Morrisey signs 3% pay raise for state workers

WHEELING, W.Va (WDTV) - Governor Patrick Morrisey signed legislation giving West Virginia state employees a 3% raise at an event at Northen Community College’s Wheeling Campus on Tuesday.

“Our state workers have earned this raise, and they deserve it,”said Governor Morrisey. “From our teachers and law enforcement officers to our highway workers and first responders, these are the people who keep West Virginia running every day. This pay raise recognizes their contributions and helps address affordability challenges facing families across our state.”

The raise covers teachers, law enforcement, highway workers, and civil servants. The state also capped health insurance premium increases at 3% this year, down from 14% and 10% the previous two years.

The signing was held at a newly renovated historic campus building. a National Register landmark that just underwent a $2 million exterior restoration.

West Virginia has announced more than $12.8 billion in private investment and 12,000 projected jobs since October.

“We are focused on building a stronger economy while supporting the people who make that growth possible,” said Governor Morrisey. “That includes reducing red tape, creating jobs, investing in education, and ensuring our public servants are treated fairly.”