Statement on behalf of Speaker Hanshaw

“The majority of members of the West Virginia House of Delegates have indicated to me this week they would support a 5% pay raise for all state employees.

“We have much to be proud of and to celebrate here in our Mountain State, but we also must recognize our challenges. We all understand the important work our public employees do and have faithfully executed in the face of extraordinarily stressful circumstances.

“I appreciate the governor starting early in discussing ideas for the 2022 regular legislative session, and our members look forward to debating other proposals once we convene next month.”

Contact: Ann Ali at (304) 340-3323