West Virginia Governor's Office
Recent News About West Virginia Governor's Office
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Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals
Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Justice makes formal request to JVAC for new names for intermediate court to replace Nickerson
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice is asking for a new list from the West Virginia Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission to fill a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals left by Don Nickerson, who withdrew from the seat last week. -
Nickerson withdraws from seat on new intermediate court
CHARLESTON — Don Nickerson, one of three men recently appointed to serve as a judge on the state’s new intermediate appellate court, has decided to withdraw from the position. -
Open meetings lawsuit against House of Delegates dismissed
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha Circuit judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the House of Delegates and a committee for allegedly violating the Open Meetings Act. -
Nine apply for Supreme Court seat left vacant by Jenkins
CHARLESTON – Nine people have applied for the vacancy on the state Supreme Court left by last month’s resignation of former Justice Evan Jenkins. -
If you can’t take the heat, get out of the governor’s office
For being such a big man (in every way, shape, form and fashion), West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice sure is small. -
Senate passes bill to allow judicial appointments to serve a bit longer
CHARLESTON – A bill that would allow judicial appointments made by the governor to stand for up to three years has passed and is headed to the governor’s desk. -
Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy – February 2022
Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy – February 2022. -
Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefitting dozens of communities across state
Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefitting dozens of communities across state. -
Morrisey unveils agreement with cities, counties about opioid funds
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has reached an agreement with many county and city governments about how money from future opioid settlements and verdicts will be dispersed. -
Gov. Justice announces State of West Virginia named to Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022
Gov. Justice announces State of West Virginia named to Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022. -
Basketball coach says State Troopers guarding governor shoved him, broke his arm at game
BECKLEY – A high school girls basketball coach says he was injured when two West Virginia State Troopers providing protection for Gov. Jim Justice when he was shoved during an altercation at a game. -
Babydog's backside backfires
P.T. Barnum had the famous circus dwarf “General Tom Thumb.” West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has Babydog, the family’s English bulldog. -
State employee says he was injured in restroom at state Capitol complex
CHARLESTON – A St. Albans man says he was injured in a restroom while working at the state Capitol Complex. -
Gov. Justice delivers 2022 State of the State message to Legislature
Gov. Justice delivers 2022 State of the State message to Legislature. -
Introducing our new intermediate appellate court
West Virginia has made an important step in the right direction, and everyone who helped make this possible should be applauded. -
Gov. Justice makes history; announces first-ever appointments to WV Intermediate Court of Appeals
Gov. Justice makes history; announces first-ever appointments to WV Intermediate Court of Appeals. -
State leaders praise appointments to new intermediate appellate court
CHARLESTON – Leaders from across West Virginia are praising the three appointees to the state’s new Intermediate Court of Appeals. -
Gov. Justice appoints Michael Honaker to 42nd District seat in House of Delegates
Gov. Justice appoints Michael Honaker to 42nd District seat in House of Delegates. -
Judge grants temporary injunction stopping charter school approval method
CHARLESTON – A circuit judge has granted an injunction to temporarily stop the state’s method for approving charter schools.