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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 ...
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Morrisey meets with state legislature leadership
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey met with leaders in the state legislature Wednesday to talk about the issues facing ...
‘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.
WV Governor Patrick Morrisey is correct in rounding up illegal immigrants
As part of President Trump's Exective Order, the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is detaining more ...
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.
Gov. Morrisey announces new appointments, talks budget
Gov. Morrisey discusses that $400 million deficit he announced weeks ago that his administration believes is only expected to ...
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 ...