WV House’s budget doesn’t include governor’s tax cut, looks much different from Senate’s budget plan

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 655

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The West Virginia House Finance Committee got to work on their budget Thursday morning, unveiling a 203-page budget bill that notably didn’t include the governor’s proposed personal income tax cut.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants a five or 10% tax cut, saying the state is in a financial place to deliver it to residents. He asked lawmakers to deliver a hopefully 10% cut by finding ways to save money elsewhere.

House Finance Chairman Vernon Criss, …

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