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‘An ecosystem of dysfunction:’ West Virginia still has a child welfare worker shortage, and it’s taking a toll on foster kids and families
A lack of West Virginia CPS workers directly feeds a lack of foster homes and the instability and lack of permanency many ...
‘A breath of fresh air:’ Morrisey, legislative leaders promise communication as WV session nears
The 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature is going to look different than other recent sessions in one major ...
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Morrisey won’t use emergency funds to cover $400 million budget hole, intends to focus on ‘structural problems’
Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to keep cutting taxes while addressing a budget hole. He doesn’t plan to dip into the state’s emergency funds either. That leaves cuts to essential services.
State bills to expand vaccine exemptions gain traction under Trump
Bills to limit mandatory vaccines for childhood illnesses such as measles and polio have surfaced in more than 15 states, buoyed by President Trump’s health secretary nominee.
State lawmakers are pushing for vaccine exemptions even as childhood vaccination rates fall
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or ...
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West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Patrick Morrisey speaks about executive orders he ... will likely involve parents explaining their religious beliefs in writing to the state Bureau of Public Health, the governor said.
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West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Patrick Morrisey speaks about executive orders he issued on his ... The process for applying for a vaccine exemption, which is still being finalized, will likely involve parents explaining their ...
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West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
Morrissey’s intervention now grants an exemption if parents write to the state Bureau ... open image in gallery West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and his wife, Denise, greet people ...
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Morrisey’s administration projects budget deficit of more than $400 million next year
New Gov. Patrick Morrisey says his administration projects a budget deficit of more than $400 million for the coming fiscal year. Patrick Morrisey “Now, it’s important that when you talk about ...