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Patrick Morrisey: “The number one issue facing West Virginians, we have to grow…”

Featuring: Patrick Morrisey, Republican | Governor of West Virginia

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Governor Morrisey Reflects on Year in Review

Published | Video Starts at 05:37

So think electricians, think H Vac, think plumbing, think other contractors. It's big stuff because we need more People to migrate to the Mountain State. I've said it before and I'll say it again. The number one issue facing West Virginians, we have to grow our workforce participation and grow our population. And so we're starting that process. We have a lot more work to do in the new Year on that. But that's Bill Big. (05:37–05:46)

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