Gov. Morrisey Urges House to Restore Income Tax Cut Proposal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey renewed his push for a 10% personal income tax reduction on Monday, making a direct appeal to House lawmakers during a ceremonial signing of recent federal tax code changes tied to President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Morrisey said the state should move forward with the full 10% reduction as part of the upcoming budget, emphasizing that the proposal remains a priority for his administration. While the Senate included a tax increase on vaping products to help cover the additional $125 million needed to fund the cut, the House removed the entire $250 million tax reduction from its version of the budget.
Joined by several legislative allies, Morrisey said he has urged House leaders to reconsider.
“We’re trying, but we need the House to step forward. We need that,” Morrisey told reporters. “This is going to be a big issue in the next few months. I’m asking people to work with me, work with the Senate. Work together to make this happen.”
Senate Finance Chair Jason Barrett (R‑Berkeley) stood with the governor in support of the proposal. His House counterpart, Delegate Vernon Criss (R‑Wood), was not present—something Morrisey noted during his remarks.
The debate over the tax cut is expected to continue as lawmakers work toward finalizing the state budget in the coming weeks.