WV State revenue is better, but demands on budget are mounting - Brad McElhinny, Metro News

The state budget looks better this year, but new demands are abundant too. Gov. Jim Justice has promised $100 million to shore up insurance for public employees, plus average 5 percent pay raises. Four-year colleges have talked about wanting $10 million to make up for cuts of recent years. The Senate wants to make community and technical college less expensive for students at an estimated cost of less than $10 million. http://wvmetronews.com/2019/01/06/state-revenue-is-better-but-demands-on-budget-are-mounting/