West Virginia State Executive - Governor
Recent News About West Virginia State Executive - Governor
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Bank says it intends to collect $421 million from Justice companies
BECKLEY— Carter Bank & Trust filed a form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stating that it still intends to collect the hundreds of millions of dollars from companies owned Gov. Jim Justice's family. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginia congressional delegation to reauthorize AML program
Gov. Jim Justice sent a letter to West Virginia’s congressional delegation, urging immediate action to reauthorize the Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) program. -
Justice appoints Charleston attorney to open Kanawha Family Court judge position
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of a new family court judge for Kanawha County this week to replace Judge Kenneth Ballard after he was appointed to the Kanawha Circuit Court. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: First Lady Cathy Justice announces renaming West Virginia essay contest winners
First Lady Cathy Justice is happy to announce the winners of her Renaming West Virginia Essay Contest. -
Justice files amended complaint in Greensill lawsuit
NEW YORK — Gov. Jim Justice, his family and several companies have filed an amended complaint saying he wouldn't have personally guaranteed $700 million in loans if he were aware of the instability of the lender. -
Justice files second lawsuit against financial institution over loans
BECKLEY — Gov. Jim Justice and his family have filed another lawsuit alleging a bank is liable for millions of dollars it lent to Justice's coal companies. -
Justice could be personally responsible for nearly $700 million in loans
NEW YORK — Gov. Jim Justice could be stuck repaying nearly $700 million in loans that coal companies owned by his family took from Greensil Capital, The Wall Street Journal reported. -
Unions claim new law altering dues collection is unconstitutional, retaliatory
CHARLESTON – A group of a dozen public employee unions have filed a petition claiming a new state law that keeps employers from automatically deducting union dues from paychecks is retaliatory. -
Federal judge says W.Va. can't enforce law that would restrict lawyer advertising
WHEELING – A federal judge has ruled West Virginia can’t enforce a law passed in 2020 restricting lawyer advertising. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice appoints Kenneth Ballard as judge for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit serving Kanawha County
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Kenneth Ballard, of Charleston, WV, to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, which serves Kanawha County. Ballard is set to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of the Honorable Tod J. Kaufman. -
Governor appoints Ballard to fill vacant Kanawha Circuit Court seat
CHARLESTON – Kenneth Ballard is Kanawha County's newest circuit court judge. On April 26, Gov. Jim Justice appointed Ballard, who lives in Charleston, to the Kanawha Circuit Court. He will fill the seat vacated when former Judge Tod Kaufman retired last month. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to remain at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale
In accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout all of West Virginia remain displayed at half-staff until the day of interment for former United States Vice President Walter Frederick Mondale, of Minnesota. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice approves over $1.9 million for two Roads To Prosperity projects in Wayne County
Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has approved more than $1.9 million for two Roads To Prosperity projects to correct a pair of serious slides on highly-traveled roads in Wayne County: one on Spring Valley Drive and another on West Virginia Route 37 at the intersection of Vernicks Road. -
Kudos to the governor and state Legislature for curbing over-naming
West Virginia is a terrific state, with abundant resources and a resourceful population, but we’ve got to stop letting ourselves be hog-tied by the results of predatory litigation. Think how prosperous we might be if we stood up for our rights and the rights of the business owners who serve us! -
Panel submits three names to governor's office to fill Kaufman's Kanawha judge post
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission has submitted three names to fill the open seat on Kanawha Circuit Court. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, April 20
In accordance with President Joe Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities throughout all of West Virginia be displayed at half-staff, beginning immediately and continuing until sunset on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Indianapolis, IN. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice, Brad & Alys Smith, and West Virginia University launch Ascend WV remote worker program
Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of the nation’s premier remote work program, aimed at recruiting outdoor enthusiast professionals to the Mountain State. -
W.Va. governor signs legislation changing how asbestos cases are filed
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed House Bill 2495, which requires plaintiffs in asbestos cases to file a sworn information form that specifies evidentiary basis for each claim and provide supporting documentation. -
West Virginia transgender athlete ban is mean-spirited and unnecessary
Any bill seeking to exclude or discriminate has no place here, and I urge Gov. Jim Justice to reconsider this bill and to remember the children and young adults it targets. -
Justice signs intermediate court bill into law, more legal reforms expected
CHARLESTON – Gov. Jim Justice has signed the bill creating an intermediate appellate court for West Virginia, and other legal reform legislation is expected to soon become law.