West Virginia State Executive - Governor
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WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice addresses County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia, voices support for legislation allowing residents to vote on annexation
Gov. Jim Justice told members of the County Commissioners Association of West Virginia (CCAWV) today that he supports a bill moving in the Legislature that gives citizens the right to vote if their property is being considered for annexation. -
Cornelius has questions about Justice-related charities; Governor dismisses claims
CHARLESTON – The chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee questions whether charitable groups associated with Gov. Jim Justice that have raised nearly $117 million have filed all of the proper paperwork with the state. -
Justice gets out from under federal investigation
MORGANTOWN – Being under federal investigation is the legal equivalent of having a dormant virus; You are never quite sure when or if anything is going to come of it. -
Governor's attorneys say federal investigation into family, businesses has ended
CHARLESTON – Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice say a federal investigation has ended with no charges against the governor or his family. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
In support of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation, -
Delegate ‘shocked’ by law firm selection process in DHHR foster care lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A member of the House of Delegates says he is shocked by the state Department of Health and Human Resources’ decision to choose a Washington, D.C., law firm to handle a federal class action lawsuit regarding the state’s foster care system. -
Drug crisis calls for action to heal our state
When I look at West Virginia and our debilitating drug epidemic, it shakes me to my core. I cannot understand why our current governor’s plan to address this challenge remains in draft form after being office for over 1,000 days. I know just about every nook and cranny of our state, and this crisis touches all of us. It’s why I recently announced a lengthy and detailed action plan to address this crisis. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, and in accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice had issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia State flags on all State-owned facilities been displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice: U.S. Dept. of Labor awards additional $1 million to West Virginia for continuing employment and training services for laid off coal miners
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded West Virginia $1.056 million in National Dislocated Worker Grant funds to assist continuing employment and training services for workers impacted by coal industry layoffs. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia’s historic low unemployment in national interview
Gov. Jim Justice made a national television news appearance today on the Fox News show, Fox & Friends, to discuss West Virginia recently recording its best unemployment rate in 11 years. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice announces $2.15 million in Child Advocacy Center grant awards across West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $2,149,670 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant Program Funds to 22 projects. -
Discovery in Justice residency case stayed by circuit judge
CHARLESTON — A hearing on Wednesday stayed discovery in the case against Gov. Jim Justice over where he resides. -
Wood Co. GOP chairman sues state party chair, Warner over attempted ouster
CHARLESTON – The state Republican Party chairwoman’s removal of the Wood County party official has resulted in a lawsuit. Rob Cornelius, chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee, filed his complaint and petition for writ of mandamus Aug. 21 in Kanawha Circuit Court against Secretary of State Mac Warner and West Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Melody Potter. -
Justice brings in new counsel in residency case
CHARLESTON – Court documents show that Gov. Jim Justice has hired a former U.S. attorney to represent him in a lawsuit filed by Del. Isaac Sponaugle (D-Pendleton) regarding Justice's residency. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice orders flags flown at half-staff on July 13, 2019 in commemoration of Jesse Guills, Jr.
Gov. Jim Justice ordered all United States and West Virginia flags displayed at the Capitol complex in Charleston and all state facilities throughout Greenbrier County be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, July 13, 2019 in commemoration of former West Virginia Senator Jesse Guills, Jr. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice joins First Lady Melania Trump in West Virginia for roundtable discussion on opioid crisis
Gov. Jim Justice made a national television news appearance on the Fox News show, America's Newsroom, to discuss First Lady of the United States Melania Trump's visit to West Virignia at the Cabell-Huntington Health Department on Monday for a roundtable discussion on the drug crisis impacting the state and the entire region. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice names former Rainelle Mayor Andrea Pendleton a Distinguished West Virginian
West VirgGov. Jim Justice named former Mayor Andrea “Andy” Pendleton, of Rainelle, a Distinguished West Virginian. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice declared state holiday for state employees on Friday, July 5, 2019
Gov. Jim Justice has issued an executive order declaring that Friday, July 5, 2019 been an official holiday for all public employees of the state. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice signs education bill, supplemental appropriation bills, and others, unlocking new opportunities for all West Virginians
Gov. Jim Justice signed a total of 23 bills that were passed during the recent special legislative session, all of which aim to provide better opportunities for West Virginians in various ways. -
Democratic lawmakers urge Justice to veto House education reform bill
CHARLESTON – A chorus of Democratic lawmakers are urging Gov. Jim Justice to veto the recently passed House education bill. House Bill 206 passed the House of Delegates last week, and the state Senate approved it June 24 by an 18-16 vote. Justice has indicated he'll sign it.