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West Virginia Clothing Program Closes | Charleston News
West Virginia’s school clothing allowance program collapsed after just one week, leaving 52,000 kids without vital support as funds ran out—despite the state sitting on millions in surplus. State Treasurer Larry Pack called it “outrageous and unacceptable,” demanding the governor and lawmakers act fast to fix the crisis. With school starting and families already stretched thin, this failure underscores a deeper struggle: balancing budgets while protecting the most vulnerable. The state’s TANF program also faces a $40 million shortfall, adding to the pressure as lawmakers scramble to find…
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