By JOSELYN KING
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register
(West Virginia Legislative Photography photo)
WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced a pay raise deal for all state employees Tuesday that could put teachers back in the classrooms on Thursday, but state lawmakers are awaiting details on where he found $58 million in new revenue to pay for the increases.
“This raise (announced Tuesday) is contrary to everything the governor has said to this point,” Ferns said. “Adjusting revenue estimates to achieve a raise that appeases the unions is not fiscally sound.
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