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WV Clothing Vouchers Under Fire | Charleston News
West Virginia’s controversial clothing voucher program is under fire after a chaotic rollout, budget overruns, and shocking reports of benefits being cashed out for booze and cigarettes. New Human Services Secretary Carl Ayers defended the program during a tense hearing, admitting the state’s outdated systems caused delays and left officials unable to track how many families actually received aid—down from last year’s 57,000. Governor Patrick Morrisey is demanding accountability, insisting funds must prove they’re spent on school clothes, while critics warn the scrutiny unfairly stigmatizes…
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