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Rx for Virginians’ health, one grocery bag at a time

October 15, 2026 Elizabeth McGowan

The Trump administration’s cuts to SNAP are sending an estimated 130,000 vulnerable Virginians off the food subsidy program. A network of nearly 100 food pharmacies in Virginia is struggling to fill the gap – and provide families with healthy produce and food.

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In Federal Government, Health, Pulitzer Center Tags Health, SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, Food

Living for Coal, Dying for Breath

May 11, 2026 Christopher Tyree

As coal production in Southwest Virginia wins White House support, miner protections stall under the Trump Administration. Miners, their families, and the community struggle with the illnesses the industry leaves behind.

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In Federal Government, Health, Pulitzer Center Tags coal, mining, black lung, Fractured State
 
 
 
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