West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered his first State of the State address, where he outlined the administration’s goals and main focuses such as education, technology, and economic goals. Following his speech, state leaders like Senator Eric Tarr and Marshall University President Brad Smith praised Morrisey’s vision for the state. Morrisey also announced plans for a new West Virginia Power Tech Center, aiming to drive state and national thinking on data and energy needs while providing advanced manufacturing job opportunities.
One of the key points of Morrisey’s address was the importance of education in the state, emphasizing basics like reading and math, as well as skills such as coding and digital literacy. He also expressed support for school choice and the HOPE Scholarship. While leaders like Gordon Gee praised Morrisey’s approach to education, Dale Lee of the West Virginia Education Association stressed the need for actions to match the words for the state to see significant improvements. The state is also facing a projected $400 million budget deficit in 2026, but Morrisey is providing lawmakers with a six-year plan to address this issue.
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