West Virginia Legislature Passes Budget, Faces Education Funding Dispute


Author: The Daily News Now! March 14, 2026 Duration: 1:31
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West Virginia Legislature Passes Budget, Faces Education Funding Dispute

West Virginias 2026 legislative session concludes with key policy wins, including a five percent income tax cut and universal three percent pay raise for state employees. The House focuses on economic development and quality of life, while the Senate addresses childcare improvements and high school athlete transfers. Public education funding remains a contentious issue, with the House passing a bill to better support students with special needs, but it stalls in the Senate. Tensions rise between chambers over unaddressed economic bills and differing priorities.

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