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Governor Defends Voucher Pause Amid TANF Crisis | Charleston News
Governor Morrisey’s team defends pausing the school clothing voucher program, citing a critically low TANF savings fund—down to $41 million—and claiming every dollar is already earmarked for essential services. Critics, including Treasurer Larry Pack, blast the move as neglectful of children’s needs, while the administration insists it’s responsible stewardship to avoid long-term fiscal collapse. They plan to hold current TANF spending, seek $10–15 million from surplus funds, and push for a permanent legislative solution to ensure accountability and sustainability for future generations…
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