Gov. Jim Justice signed a bill Monday dividing the Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate agencies, and agency leaders say they’re ready to start […]
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Bill to separate DHHR into three agencies heads to gov’s desk
Senators voted overwhelmingly to divide the Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate agencies, and Gov. Jim Justice says he is open to signing the […]
House votes to divide DHHR into three agencies
A proposal to split West Virginia’s largest agency, DHHR, into three has passed the full House of Delegates. The three would be the Department of Health, the […]
Justice proposes 20% raise for starting CPS, adult services and youth services workers
Gov. Jim Justice announced a series of steps meant to shore up the performance of the state Department of Health and Human Resources. The highlight is a […]
House Health advances bill that would split DHHR
The House Health Committee swiftly advanced a bill that would split the Department of Health and Human Resources into three separate agencies. The three would be the […]
Summers sheds more light on plans to divide DHHR
Legislation to divide the state Department of Health and Human Resources into three new agencies is expected to move early in the upcoming legislative session and could […]
Justice and new team say they’re cutting red tape at DHHR
Gov. Jim Justice and the acting secretary for health and human services described initial steps to improve how West Virginia addresses health and quality-of-life issues. Those include […]
Delegate says she understands departure of DHHR head in hot seat
The delegate who has taken a lead on questioning the performance of the agency that focuses on the health and well-being of West Virginians said she can’t […]
DHHR announces additional personnel changes
West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources has made additional personnel announcements aimed at continuing a reorganization meant to improve communication and break down silos. Jessica […]
Justice relates legislative skepticism of review to hard feelings from election
Gov. Jim Justice dismissed legislative frustrations about an outside review of the Department of Health and Human Resources, equating those concerns to political toxins from the most […]
