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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of storm

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state this week. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow, freezing rains, dangerous wind chills, and strong winds beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, continuing throughout the Read More…

Government Holiday News West Virginia

Gov. Justice issues proclamations declaring extended half-day holidays for Christmas and New Year’s for public employees

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued two proclamations, declaring Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, and Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, as half-day state holidays for public employees. “In recognition of the hard work accomplished by the public employees of this State throughout the past year, and in acknowledgement of the holiday season, it is fitting and Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to become first state in the country to digitize vehicle titles

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced that in the first quarter of 2023, West Virginia will become the first state in the country to digitize vehicle titles and the process to acquire vehicle registrations. West Virginia’s current services will be expanded to facilitate a fully digital process, enabling online, mobile, and contactless services for Read More…

Human Interest News

First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Wayne Elementary School

WAYNE, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Wayne Elementary School for a “Pup Rally” today to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program.The dog introduced at today’s event is named Winnie. She is an Apricot and White Labradoodle.“It is my pleasure to welcome Read More…

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Gov. Justice appoints James Bailey as Secretary of Commerce

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed James Bailey as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Commerce. “James Bailey has spent his career in public service, and his passion for serving West Virginians is exactly the trait I look for in my Cabinet members,” Gov. Justice said. “I have all the Read More…

Holiday News

First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of the 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition, Best Bow Christmas Contest

CHARLESTON, WV — This year’s winners of the First Lady Student Ornament Competition and the inaugural Best Bow Christmas Contest were announced over the weekend at the annual Joyful Night Celebration at the Capitol Complex.  First Lady’s Student Ornament Competition The First Lady Student Ornament Competition is a holiday tradition that encourages students across the state Read More…

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Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce 4th annual lifetime license giveaway

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s lifetime license giveawayis back for a fourth year.  Hunters and anglers who purchase an annual 2023 hunting, trapping or fishing license in the month of December will automatically be entered into the drawing. “There’s a lot of good things happening in Read More…

Finance Government News

Gov. Justice says revenue collections continue to exceed expectations in an incredible way

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for November 2022 are $112.7 million above estimates and 10.3% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $687.5 million above estimate.  “Our revenue collections continue to exceed our expectations in an incredible way,” Gov. Justice said. “West Virginians spoke loud Read More…

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DHHR Announces Reporting Structure Changes and Hiring Freeze

​​​​Bill J. Crouch, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), today announced additional changes as a result of the organizational study of DHHR by the McChrystal Group, at the direction of Gov. Jim Justice.​  DHHR is centralizing the reporting structures of the staff who work in the job functions Read More…

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Gov. Justice awards $1 million to West Virginia food banks for third year in a row

​CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Justice presented ceremonial checks for $500,000 each during Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing to two West Virginia food banks: the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Foodbank for the third year in a row. “I promised this money in my State of the State address two years ago and included it in my Read More…