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Health & Science Chris Schulz,

Inspector General: 91% Of W.Va. Child Abuse Cases Out Of Compliance 

West Virginia was chosen for a federal audit due to the highly publicized death of a teen in 2024, as well as reports of the state's overburdened Child Protective Services workforce.

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Health & Science Emily Rice,

W.Va.’s First Foster Care Ombudsman Resigns

The appointed watchdog of the West Virginia Foster Care System has resigned, effective June 6.

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Government Randy Yohe,

Constitutional Questions Surround Justice Appointment 

The West Virginia Constitution prohibits legislators from being appointed to any position created under a law passed during their term of office.

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