An efficient and effective state government requires sufficient resources to fund public services
At his first press conference as governor last week, Patrick Morrisey promised that under his watch state government will be ...
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Lawmakers say they’re ready to contend with projected $400 million deficit
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced during his first week in office that his administration projects a budget deficit of more ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel9hOpinion
Reporter’s Notebook: Executive privilege
I praised Gov. Patrick Morrisey in a recent column for his candidness regarding future issues with the general revenue budget ...
Times Republican7h
Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolism
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A new year of lawmaking and politicking is underway in U.S. statehouses. Governors are acting quickly to outline their agendas. And in many cases, the influence of President ...
West Virginia MetroNews19h
Winter 2025 delivers latest blow
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The latest storm of Winter 2025 delivered heavy bands of snow Sunday making driving almost impossible in ...
West Virginia MetroNews19h
Changes in public transportation begin in 3 weeks in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Much discussed changes for the Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority take effect on Feb. 10 ...
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Party control of Virginia state government
Virginia has a Republican triplex and a divided trifecta. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, and attorney general. The Democratic Party controls both chambers ...