In honor of Digital Inclusion Week, an annual event that raises awareness about digital equity work across the country, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development announced today the award of $730,000 for the development of West Virginia’s Digital Equity Plan. The funds, which come in the form of a Digital Equity Planning Grant from Read More…
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Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses prove West Virginia ready for personal income tax cut
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for September 2022 of $638.8 million were $192.8 million above estimates and 26.6% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections of $1.527 billion were $427 million above estimate and 27.9% ahead of last year. “We are only three months into this fiscal year, and we’re Read More…
Governor Justice Declares a State of Preparedness for the Weekend
CHARLESTON, WV – Ahead of the rainfall expected as the remnants of Hurricane Ian sweep up from the southern states, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties. VIEW THE STATE OF PREPAREDNESS A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory have been issued for portions of West Virginia starting tonight for the potential Read More…
Gov. Justice announces start of West Virginia’s deer archery, crossbow seasons
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today reminds all West Virginians that West Virginia’s deer archery and crossbow seasons start on Saturday, Sept. 24. Furthermore, Gov. Justice reminds resident and nonresident hunters that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps by 11:59 p.m. on Friday if they want a chance to take additional deer during Read More…
Gov. Justice announces statewide Quail Stocking Initiative restoring Bobwhite Quail across West Virginia
WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM ALUM CREEK, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held an event today at the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center to announce a brand-new statewide initiative to stock Bobwhite Quail at Wildlife Management Areas across West Virginia. Through the Governor’s Quail Stocking Initiative, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will stock Read More…
Pelosi’s doing stand up comedy, but West Virginia Stands for Children
Shari Johnson/Publisher On Wednesday, the day following West Virginia’s vote on House Bill 302, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi cruelly mocked Republicans and pro-life Americans for believing that life begins at conception. Despite being a Catholic, Pelosi claimed at her weekly press conference that pro-life Republicans believe life begins “at the candlelight dinner the night before.” Read More…
Governor Justice Issues Two Flag Proclamations
Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Sunday, September 11 for Heroes Day CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that, in honor of Sept. 11, 2001, and in honor of all West Virginia heroes, past and present, he has issued a proclamation officially declaring this coming Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, as “Heroes Day” in West Virginia. Read More…
Mobile Ambulance Simulators Preparing to Launch in WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (September 7, 2022) — Five mobile ambulance simulators are preparing for launch as part of Governor Jim Justice’s EMS WV: Answer the Call initiative. These simulators are loaded with innovative equipment for future Emergency Medical Services students across the Mountain State to experience quality, low-to-no-cost training close to home. Project partner HealthNet Aeromedical Services will manage Read More…
New Children’s Crisis Center to Provide a Safe Alternative in West Virginia
9/6/2022 Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced today that DHHR will build a new Children’s Crisis Center in Elkins, West Virginia that will offer a safe alternative from the use of hospital emergency departments and hotel rooms to address the needs of children who may be Read More…
Gov. Justice Announces National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration to be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve Sept. 10-11
BUY TICKETS | VIEW MAP AND SCHEDULE CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the annual National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV. Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to the Summit Bechtel Reserve Read More…
