‘The math doesn’t make sense’ — Lawmakers question the governor’s tax cut plan

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 784

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Gov. Patrick Morrisey told the public Wednesday night during his State of the State address that he wanted a 10% personal income tax cut, saying it should be a priority to put more money back into people’s pockets.

The next morning, his finance staff presented a budget to Senators seeking a 5% cut, and the budget was calculated with a 5% tax cut included.

The same reduced request went before members of …

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