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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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West Virginia foster kids have waited more than five years for their day in court. Their trial was just delayed again.
Foster kids trying to reform West Virginia’s troubled child welfare system will have to wait another two months for their day ...
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West Virginia’s foster care system depends on grandfamilies. It does little to support their mental health needs.
West Virginia officials want abused kids placed with relatives. But for kids to recover, families need more help with the ...
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In a foster care system in crisis, mental health care is hard to find
Many seniors already face more challenges, like poverty and health conditions. When grandkids are placed in their care, those ...
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‘They’re all damaged.’ Despite progress, West Virginia is still failing to get foster kids the mental health help they need
An analysis by Mountain State Spotlight found foster kids with disabilities were being sent to group care at a rate three ...
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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.
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Gov. Morrisey sells an old story of cutting taxes for economic growth in West Virginia
Gov. Patrick Morrisey plans to cut taxes to entice businesses and people to West Virginia. He’s not the first governor to try this.
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Residents near the proposed Appalachian hydrogen hub can voice their concerns about the project
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Senator Jim Justice was sworn in on Tuesday. The next day, he skipped his first two floor votes.
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice speaks during a Senate confirmation hearing for Energy Secretary Nominee Chris Wright on Wednesday. Photo courtesy C-SPAN. Sen. Jim Justice skipped his first two opportunities to ...
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Pole disputes are slowing West Virginia’s broadband rollout. Other states may have found a fix.
A pole replacement fund was proposed by West Virginia lawmakers in 2022 but was removed before it could make it to the governor’s office. Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to ...
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West Virginia’s Inspector General investigates abuse allegations and financial fraud. Her office is understaffed and underfunded.
As fiscal conservatives prepared to be sworn in for the legislative session, and in coming months, develop a state budget, the head of the office that investigates abuse at hospitals and nursing homes ...