Governor Justice: no $465 million 'clawback' of federal funds for schools after waiver approval


by WV MetroNews

WV MetroNews— The problem was based not on any allegations of misspending — but instead over whether school systems fell short on an obligation to maintain financial support for education at levels in line with overall spending.

ABC News—West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says. West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March

KTVZ—Wyden, Merkley: $47.7 million in USFS Secure Rural Schools funds heading to Oregon counties; $2.56 million for C.O.. WASHINGTON (KTVZ) -- Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced this week that 30 Oregon counties will receive more than $47.7 million in federal payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. These funds, more than $2.56 million of

www.dglobe.com—Ellsworth school district asks voters to approve $5 million bond referendum. The May 14 special election seeks funds to make critical updates to public school building.