West Virginia Governor Vetoes CPS, Foster Care Bills

Morrisey approved a $230 million tax cut, then vetoed help for foster kids over ‘cost’

Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed a handful of bills meant to help vulnerable West Virginians just days after signing a 5% reduction to the personal income tax.  Between the tax cut and aligning some of the state’s business taxes with cuts made by the Trump Administration, the state will be forgoing $230 million in revenue annually. But the governor balked at the expense of providing help for foster children aging out of the system, home blood pressu…

West Virginia governor vetoes CPS, foster care bills

Of the 12 bills vetoed by Governor Patrick Morrisey on Thursday, six were aimed at protecting children, strengthening foster care transitions, improving child safety, and supporting vulnerable West Virginians.

Morrisey vetoes 12 bills passed during 2026 legislative session

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued 12 vetoes in wake of 2026 legislative session, April 2, 2026.

Morrisey’s vetoes strike several GOP foster care bills

CHARLESTON — The governor has vetoed several GOP bills aimed at improving West Virginia’s troubled foster care system, including a measure connecting youth aging out of the system with resources like housing and employment.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoes bills aimed at overhauling West Virginia foster care

On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed some of those bills that aimed to tackle different issues present in the foster care system.

Morrisey’s vetoes strike several GOP foster care bills; one helped WV youth aging out of system

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announces a plan to expand programs in public schools aimed at helping children before they need the child welfare system in an effort to improve the state’s overburdened foster care system on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey)Several GOP bills aimed at improving West Virginia’s troubled foster care system have been vetoed by the governor…