Western MPs and Western Virginia leaders respond to Governor Morrisi – Metronews in West Virginia

Charleston, W.VA. – Those who are in the House of Western Virginia on Wednesday night have joined the Take Me Me Home, Country Roads to John Denver after Governor Patrick Morrisi delivered his first state to the state.

“It’s nice to have a Republican governor to be elected as a Republican who enters and honors our values ​​here in West Virginia,” said Senator Eric Tar, R-Putnam, after speech.

After the first day of the 60-day legislative session, the Senate of the West Virginia and the Chamber of Delegates united to listen to their new leader, outline the goals and main focuses of the administration. Morrisi affected education, technology, economic goals and others.

Marshal Brad Smith President Marshall Smith says it’s a new era in Mountain State.

“I think we are entering the dawn of a new era in West Virginia,” Smith said. “I love the big challenge and vision governor Morrisi. I believe that this nation has always responded to the call and we will again respond to the call to feed this next generation into a world of artificial intelligence and the need for power of Western Virginia. “

One of the big speaking points from MorRisey’s first month of service is his prediction that the state will face nearly $ 400 million in a budget deficit in the fiscal 2026. Morrisi briefly touched the forecast deficit during her speech, but will soon state his budget to the legislature.

Although the questions are yet to be answered about what will be done to combat the deficit, the chairman of the new Senate Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, says he is pleased with what Morrisie provides to the legislators.

“One of the things that the legislature has requested in the last few years is a six -year plan,” Barrett said. “When we make decisions, whether it is tax reduction or other things that really affect our long -term future, it is useful when the governor can provide us with a six -year plan and this governor does this.”

Meanwhile, Senator Ben Quinn, R-Harrison, says Morrisey’s first month in office has created a positive feeling.

“He is optimistic, he is at work. I think the governor has a cabinet, assembled and we will hit the ground, “said the Queen. “Several of his bills were introduced today by the Senate and I think there is a lot of inertia.”

A section of speech, which many state leaders brought up in the State Capitol Rotonda on Wednesday night was Morrisi’s message about the West Virginia Technology Center. Morrisi says the center will “help stimulate state and national thinking for data and energy needs.” He also says that the center will provide new opportunities with modern production jobs.

“I really like the power program he (Morrisi) puts out,” said President of the University of Western Virginia Gordon GI. “I think this helps us get into the competitive digital world, so that’s what we have to do.”

Tar says the state is sitting on an energy gold mine and it must be used properly.

“Western Virginia is the energy energy for the United States,” Tar said. “With what is sitting right under our feet, there is absolutely no reason why we should not be a dominant condition, so any child who grows up in Western Virginia should look for a reason to leave, not a reason to remain. “

Morrisi, like his introductory address on January 13, spent time for education within the state, saying that “education should be a top priority” and “our classrooms must be central parts of high achievements.”

Morrisi talks about the importance of basics such as reading, writing and mathematics, but added that the state should cover new skills such as encoding, stem and digital literacy. He continued to persevere this school choice and support for the scholarship of hope remains something that he will support.

“We fell to the bottom with respect to some of our educational achievements and we just have to improve what we do,” said them.

Smith says Morrisi’s opinion on education takes care of everyone.

“What I love in the definition of Governor Morrisi’s education is that it’s comprehensive. This is Vo-Tech, learns skills, studies trade, two-year or four-year degree, to advanced technologies, “Smith said. “All inclusion of education can participate in West Virginia.”

Dale Lee, President of the Western Virginia Education Association (Wvea), says she wants to see how words become actions if Western Virginia wants to improve dramatically in education.

“There is much talk that we are competitive with our neighboring countries, especially in the field of education and education. I am eager to see where the bills actually go out and how we will do it and make it competitive, “Lee said.