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West Virginia Treasurer Slams Governor Over Voucher Shutdown | Charleston News
West Virginia’s treasurer is blasting the governor for shutting down a school clothing voucher program just a week after it opened, calling the move “outrageous and unacceptable” — especially since the state reports budget surpluses. The program, meant to help needy families outfit their kids for school, received over 52,000 applications before being abruptly closed, despite being slated to run until August 15th. The treasurer argues that providing for vulnerable children is a basic government duty, especially as costs rise, and insists essential programs like this shouldn’t be sacrificed…
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