State and congressional leaders in West Virginia are closely monitoring a temporary federal freeze in grants and aid that could impact the state budget. The freeze, which was scheduled to go into effect on Tuesday, has been temporarily paused until Monday by a U.S. District Judge. While certain programs like Social Security and Medicare are excluded from the freeze, Medicaid, school funding, and housing funds could face interruptions.
The freeze is part of an effort by the Trump administration to review federal financial assistance programs and ensure they align with administration priorities. West Virginia, which heavily relies on federal funds for its budget, could be impacted by the temporary freeze. Governor Patrick Morrisey has expressed concerns about the state’s budget shortfall and the need to reduce reliance on one-time federal monies.
State Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Congressman Riley Moore have expressed support for the temporary freeze, stating that it is necessary to ensure federal spending aligns with the administration’s goals. The OMB has set a deadline for federal agencies to report on paused programs and could grant exceptions based on program priorities. Governor Morrisey is still reviewing the order and its potential impact on West Virginia’s budget.
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