West Virginia Watch, Beckley Register-Herald, Spirit of Jefferson – At his first press conference as governor last week, Patrick Morrisey promised that under his watch state government will be “more efficient and effective than ever before.” He indeed has a powerful opportunity to increase government efficiency through comprehensive and thoughtful agency reviews, but he may find that process will take him on a different path than he envisioned.
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To most of us, an efficient and effective government means that our state agencies and public services function well, enabling us the freedom and opportunity to live our lives without having to think too much about them.
An efficient and effective government means school buses arrive on time daily to take children to school. Highly qualified educators and support staff are in their classrooms when students arrive. Firefighters and first responders arrive swiftly in an emergency. A real person answers the phone quickly when you call the DMV or Medicaid agency with a question.
