Child Welfare

Listening Session Highlights Troubled Child Welfare System

Preparing to consider a host of child welfare bills this week, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee held a listening session to hear from people who've been impacted by the system.

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State Of The State, Minority Response And Preparing For The 2026 Regular Session, At The Legislature This Week

On The Legislature This Week, the legislature gavels in and Gov. Patrick Morrisey lays out his vision in his state of the state address. We also hear the minority party’s response to the governor’s address.

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House, Senate Minority Leaders Weigh In On 2026 Session, This West Virginia Morning

WVPB’s annual TV/radio simulcast The Legislature Today kicks off Jan. 16 through March 13. Every Friday at 6 p.m., our journalists will bring you the latest news from the West Virginia Legislature, including interviews with lawmakers and stakeholders. In our first episode this year, you’ll see an interview with Del. Sean Hornbuckle and Sen. Mike Woelfel, both minority leaders in their respective chambers and both from Cabell County. Here’s an excerpt.

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Delegates Open Session With Updates On Child Welfare

The House Judiciary Committee received updated numbers of child welfare lawyers and foster beds, as well as insights from a statewide tour of listening sessions last year.

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