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Governor Morrisey Launches Blue Envelope Program to Support Drivers and Law Enforcement

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched West Virginia’s Blue Envelope Program, a new initiative designed to improve communication during traffic stops involving drivers with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, or intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program provides participating drivers with a blue envelope that holds their driver’s license, registration, insurance information, and emergency contact information, Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Highlights Ongoing Flood Response Efforts in West Virginia

BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today surveyed flood damage with the West Virginia National Guard before providing an update on the state’s ongoing response and recovery efforts. Search and rescue operations remain the top priority as state, local, and federal partners continue working around the clock to assist affected communities. Click here to view press Read More…

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Secretary Warner issues a Public Notice of a proposed Amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that will appear on the November 3rd General Election Ballot

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner issued today a Public Notice for a proposed West Virginia Constitutional Amendment to Section I, Article IV relating to the right to vote in elections held in West Virginia. The notice is issued in accordance with Senate Joint Resolution 9.  The amendment will appear on the November 3rd General Election ballot. The Read More…

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Valley North Meeting This Evening at Calhoun Middle High School

A meeting scheduled at Calhoun Middle/High School regarding The Valley North Transmission Line Project, which is a proposed 260‑mile, 765kV line connecting West Virginia and Maryland to serve growing electricity demand elsewhere (notably data centers) — not to power Calhoun or its neighbors. One of the projects under discussion is a proposed 765kV transmission line — the largest AC line Read More…

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WVDEP’s REAP Program Awards More Than $56,000 for Litter Control Grants

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection      ​CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) has awarded $56,217.64 in Litter Control Matching Grants to strengthen anti-litter efforts across the state.  Among the 15 recipients for FY2027 are county solid waste authorities, county commissions, and municipalities. Berkeley County Read More…

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Severe Flooding in West Virginia

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, severe thunderstorms produced catastrophic, record-breaking flash flooding across central West Virginia. Commissioner Eric Lupardus has begun gathering supplies to assist with flooding victims. Contact him directly or through social media if you’d like to offer assistance. Key details: • Rainfall: More than 7 inches of rain fell in Upshur County Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Southern West Virginia Flooding

Federal Individual Assistance sought for Boone and Logan counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today formally requested that President Donald J. Trump approve a Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the catastrophic flooding that struck southern West Virginia on June 22-23. The request seeks federal Individual Assistance for Boone and Logan counties and statewide Read More…