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West Virginia leaders weigh in on job cuts, economic development and state budget

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Democrats in the West Virginia State Capitol are calling the current economic state of West Virginia "less than desirable." However, Republicans point to a handful of bills they believe can turn around the Mountain State’s economy. “I’m glad the governor is now taking walks, but I’m hoping he can walk himself up to Washington, DC, and get some answers on behalf of West Virginians," said Delegate Shawn Fluharty (D-Ohio)…

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CHARLESTON (WV News) — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed its Fiscal Year 2026 budget bill on Friday.

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West Virginia leaders weigh in on job cuts, economic development and state budget

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Democrats in the West Virginia State Capitol are calling the current economic state of West Virginia "less than desirable." However, Republicans point to a handful of bills they believe can turn around the Mountain State’s economy. “I’m glad the governor is now taking walks, but I’m hoping he can walk himself up to Washington, DC, and get some answers on behalf of West Virginians," said Democrat Del. Shawn Fluharty of Ohi…

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West Virginia's Senate, House and Governor offer dueling state budget proposals. Here's what's in them.

In the final days of the session, lawmakers are hashing out the only bill they are required by law to pass – the state budget.  In February, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the budget would be tight. Money coming into the state coffers has decreased over the last few years, due to a sweeping income tax cut passed in 2023. The cost of the government has increased.  The House and Senate have now released their own budget proposals with different philos…

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Senators will take first crack at a state budget bill ‘quite different than the governor’s’

The state Senate will have its first shot at debating West Virginia budget priorities, a go-round that’s part of ongoing positioning with the House of Delegates and the governor.

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Beckley Register-Herald broke the news in on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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