West Virginia Watch, News from the States – Legislation that would help West Virginians access and afford child care has slowed to a halt in the Legislature, despite early signals that it would be a priority this session.
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“I’m feeling very discouraged,” said West Virginia Association for Young Children Executive Director Kristy Ritz.
Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, who introduced a bill to financially help parents with child care, said the issue should have been top priority for lawmakers amid the state’s high child poverty rate.
