WV House Passes $12M EMS Funding Bill
West Virginias Emergency Medical Services Crisis: A $12 Million Lottery Fund Lifeline
West Virginia is grappling with an EMS crisis, leading to the closure of numerous ambulance companies. The state House has passed House Bill 5168, allocating $12 million annually from the lottery fund to support EMS operations. This fund, the first of its kind, will benefit rural areas, covering equipment, training, salaries, and mental health care for first responders. The bill is now in the Senate Finance Committee, aiming for the governors approval.
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