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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Even though child abuse reports are down, lawmakers believe the problem is on the rise. They fear the pandemic is making it harder for victims to speak out or get help. “We’ve got to provide support for families and provide support to organizations that are combating child abuse,” Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey […]

In April of 2019, the NCMEC received roughly 1 million reports. Last month, it saw more than 4.1 million come in via its CyberTipline, according to data

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A group of senators from both parties wants to provide extra protections for mine workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I mean, it’s one of the most dangerous occupations,” Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said. Kaine is one of the sponsors of the COVID-19 Mine Worker Protection Act. “It’s dangerous enough pre-coronavirus, and we […]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says the Paycheck Protection Program needs improvements to help struggling businesses throughout the country. “It’s not tenable right now for the eight weeks and then boom, you’re out and everyone is laid off,” Manchin said. Manchin wants an extension to the time frame businesses can utilize these […]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Some West Virginia lawmakers are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus inside the state’s federal prisons. “I think any place that has a volume of people that are in close quarters, we need to get the testing to them,” West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said. Capito wants the Federal Bureau […]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Much of rural West Virginia suffers from little or no high-speed internet access. “Which does hamper the job growth and the ability to grow a new economy,” West Virginia Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said. Capito, along with Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin, have together introduced the E-BRIDGE Act, to provide federal grants to […]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Small Business Administration says it’s run out of money and cannot accept any new applications for a loan program to help small businesses through the coronavirus crisis. “I don’t want a small West Virginia business having the door shut on their face because we ran out of money,” West Virginia Sen. […]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — With the dangers coronavirus brings for people with existing lung issues, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is concerned about the country’s coal miners. “These are some of the hardest-working people. They’ve given their life based on their patriotic duty, providing energy to the country as needed,” Manchin said. Both Manchin and Sen. […]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As many farmers feel the blow from the COVID-19 outbreak, some senators worry if they will stay afloat. “They depend on being able to harvest their crops and take them to the markets, and there’s no market to go to now,” West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said. As demand from restaurants and […]

Gov. Bill Lee said Friday he expects a big jump in unemployment payouts to Tennessee residents under legislation passed by Congress for those who lost work to the coronavirus pandemic.

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Senators have come to an agreement on the stimulus package to aid the American economy and people. But some lawmakers believe this should’ve been finished last weekend. Senate Democrat and Republican leaders say they now agree on a $2 trillion emergency stimulus package. “Now, what we need to make sure is that […]