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West Virginia lawmakers are hitting the trails this weekend—not for hiking, but for critical reform talks at Canaan Valley State Park. Senators Joey Garcia and Jay Taylor are pushing hard for CPS overhaul, demanding more funding to hire caseworkers and bring kids home from out-of-state placements. Garcia warns without budget boosts, the system can’t function. Taylor adds that current policies are too easily tweaked by department leaders, calling for formal rulemaking to ensure accountability. Their push comes after setbacks like Raylee’s Law—stalled by lobbying despite Garcia’s assurance it wouldn’t harm compliant families. They’re also backing Senate Bill 543, which would force DHS to follow proper rulemaking procedures. Both senators are convinced real change means serious investment and unwavering commitment to vulnerable children—and they’re using WAJR’s “Talk of the Town” to rally public support.

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