‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia's Morrissey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger's jobs
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is actively seeking to attract businesses and workers from Virginia amid rising taxes and regulations in the neighboring state. He plans to visit Loudoun County to promote West Virginia's economic advantages, including lower taxes and fewer regulations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to compete for jobs and investment in the region.
- ▪Governor Patrick Morrisey is targeting Virginia's workforce and employers to draw them to West Virginia.
- ▪Virginia's proposed tax increases and regulatory changes have prompted West Virginia to position itself as a more attractive option.
- ▪Morrisey plans to make direct pitches in Virginia communities, highlighting the differences in economic direction between the two states.
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West Virginia ‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia's Morrissey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger's jobs Gov. Patrick Morrisey says he'll visit Loudoun County to make the case for relocating across the border By Charles Creitz Fox News Published May 18, 2026 7:52am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Governor says he'll visit Virginia to try to draw businesses, people out amid Spanberger rise West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey draws contrast between the two Virginias, announcing plans to visit Virginia and attract businesses to West Virginia after signing sweeping economic development legislation in border counties. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! TABLER STATION, W.V.
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