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Patrick Morrisey: “We need to have an across the board income tax cut.”

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Governor Morrisey Delivers Budget Update

Published February 24, 2026 | Video Starts at 03:07

I also have an obligation to fight for things that really matter for the people of the state. I really believe that We need to have an across the board income tax cut. And I've said that because I'm very worried about the affordability challenges that we're facing. And I also know that we have to stay more competitive with other states that we touch. (03:07–03:10)

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Asserts the necessity of implementing an across-the-board income tax cut in West Virginia.

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