Southern West Virginia News

Rep. Carol Miller, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing West Virginia’s 1st district, shared a series of tweets over two days addressing significant issues, including healthcare access, educational dialogue with dental students, and a federal disaster declaration amendment.

On April 1, Rep. Miller highlighted the importance of accessible healthcare for vulnerable populations, stating, "It's vital that seniors & critically ill patients can easily access their life-saving medication without facing any restrictions." She also expressed her involvement in the reintroduction of the Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act, which aims to simplify access to medications for Medicare patients.

Later that day, she engaged with students from the West Virginia Dental Association, acknowledging their contributions to the field of dentistry. Miller remarked, "Today, I met with students from the @WVDentalAssoc to discuss oral health care and issues impacting the field of dentistry." She commended their commitment to both patients and dental professionals in their home state.

On April 2, Rep. Miller announced an amendment to President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia. The amendment includes Public Assistance for Boone and Raleigh Counties and Individual Assistance for Raleigh County. She shared, "President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration for WV has been amended to include Public Assistance for Boone and Raleigh Counties as well as Individual Assistance for Raleigh County." The declaration facilitates aid for affected areas in her state.