Legislature can find the money to punish but not help West Virginians

By: Pam Garrison

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 733

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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In the state Capitol, it’s all about the money — until it isn’t. It is often said that a budget is a representation of our shared values. We show what we prioritize through what we pay for. And several weeks into the 2026 legislative session, the message from key leaders is unmistakable: programs that help our children are less of a priority than programs that punish our people.

Right now, two

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