Morrisey signs budget bill, uses line-item veto power to make changes

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a $5.5 billion budget on Thursday night, but not before slashing funding using his line-item veto power to make several objections.

The governor had until midnight Thursday to sign the budget after lawmakers sent it to him uncharacteristically early. It was a strategic move for the GOP-supermajority, who wanted to give themselves time to potentially override any vetoes before they adjourned Saturday night.

Last year, Morrisey used his line-item …

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