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FEMA Funds Tied to Ballot Audits | Charleston News
FEMA grants are now tied to West Virginia’s post-election ballot canvassing efforts—counties must verify at least 5% of ballots, up from the current 3% precinct requirement, or risk losing 20% of Homeland Security funding. The new DHS directive also mandates including at least one federal and one other race in each canvass, a standard already met by most counties. Meanwhile, Glendon Watts was disqualified from the Senate race for District 5 after being found ineligible to run since his residence falls within Wayne County, which is already represented by another senator. Listen in comfort:Get…
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