West Virginia offers $100 vaccine incentive for 16 to 35
Gov. Jim Justice announced a $100 savings bond incentive for West Virginians aged 16 to 35 who have received the COVID vaccine or will soon. The program aims to raise vaccination rates to 70 percent, reduce mask mandates, and end the public health crisis. He noted about 767,000 of the eligible population have had at least one dose, with 275,000 more needed in the 16 to 35 group to reach the target.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Jim Justice
Justice
West Virginia loses House seat after population decline
West Virginia's population fell to 1,793,716 in 2020, a 3.2 percent drop from 2010, the largest U.S. decline, reducing the state's congressional seats from six to five. Governor Jim Justice and GOP lawmakers faced redistricting with three incumbents potentially seeking two districts amid tax-cut debates and incentive offers that failed to halt out-migration.
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Charleston
West Virginia
U.S. Census Bureau
Jim Justice
Griffith backs vaccine safety in subcommittee briefing
Rep. Morgan Griffith of Virginia urged confidence in vaccines during a Health subcommittee briefing. FDA and CDC officials explained the Johnson & Johnson pause, its rationale, and the lifting after reviewing rare brain blood clot cases and overall vaccine safety data.
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Morgan Griffith
Subcommittee
Johnson & Johnson
Mercer County Names Athens Teacher of the Year 2022
Mercer County Schools named Michelle Martin of Athens Elementary School the 2022 Teacher of the Year. The fourth/fifth grade split classroom teacher was selected from nominees and will represent Mercer County in the West Virginia Teacher of the Year program for her engaging methods and strong writing instruction.
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Athens
Mercer County
Michelle Martin
Athens Elementary School
Martin
Virginia
Mercer County Board of Education
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