News in Brief: A State Capitals Roundup

West Virginia Schools Chief Steps Down After Questions Raised About Expenses

West Virginia Superintendent Henry Marockie resigned under pressure last week after a local newspaper reported that he had made at least $1,200 in personal calls over the past four years at taxpayer expense.

The revelation came amid questions about Mr. Marockie's truthfulness and his use of expense money from private and public sources. The superintendent, who a year ago announced that he planned to resign this coming June, became the focus in January of investigations by federal, state, and local officials. No charges have been filed as a result of the investigations. ( "Longtime W. Va. Chief Is Focus of Inquiries," ...