West Virginia governor declares state of emergency for jail staffing shortfalls
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Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced a state emergency because of staffing issues at county jails, arguing that the state's pay is not competitive.
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The Republican governor blamed the shortages on neighboring states offering much higher pay for corrections officers, calling on the state legislature to act and provide funding for pay raises that will make the state more competitive.
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