‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia's Morrisey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger's jobs

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is attempting to lure businesses and workers from Virginia by promoting lower taxes and fewer regulations, amidst proposed tax increases and regulatory changes in Virginia. Morrisey plans to pitch West Virginia as a competitive alternative to Virginia communities, including Loudoun County. This move is part of an interstate economic competition between the two states.