WV Bureau for Social Services commissioner out, limited details from Morrisey administration

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 345

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Lorie Bragg is no longer the commissioner of the state’s Bureau for Social Services, a position tasked with overseeing the troubled foster care system.

Bragg officially stepped into the role in May of last year within Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s administration. She confirmed the exit to West Virginia Watch on Wednesday.

“I was grateful for the opportunity to do that, to even step up into commissioner,” Bragg said. “It really was a …

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