CLAY, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today celebrated the grand opening of the newest location of Rail Explorers, the nation’s leading railbike operator, in Clay. On Rail Explorers’ comfortable, 2- and 4-person electric-assisted railbikes, riders can now easily …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved funding for another five Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEFG) projects. To date, the WDA has awarded 174 EEGF grants totaling over $427 …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today he will appoint Jeffrey Pack as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, a cabinet-level position in the administration. Pack is currently the Commissioner for the Bureau for Social …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and officials of Japan-based SOMAR, unveiled exciting news for West Virginia's economic landscape. SOMAR will establish a facility to manufacture an epoxy resin product used in the automotive sector. The new facility …
In May, total General Revenue Fund collections exceeded $397.3 million, bringing the cumulative year-to-date collections for Fiscal Year 2024 to $5.1 billion. The fiscal year ends in June. May Personal Income Tax collections totaled more than $138.3 …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Ryan Flanigan to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court serving Mercer County. He fills the seat vacated by Judge Derek Swope's retirement. Flanigan received his B.A. and M.A. in …
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CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice yesterday welcomed the state’s newest therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program during an assembly at New Martinsville School and Parkersburg High School. Molly, a female Yellow Labrador Retriever, was …
In addition to the grand prize winner, there will be prizes for second and third-place winners. The first-place winner will receive $500, the second-place winner $300, and the third-place winner $100. "West Virginia Day is a special occasion for all …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) today announced that President Joe Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of West Virginia. This declaration is in response to the severe …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days will return June 8–9 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for free in public lakes, streams and rivers around …
The Governor’s order also requests that all citizens display any United States and West Virginia flags at their homes at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day. Additionally, the Governor’s order asks all West Virginians to unite in prayer for …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the conclusion of a special session in which the West Virginia Legislature passed all 15 bills listed on his call. “I have been extremely disappointed in the behavior of a few of …
Ashley served in the West Virginia Legislator for 30 years, proudly representing the people of Roane, Jackson, Clay, Gilmer, Wood, and Pleasants counties. Gov. Justice later appointed Ashley as Legislative Director. Most recently, Ashley served as a …
“The special session I’m calling today isn’t just really important; it’s critical to the health and well-being of some of our state’s most vulnerable people. In my book, restoring budgets for our Departments of Health and Human Services is the most …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a coal miner in Wyoming County. Virgil Paynter, of Lynco, was fatally injured Thursday morning at the CM Energy Operations …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in West Virginia to be displayed at half-staff from midnight until sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in honor of …
The $12.4 million tram replacement project is just a portion of the more than $200+ million in investments made in West Virginia State Parks over the last seven years. “It’s been absolutely incredible to watch as our parks system has seen a complete …
Applications and letters of recommendation will not be considered if received after the deadline outlined above. Both must be submitted either via email to JVAC@wv.gov, or by mail to: Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission c/o Office of the General Counsel …
LINDSIDE, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice and Gov. Jim Justice today celebrated the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program during an assembly at James Monroe High School. The dog introduced is named Maverick, and he is …
