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Gov. Justice appoints First Lady Cathy Justice to State Board of Education

​CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed First Lady Cathy Justice to the West Virginia Board of Education. The First Lady has been a tireless advocate for the children of West Virginia and has led numerous initiatives across the state. The hallmark of her service is the Communities In Schools program which has Read More…

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Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Expands Foster Care Adoption Program Statewide in West Virginia

Governor Jim Justice announced the partnership during his briefing today as part of National Adoption Month and proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month in West Virginia. This collaboration will support the hiring of adoption professionals, known as Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters, who focus on finding legal permanency for the children who have been in foster care the longest. This includes teenagers, Read More…

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Gov. Justice issues proclamation banning outdoor burning statewide

​CHARLESTON, WV — To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires due to dry weather conditions, low water levels in communities, and fire activity, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation that bans all outdoor burning throughout West Virginia, effective today, November 4, 2024.Click here to view Gov. Justice’s proclamationThe ban, which is necessary due to the Read More…