Morrisey shifts from financial issues to fraud while defending WV school clothing program closure

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 1,259

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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PRINCETON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey, facing scrutiny for the state’s handling of the school clothing allowance program, has shifted his focus this week from financial instability to fraud.

Weeks into questions, the governor announced late Tuesday that about 50% of people using the EBT card containing the clothing voucher funds are withdrawing funds at ATMs.

“We can’t verify what’s being spent on clothing. Period. That’s a huge problem,” Morrisey said Wednesday at …

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