Key child care bill heads to governor’s desk with resounding support from WV senators

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Lawmakers’ key child care measure is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving strong support in the Senate. Republican members noted the role it could play in helping reverse the state’s very low workforce participation rate.

“Over the last several years, one thing has become very clear … If we’re serious about workforce development, we need to be serious that child care has to be part of the conversation,” said Sen. Ben Queen, R-Harrison. …

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