Dept. of Revenue: West Virginia still 'lags economically'

Number of West Virginia foster children living in hotels hasn’t decreased on Morrisey’s watch

CHARLESTON — Despite Gov. Patrick Morissey’s focus on improving West Virginia’s troubled foster care system, data from the state’s judicial branch shows the number of foster children living in hotels hasn’t improved over the last year.

Gov. Morrisey calls for 10% income tax cut for West Virginians

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) - Governor Patrick Morrisey has called for measures to ease the financial burden faced by West Virginians. Many residents have reported struggling in recent months with unaffordable utility rates. The cost of groceries and essential goods is also an issue of concern for West Virginians, particularly in the southern region of the [...]

State of the State: Bipartisan skepticism for Morrisey's tax break, pay raise plans

More tax cuts may be on the horizon for West Virginians if Gov. Patrick Morrisey gets his way. While delivering his second State of the State address on Wednesday, Morrisey asked both houses of the Legislature to pass a 10%…

Dept. of Revenue: West Virginia still 'lags economically'

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — On the second day of the 2026 West Virginia Legislative Session, WV Secretary of Revenue Eric Nelson and his staff presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Fiscal Outlook for the House Finance Committee. Here are some highlights: Coal production is up, but in terms of GDP and GSP, West Virginia still "lags [...]

Governor Morrisey asks Legislature for 10% income tax cut

Charleston, W.Va. (WTRF) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered his second State of the State address Wednesday evening. During the speech, he called upon the state legislature to make a 10% cut to the state income tax. Last year, the Governor announced the state budget was projected to see a $400 million dollar deficit [...]

Morrisey calls for tax cuts, flood prevention, but no plan for W.Va.’s skyrocketing power bills

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday delivered the 2026 State of the State address, doubling down on his request for an income tax cut and asking the Legislature to fund flood prevention.