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Patrick Morrisey: “We're streamlining that chain of command under one leader…”

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Patrick Morrisey Announces Economic Initiatives and Job Growth Plans in West Virginia

Published July 10, 2025 | Video Starts at 15:50

It's about reducing duplication of services and make sure that we're streamlining leadership to better serve the people of West Virginia. And I'm very pleased to announce that We're streamlining that chain of command under one leader, Secretary Matt Gerge. I'm grateful for everyone who came before us. I want to thank them for all the work that they do. Matt, also have great confidence in you and the work you're doing. (15:50–15:55)

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Asserts that the chain of command is being streamlined under Secretary Matt Gerge.

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