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Gov. Justice announces new innovative websites to help distribute grants and infrastructure funds in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of two new websites to improve the state’s distribution of grants and infrastructure funding. The first, Grants.wv.gov, is a one-stop-shop for personal and business-based grant funding opportunities in West Virginia, making it easier for residents to find and apply for grants. This is a first-of-its-kind resource to help Read More…

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DHHR Unveils Major New Initiative to Strengthen Protective Services

Gov. Jim Justice and Dr. Jeffrey H. Coben, Interim Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), announced a series of actions designed to make continued improvements to Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Protective Services (APS) and Youth Services (YS). “We all know that child welfare has been at the Read More…

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Gov. Justice unveils 2023 West Virginia Vacation Guide

CHARLESTON, WV –– Gov. Jim Justice today unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide, a free travel inspiration magazine dedicated to promoting Almost Heaven, West Virginia. The Department has received close to 8,000 pre-orders since November 11, 2022.  Request your FREE West Virginia Vacation Guide “Every year I’m excited to see what the Department of Tourism Read More…

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Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 50% personal income tax cut

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia House of Delegates voted bipartisanly to pass his proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax by 50%: “I thank Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Deputy Speaker Matthew Rohrbach, Majority Leader Eric Householder, Finance Chairman Vernon Criss, and members of the House of Delegates for voting overwhelmingly Read More…

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Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19 – January 2023

​ CHARLESTON, WV – Late this afternoon, upon the sudden onset of symptoms, Gov. Jim Justice immediately sought a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive. The Governor, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating at home. He is being treated by several physicians, including his family physician Dr. Gary Poling, DO, Read More…

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Gov. Justice proposes huge personal income tax cut during 2023 State of the State

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice proposed the largest tax cut in West Virginia history during his 2023 State of the State Address on Wednesday evening. His proposal includes a 50% personal income tax reduction over three years while setting aside $700 million in reserve. The phase-out begins with a 30% reduction in June 2023, and another 10% Read More…

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Gov. Justice delivers his 2023 West Virginia State of the State Address

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice presented his 2023 State of the State Address to the West Virginia Legislature on Wednesday evening. Here is the transcript of his speech in its entirety: (Editor’s note: some grammatical errors may be present in this transcript. A fully edited version will be posted to the Governor’s website tomorrow) GOVERNOR JUSTICE: Okay, Read More…

Art & Music News Schools

7th-8th Grade Student Invitation from Governor’s Schools of West Virginia

Current 7th- and 8th-grade students are invited to explore the opportunities afforded them through Arts, Culture and History. This summer experience offers options to read, think, create, listen, speak and experience the impact of literacy. There will be a one-week session, June 25-30, with a maximum occupancy of 110 students. ✨ Apply today 👉 govschools.wv.gov

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Gov. Justice to deliver State of the State Address Wednesday night

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice will deliver his seventh State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 7 p.m. How to follow the address: Online Livestream:YouTube | Facebook | Twitter On TV:The address will be broadcast live on the West Virginia Public Broadcasting Channel. Find your Read More…

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Gov. Justice says another month of revenue surplus means major tax cuts on the way

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for December 2022 are $145.6 million above estimates and 9.0% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $833 million above estimate.  “We’ve seen more and more surpluses roll in each and every month of this fiscal year, and now it’s Read More…