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CHARLESTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice announced today plans for the 2023 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration, which will be held Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Virginia Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston. “This event is always so much fun,” First Lady Justice said. “The petting Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Ahead of expected heavy rainfall and high winds across the state, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties. VIEW THE STATE OF PREPAREDNESS The National Weather Service forecast is predicting heavy precipitation, high winds, and potential flooding for parts of the state, which could threaten the health and Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Gold Rush will return for its sixth year on March 28, giving anglers 12 days to catch golden rainbow trout and win prizes. “Every year our incredible Gold Rush stockings bring more and more people to West Virginia to experience all of the goodness Read More…
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV — Gov. Jim Justice signed four bills all related to West Virginia’s Coal industry today. The ceremony took place in front of a packed room at the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County. The John Amos Plant has a nameplate rating of 2,933 MW, making it the largest generating plant in the Read More…
LEON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today for four education-related bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature. The ceremony took place in front of a packed gym full of students at Leon Elementary School. “For our students to succeed, they have to feel safe and loved,” Gov. Justice said. “This legislation further improves Read More…
Governor Jim Justice held a press briefing shortly after 1 today with regard to the notification of the resignation of the Colonel of the West Virginia State Police following actions by Troopers for which the Governor called “Despicable.” The Governor said that at 11:30 p.m. last night, March 19th, Captain Drew Pendleton informed him on Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia State Tax Department has officially released new personal income tax withholding tables for the 2023 tax year. West Virginia employers should begin using the revised tables immediately. “Starting on their next paycheck, all West Virginians will begin seeing real dollars in their pocket from the Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced the winners of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ second annual Big Buck Photo Contest. The 20 youth and five adult winners were announced at a press conference at the State Capitol on Wednesday. “I want to thank the DNR and everyone who submitted a picture,” Gov. Justice Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Our Next Energy (ONE), a Michigan-based energy storage technology company, has entered into an agreement with the State of West Virginia to locate its Aries Grid battery storage system manufacturing facility in Ravenswood, at the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Renewables (BHE Renewables) microgrid business site. ONE will use a 40,000 sq. ft. Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today for Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act. This bill allows law-abiding West Virginians, who already have a concealed carry permit, to carry concealed on the campus of a state institution of higher education beginning July 1, 2024. “I’m proud to sign the Campus Self-Defense Act which will Read More…
