The West Virginia Democratic Party has expressed frustration with the lack of progress in passing legislation to benefit the state’s economy during the 2025 Legislative Session. They criticized bills like Senate Bill 474 that dismantles DEI programs and loosen vaccine requirements. Instead of addressing important issues like child care and PEIA, the party feels that time has been wasted during this session. House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle highlighted the lack of job bills being taken up and concerns about weakening childhood immunizations. Del. Shawn Fluharty echoed these concerns, emphasizing the disconnect between legislative priorities and the needs of West Virginia residents. Additionally, the party criticized proposed legislation to bring data centers to the state, warning that this could lead to higher utility rates and job cuts. The recent NIOSH layoffs in Morgantown were cited as an example of the potential negative impact of such legislation. The Democratic Party is calling for a shift in focus towards measures that will create jobs and benefit West Virginia’s economy as the legislative session comes to a close.
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