WV Department of Human Services hasn’t implemented lawmakers’ key childcare bill by deadline

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 1,425

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Senate Majority Whip Ben Queen, father of a young child, stood on the Senate floor in March to celebrate the Legislature’s first-ever hallmark childcare bill.

“If we want people to go to work in this state, then we have to make sure they have somewhere safe and reliable for their kids to go during the day,” said Queen, R-Harrison. He smiled as he talked about his son’s childcare provider.

“If we want …

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