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WV DHS Fails to Implement New Law | Charleston News
West Virginia’s Department of Human Services is under fire for ignoring a new law it claims wasn’t properly consulted on — but lawmakers say they gave it every chance to speak up, from committee votes to fiscal reviews. The department’s excuse? They weren’t asked to testify or provide a fiscal note — yet records show they had multiple opportunities to raise red flags. Critics call it a failure to prepare, especially as the state grapples with deeper issues like FOIA mishandling and a crumbling TANF system. Legislators are now demanding accountability — and asking whether this department can…
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