Social Security boosts benefits for 2022
The Social Security Administration announced a 5.9 percent cost of living adjustment for 2022, increasing monthly checks for more than 64 million beneficiaries and expanding SSI payments starting December 30 2021. The rise is the largest in 39 years amid ongoing inflation.
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Halloween schedules set around the region
Communities in West Virginia and Virginia announce trick or treat plans for 2021. Mercer County Commission approves Oct 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in-county trick or treat. Bluefield Virginia parks hosts trunk or treat Oct 23 5 to 7 p.m. Narrows Virginia trunk or treat Oct 30 from 4 p.m.
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Justice: Exemptions for vaccine mandates may be required
West Virginia lawmakers may approve an amendment requiring private employers and state entities to grant medical or religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. Gov. Jim Justice argued exemptions align with law and noted medical professionals can certify contraindications or recovery with antibodies. He favors private- sector rights to mandate while supporting exemptions.
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Inflation Jump Pushes CPI to 13-Year High in September
U S consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in September led by higher costs for new cars food gas and restaurant meals matching the 13 year high in the annual CPI gain of 5.4 percent from a year earlier. Core inflation rose 0.2 percent month over month and 4 percent year over year as supply bottlenecks and port delays propagate through the economy.
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