WV House Democrats ask governor for urgent special session on public school funding

House Democrats have sent a letter to Gov. Patrick Morrisey requesting that he call the Legislature into a special session to address public school funding.

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 810

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Democrats in the House of Delegates have sent a letter to Gov. Patrick Morrisey requesting that he call the Legislature into a special session to address public school funding as more schools face closure.

“We have just learned recently that this next school year we can have upwards of 20 schools to close their doors,” said House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell. “As a Legislature and as a state, we’re supposed to be providing …

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