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Patrick Morrisey: “Transportation has been a big problem here in the Mountain…”

Featuring: Patrick Morrisey, Republican | Governor of West Virginia

Gov. Morrisey Discusses Rural Health Outcomes in Fairmont

Published November 6, 2025 | Video Starts at 16:09

Programs and many other providers who have been struggling. This could be a real win for the Mountain State. Second, we know Transportation has been a big problem here in the Mountain State. not just the number of miles from place to place. Well, people know that West Virginia is a rugged place, difficult to traverse. (16:09–16:14)

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Asserts that transportation is a significant issue in West Virginia.

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“West Virginia needs to keep striving to have more health care access to be a lever to help improve those health care outcomes.”
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“We rolled out a four pillar plan to make West Virginia a healthier and a more vibrant state.”
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“That's why we lost a congressional seat.”
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