Support for school clothing vouchers should extend to other safety net programs, too

By: Kelly Allen

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 785

Last Updated: 4 days, 15 hours ago

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Over the last several weeks, West Virginia residents and lawmakers have learned much about the state’s school clothing voucher program and — judging by what I’ve seen on social media, in the press and at legislative meetings — most seem to have concluded it’s an important program that offers families vital economic support.

It is unfortunate that this public awareness came from such an ugly place — a long delay in the program’s launch, followed …

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