West Virginia Governor's Office
Recent News About West Virginia Governor's Office
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Justice companies offer settlement to Credit Suisse of $300M plus more from Bluestone sale
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has confirmed a media report that he has offered $300 million and half of the value of his family’s coal businesses to settle loans. -
Gov. Justice, Department of Economic Development announce the official launch of West Virginia BusinessLink
Gov. Justice, Department of Economic Development announce the official launch of West Virginia BusinessLink. -
Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – September 16, 2021
Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – September 16, 2021. -
Charter school board receives seven applicants
CHARLESTON — There are now seven applicants that want to open as charter schools in West Virginia. -
Sponaugle files intent to sue Justice for not complying with residency requirement
CHARLESTON — Former House of Delegates member Isaac Sponaugle has sent a certified letter with an intent to sue Gov. Jim Justice for continuing to fail to abide by an agreement that he must reside in the state's seat of government in Charleston. -
DOJ wants Justice companies to comply with consent decree
CHARLESTON — The U.S. Department of Justice wants West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his coal companies to comply with a consent order to which he previously promised to address environmental violations. -
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges vaccinations as state surpasses hospitalization records; pays tribute ahead of 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges vaccinations as state surpasses hospitalization records; pays tribute ahead of 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks. -
Applications now being accepted for spots on new Intermediate Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – The start of the state’s newly created Intermediate Court of Appeals still is nearly 10 months away, but applications are being accepted for the three judicial positions. -
Notice of intent filed regarding Hope Scholarship
CHARLESTON — Mountain State Justice has sent a notice of intent to Gov. Jim Justice and other state officials that stated a lawsuit would be filed on behalf of its clients regarding legislation involving charter schools and the Hope Scholarship. -
Justice companies, Carter Bank file motion to dismiss federal lawsuit
CHARLESTON – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and a Virginia-based bank have asked that a federal lawsuit regarding nearly $400 million in loans be dismissed. -
Legislative leaders ask Morrisey for opinion about vaccination requirements
CHARLESTON – Legislative leaders have asked state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to issue a formal opinion about vaccination requirements and how the state Constitution would affect such policy. -
Justice, attorney say settlement reached with Carter Bank over personally guaranteed loans
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice and one of his attorneys say companies owned by his family have reached a settlement with a Virginia-based bank over nearly $400 million in loans. -
Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Monday, August 30
Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Monday, August 30. -
Judge denies requests in unemployment benefits suit
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha Circuit Court judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order and a writ of mandamus in a lawsuit against Workforce West Virginia for unemployment benefits related to the pandemic. -
Gov. Justice reactivates West Virginia Public Energy Authority
Gov. Justice reactivates West Virginia Public Energy Authority. -
It’s time to let it go, WorkForce West Virginia
These are strange times, and lots of people – in both the public and the private sector – are making things up as they go along. They’re improvising because they have to. -
Justice-owned companies owe nearly $300K in Raleigh County real estate taxes
BECKLEY – Businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family owe nearly $300,000 in real estate property taxes in Raleigh County. -
Bank files opposition to Justice proposal, calls move another delay tactic
BECKLEY – The Virginia-based bank being sued by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family and his businesses has filed an opposition in federal court to what it says is another stall tactic by the plaintiffs. -
IRS gets sliver of $8M tax lien against Justice's daughter following home sale
LEWISBURG – The $8 million federal tax lien against Gov. Jim Justice’s daughter has decreased by more than $130,000 after she and her husband sold their home last month. -
Company owned by Justice family owes almost $10 million on federal court judgment
BECKLEY – A company owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family owes almost $10 million related to a federal court judgment that was handed down almost two years ago.