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West Virginia Facing Large Deficit Next Year

January 17th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Governor Patrick Morrisey says his administration projects a budget deficit of more than $400 million for the coming fiscal year.  New Gov. Patrick Morrisey says his administration projects a budget deficit of more than $400 million for the coming fiscal year.  Morrisey’s assessment of the state’s fiscal condition was in contrast to financial characterizations by his predecessor, Jim Justice, who is now a U.S. senator.