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Monroe County: Residents received $9.59 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.9% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $780 per capita to residents.

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 13, 2025

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Miller and Schneider introduce bipartisan RESILIENCE Act to address energy tax fairness

Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced the Repair Expenditures Support Infrastructure, Labor Investment, Energy Needs, and Creates Equity Act of 2025, also known as the RESILIENCE Act of 2025.

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 10, 2025

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Rep. Carol Miller discusses coal industry and economic growth

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Carol Miller of West Virginia addressed the support for the coal industry, economic decoupling from China, and local achievements such as Lewisburg's culinary recognition.

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Miller supports Trump's executive orders to strengthen U.S. coal industry

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 9, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller, from West Virginia, attended a significant event at the White House with former President Donald Trump.

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Miller questions USTR on tariffs and trade policy under Trump administration

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 9, 2025

Congresswoman Carol Miller from West Virginia raised concerns about the current trade policies in a recent hearing with Ambassador Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative.

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Mingo County: Medicaid dependency reached 9.9% in 2022

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.9% of income in Mingo County, providing an average of $3,637 per capita to residents.

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Ways and Means Health Subcommittee discusses biosimilars' impact on healthcare costs

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) participated in a hearing of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee to address the role of biosimilars in healthcare.

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Monroe County ranks 39th in West Virginia for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, residents of Monroe County received an average of $13,984 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 17th lowest in West Virginia.

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Logan County: Medicaid made up 12.9% of total income in 2022

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 12.9% of income in Logan County, providing an average of $5,461 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Carol Miller highlights economy and social support in recent updates

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 3, 2025

Rep. Carol Miller shared tweets on April 2-3, 2025, addressing business investments attributed to President Trump, healthcare resource needs, and reentry programs for formerly incarcerated individuals.

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Rep. Carol Miller emphasizes medication access, educational engagement, and disaster relief efforts

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 2, 2025

Rep. Carol Miller addresses seniors' access to medications, the engagement of dentistry students, and West Virginia disaster relief over two days of tweets.

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Bipartisan resolution to declare April as Second Chance Month introduced in Congress

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 1, 2025

Today in Washington, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Congresswoman Carol Miller, introduced a resolution to designate April as Second Chance Month.

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Bipartisan lawmakers introduce CARE Act to improve emergency medical services for Medicare seniors

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 1, 2025

Today in Washington, D.C., a group of bipartisan lawmakers, including Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV), Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH), Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), and Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY), introduced the Comprehensive Alternative...

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Lawmakers reintroduce bipartisan bill to ease prescription access for Medicare recipients

By Southern West Virginia News | Apr 1, 2025

Yesterday, a group of bipartisan lawmakers reintroduced the Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act, aiming to extend a waiver initially issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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Residents of Raleigh County received $16,937 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 16th in West Virginia

By Southern West Virginia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Raleigh County received an average of $16,937 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th highest in West Virginia.

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Fayette County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 9.8% of income in 2022

By Southern West Virginia News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.8% of income in Fayette County, providing an average of $4,393 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Carol Miller addresses legislative priorities and FEMA assistance

By Southern West Virginia News | Mar 27, 2025

Rep. Carol Miller communicated her focus on tax reduction, border security, and energy policies via social media on March 26, 2025.

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Fair Access in Residency Act reintroduced by bipartisan group

By Southern West Virginia News | Mar 26, 2025

Congresswoman Carol Miller, alongside Representatives Diana Harshbarger, Chellie Pingree, Sam Graves, and Don Davis, has reintroduced the bipartisan Fair Access in Residency (FAIR) Act.

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Rep. Carol Miller emphasizes support for education and disaster relief

By Southern West Virginia News | Mar 26, 2025

Rep. Carol Miller recently tweeted about celebrating Gordon Gee's contributions to education in West Virginia on March 25, 2025.

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Rep. Carol Miller discusses key issues including trade agreements and medical education

By Southern West Virginia News | Mar 26, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 26, 2025, Rep. Carol Miller addressed critical issues affecting American businesses and educational institutions—highlighting challenges due to lack of Indo-Pacific trade agreements and advocating for fair...