West Virginia

Governor Morrisey highlighted implementing LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) grounded in the Science of Reading, citing Mississippi's dramatic improvement as a model. He called for expanding digital literacy in K-12 and colleges, fully funded the HOPE scholarship by building it into the baseline budget, and requested increased funding for higher education institutions to train the estimated 15,000-20,000 new construction workers needed.

Governor Morrisey announced West Virginia received $199 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program, with nearly $1 billion expected over five years — the highest per-capita award among surrounding states. He called for prevention-focused legislation including physician nutrition education, new dietary guidelines, and reinstating the Presidential Fitness test. He also reported a nearly 40% decline in drug overdose deaths and proposed the 'Bring Them Home Fund' with $6 million to return foster children from out-of-state care facilities.

Governor Morrisey announced more than $4.5 billion in new private sector investment and a projected 4,200 jobs in recent months. He highlighted the microgrids law as a major economic development driver attracting nationwide interest, with potential investments totaling tens of billions. He proposed the Workforce Readiness & Opportunity Act for micro-credentialing and portable benefits, and emphasized tourism surpassing $9 billion in annual economic impact.

Governor Morrisey emphasized developing business-ready sites and investing $74 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects, plus $100 million to supplement road and bridge repair. He proposed $20 million to improve state parks, launched the SENTRY flood detection pilot program with $10 million in funding, and highlighted receiving $199 million in federal rural health transformation funding for healthcare infrastructure.

Governor Morrisey highlighted a nearly 40% decline in drug overdose deaths between June 2024 and May 2025, crediting enforcement strategies and partnerships with the Trump administration. He referenced his work as attorney general holding drug companies accountable and bringing over $1 billion in settlement monies to the state. He also announced the SENTRY pilot initiative with $10 million in requested funding for modernized flood detection and warning systems.

Governor Morrisey celebrated West Virginia's passage of a comprehensive microgrids law, calling it potentially "one of the single biggest economic development drivers in our history" with investments that "could total tens of billions of dollars." He emphasized the state's energy development opportunities and infrastructure investments while noting companies across the country are expressing deep interest.

Governor Morrisey addressed housing indirectly through infrastructure investments, noting $74 million directed toward water and sewer infrastructure projects and emphasizing that clean water and functional infrastructure propel economic growth. He also discussed tourism-related investments including $20 million for state park improvements.

Governor Morrisey emphasized fiscal responsibility while requesting $100 million for road and bridge repair beyond the current road fund, $20 million for state park improvements, and fully funding the HOPE scholarship in the baseline budget rather than depending on surpluses. He highlighted $4.5 billion in new private sector investment and proposed workforce development legislation while noting tourism generated over $1 billion in tax revenue.

Governor Morrisey highlighted West Virginia's comprehensive microgrids law as attracting deep interest from companies nationwide, calling it potentially "one of the single biggest economic development drivers in our history." He also emphasized digital literacy expansion in K-12 schools and called for using modern technology tools to personalize instruction and provide extra tutoring. He launched the SENTRY flood prediction initiative using expanded sensors and predictive models.

Governor Morrisey emphasized healthcare transformation for rural communities and noted investments in water and sewer infrastructure that support agricultural communities. The rural health plan includes educating the public about dietary guidelines and physician nutrition training.

Governor Morrisey highlighted West Virginia's $199 million federal Rural Health Transformation award, which will improve healthcare access including for veterans. He noted a nearly 40% decline in drug overdose deaths, benefiting veteran communities disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic. He also emphasized workforce development through the Workforce Readiness & Opportunity Act, which accelerates military personnel's ability to enter the civilian workforce.

Governor Morrisey proposed the Workforce Readiness & Opportunity Act to encourage micro-credentialing and portable benefits, and called for investing $100 million to supplement road and bridge repair. He launched the SENTRY flood detection pilot initiative requesting $10 million for modernized predictive flood warning systems, and emphasized fiscal responsibility by fully funding the HOPE scholarship in the baseline budget.

Governor Morrisey highlighted $199 million in federal Rural Health Transformation funding and proposed the 'Bring Them Home Fund' with $6 million to rehabilitate state facilities for foster children currently placed out of state, projecting tens of millions in savings. He noted a nearly 40% decline in drug overdose deaths and emphasized the HOPE scholarship as fully funded in the baseline budget.

Governor Morrisey focused on economic development as the path to affordability, announcing $4.5 billion in private sector investment and a comprehensive microgrids law to attract energy-intensive industries. He proposed $100 million for road and bridge repair, $20 million for state park improvements, and emphasized rural healthcare transformation with $199 million in federal funding. He highlighted the HOPE scholarship for education choice and workforce development through micro-credentialing and portable benefits.