Morrisey talks plan for economic growth [Video]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey discussed his plan for economic growth Thursday, saying it relies upon energy, infrastructure and competition with neighboring states.

He says West Virginia ranks among the bottom five states in workforce participation, regulation, future growth and the overall, best place to do business.

“I want to change that,” Morrisey said. “West Virginians deserve to have that change, so we can start to really rise.”

Morrisey’s solution: competition with neighboring states. He introduced Todd Johnston as the coach to lead his team. He will serve as deputy chief of staff and chairman of the governor’s Energy, Infrastructure & Competitiveness Council.

“I’m looking forward to kind of opening up the proverbial hood of the car in government here and seeing where we can make some real efficiency improvements and better coordinate our efforts,” Johnston said.

Morrisey says Johnston will be in close contact with …