultant

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