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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey continued his call for a 10 percent across-the-board income tax cut during remarks today at Meadowbrook Mall, citing improved state finances, sustained economic growth, and rising cost-of-living pressures facing West Virginia families. “When the state does better, the people should do better too,” Governor Morrisey said. “Families are dealing with higher Read More…
Parkersburg, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey was joined by Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist to ask the West Virginia legislature to pass a 10 percent across-the-board personal income tax cut, emphasizing that the state is now in a position to afford broad tax relief after making difficult budget decisions and tightening spending. “West Virginians Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today proclaimed January 19, 2026, as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in the Mountain State, encouraging West Virginians to honor Dr. King’s legacy through community service, engagement, and remembrance. “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to advancing equal opportunity and calling our nation to live up to its Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be flown at half staff in Marion County and at the Capitol Complex in Charleston to honor the life and service of former Delegate Paul Prunty. The order is in place from sunrise to sunset on January 16, 2026. Upon hearing of Prunty’s passing, Governor Morrisey Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement on the retirement of Senator Donna Boley: “Today, we honor Senator Donna Boley as she retires after more than four decades of service, making her the longest-serving member of the West Virginia Senate in state history. Her dedication to the people of Senate District 3 is Read More…
December 29, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia has secured $199 million for 2026 from the Trump Administration through the Rural Health Transformation Fund, marking the beginning of a historic effort to rebuild and modernize healthcare across the state. The award, almost double the guaranteed minimum for the first year, Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement upon hearing of the passing of former State Senator Larry Edgell: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of former State Senator Larry Edgell. Senator Edgell devoted nearly two decades of his life to serving the people of West Virginia, representing his community with integrity, Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today highlighted measurable progress in West Virginia’s child welfare system, pointing to improved outcomes for children, families, and providers while continuing to address long-standing structural challenges within Child Protective Services. “One of my top priorities is bringing West Virginia children home and keeping them close to their families and communities Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump declared Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction: “I want to thank President Trump for taking this decisive action to confront the fentanyl crisis and treat it with the seriousness it demands. This is something I called for immediately upon taking Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $15.4 million in grant awards to projects across the state aimed at updating water and sewer infrastructure and environmental conservation. The water and sewer infrastructure grants announced by Governor Morrisey total $12,643,588 for projects in 13 counties. “As my administration continues our work to make West Read More…