West Virginia State Executive - Governor
Recent News About West Virginia State Executive - Governor
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Speaking of politicians, wokeness and beech nuts
My grandfather Wiley Davis often used to compare some politicians to beech nuts. When one would appear on television expressing opinions or making promises that were contradictory, Wiley would say the politician was “talking out of both sides of his mouth.” If the politician was especially egregious and pandering, Wiley would take it a step further. -
DECISION 2024: Republican stranglehold on WV politics continues
CHARLESTON – As expected, a red wave of Republican victory again rolled over West Virginia on election night. Donald Trump, Jim Justice and Patrick Morrisey scored Mountain State victories in their campaigns for president, U.S. Senate and governor -
Justice family announces final payment to avoid Greenbrier auction
LEWISBURG – The Greenbrier Resort will remain in the hands of Gov. Jim Justice’s family after it issued a press release October 15 announcing it had “completely satisfied” its obligations to Beltway Capital. -
Greenbrier scheduled for auction block again
LEWISBURG – The Greenbrier is scheduled for the auction block again. -
Williams challenges Morrisey to gubernatorial debate
HUNTINGTON – Democratic gubernatorial nominee Steve Williams has issued a formal challenge to Republican opponent Patrick Morrisey to a public debate to discuss the issues facing West Virginia and its citizens. -
West Virginia’s backyard brawl for prosperity
Together, we can make West Virginia a place where economic opportunity thrives, communities are safe and drug-free, and our children are equipped for success in the 21st century. -
Federal judge approves sale of Justice helicopter for $1.4M
ROANOKE, Virginia – The sale of a helicopter formerly owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s business has been approved by a federal judge. -
Justice appoints Flanigan, Dixon to vacant judicial seats
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has made two appointments to fill vacant judicial seats. -
Justice wins GOP nod for U.S. Senate, Morrisey takes Republican governor's primary
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, and current state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is the GOP nominee for governor. -
Justice appoints Hardy to fill Tabit's seat, Pack as acting secretary of revenue
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced two appointments during a news conference today, naming current Secretary of Revenue David J. Hardy to fill the seat left by Judge Joanna Tabit's death in September, and then naming Larry Pack to fill Hardy's position. -
Federal lawsuit looks to fix problems in state jail, prison system
BECKLEY – A federal lawsuit says the state’s regional jails and prisons are in desperate need of maintenance and staffing. -
Federal judge says foster care lawsuit is 'tailor-made' for class action status
CHARLESTON – A federal judge says a federal lawsuit challenging systemic deficiencies in the state’s foster care system is “tailor-made” for class action status. -
Justice blames politics after DOJ lawsuit targets 13 coal companies
WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against 13 coal companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family for unpaid civil penalties and reclamation fee debts. -
National group sues governor's office for refusal to answer FOIA schedule requests
CHARLESTON – The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has sued the governor’s office demanding the release of records related to Gov. Jim Justice’s office schedule or calendar since he took office in January 2017. -
More confessed judgments filed against Justice-owned companies
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia-based bank has filed 10 more confessed judgments against companies owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. -
Justice-owned companies ask Va. judge to set aside confessed judgments, grant a trial
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice have asked a Virginia judge to set aside 11 confessed judgments totaling more than $300 million. -
Bank gets injunction to stop Justice's son from discussing debt cases
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia judge has issued an injunction against Gov. Jim Justice’s son to stop him from talking about a court case involving his family’s businesses and a Virginia-based bank. -
Morrisey announces 2024 gubernatorial campaign
CHARLES TOWN – Patrick Morrisey is running for governor. West Virginia’s current Attorney General made the announcement April 4 in Jefferson County. -
Bank files to have governor's wages garnished to pay lawsuit judgment
ELKINS – A bank has filed paperwork to garnish the wages of Gov. Jim Justice to finish paying an $850,000 judgment in a civil lawsuit. -
Gov. Justice signs into law 4th state employee pay raise, budget bill, and other legislation
Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony for four bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature.