Charleston Gazette-Mail - Having now covered State of the State addresses by seven governors, it’s fascinating how the substance, tone and delivery of something so conventional can vary so greatly. Read the full article. For instance, Cecil Underwood, Earl Ray Tomblin, and especially, Gaston Caperton, were not particularly gifted public speakers, while Bob Wise and…
Economic Security
Charleston Gazette-Mail - A state budget forecast released by West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s administration projects a long-term revenue decline amid a tightening budget squeeze. Read the full article. The six-year financial plan as of Wednesday released by Morrisey’s administration to coincide with the start of the 2025 regular legislative session projects estimated general revenue…
Associated Press, WCHS, WSAZ, West Virginia Public Broadcasting - U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said he transformed West Virginia’s financial policy from cow dung into gold during his time as governor. But one man’s gold is another man’s ... something else. Newly inaugurated Gov. Patrick Morrisey has taken a closer look under the lid of the state’s coffers,…
West Virginia Public Broadcasting - During his first week in office, Gov. Patrick Morrisey delivered a picture of the state’s fiscal health in stark contrast to his predecessor’s projections of strength for the state. Read the full article. “The state will have a projected deficit of approximately $400 million and that number is projected to rise more…
West Virginia Public Broadcasting – In 2023, an estimated 20,000 West Virginia children under age six were unable to receive child care due to capacity issues, according to an August 2024 report from the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy. Read the full article. Will Miller, interim state director for the West Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC),…
Charleston Gazette-Mail, Huntington Herald-Dispatch - Two numbers will loom over the West Virginia legislative session that resumes Wednesday: 37 and 47. Read the full article. New Gov. Patrick Morrisey is West Virginia’s 37th governor. West Virginia ranked 47th nationally in economic well-being in a 2024 assessment of state trends in child welfare from a prominent…
Beckley Register-Herald - The last two West Virginia governors, including the newly minted one, Patrick Morrisey, who has been in the job for a little more than a turn of the screw, have had a difficult time leveling with the people of this poor state, especially when it comes to the health of the state…
For Immediate Release: February 6, 2025 Contact: Kelly Allen, (304)-612-4180 Charleston, WV – West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, has called for a “backyard brawl” with our neighboring states to ensure West Virginia has the most competitive possible environment to attract people to our state. Up to this point, that has centered almost exclusively on cutting taxes and…
Introduction Nearly everyone agrees that policymakers and citizens should do all we can to make West Virginia a place where families and businesses can thrive. Vibrant communities, safe neighborhoods, high-quality education, strong infrastructure, and healthy residents are shared goals for most West Virginians. READ THE FULL REPORT. Recently the conversation about improving West Virginia has…
Mountain State Spotlight, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Times West Virginian - During a press conference about a possible $400 million shortfall in the state budget, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he won’t raise taxes. In fact, he intends to continue cutting them. Read the full article. Part of that $400 million hole includes the state having to come…