Since the 1960s, the governor of West Virginia has become much more powerful. In 1968, a new amendment placed the governor in charge of the state budget. In 1970, another amendment let governors serve two terms in a row. These changes made the governor’s job more important. A former congressman, Republican Arch Moore would be the first to take advantage of these new powers and eventually serve three terms (1969-77, 1985-89) as governor.