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

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is luring businesses and workers from Virginia by promoting lower taxes and fewer regulations, West Virginia is investing in a new 275-acre commercial tax district, and the state is competing with Virginia for jobs and economic growth. The move comes as Virginia's shift towards higher taxes and new regulations has prompted neighboring states to compete for businesses and residents. Morrisey plans to take his pitch directly into Virginia communities to draw businesses and workers into West Virginia.