WV House budget says no to governor’s tax cut, yes to Hope Scholarship, flood prevention

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 1,295

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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After more than two hours of debate, the House of Delegates passed its budget bill on Wednesday afternoon, notably leaving out Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s requested personal income tax cut.

The budget bill debate showcased little to no love between House Finance Chairman Vernon Criss, R-Wood, and the Republican governor.

“We’ve never had a conversation with the governor. He has never darkened the door of the vice chairman of myself other than coming to sit on …

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