CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties throughout West Virginia due to the threat of flooding this week. The main threat will be possible isolated flash flooding due to heavy downpours or steady rain, with storms forecast for much of the state through Friday morning. Click here to Read More…
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Gov. Justice amends Special Session Call; asks Legislature to clarify and modernize abortion-related laws in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, amending his call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session to include an additional item for consideration. The additional item asks the Legislature “To clarify and modernize the abortion-related laws currently existing as part of the West Virginia Code, to ensure a coherent, comprehensive Read More…
Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year
Proposed premium reduction projected to save West Virginia employers $14 million CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), West Virginia’s rating and statistical agent, has filed a proposed workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 7.2%, effective Nov. 1, 2022. This premium reduction results in a projected $14 million Read More…
Gov. Justice, First Lady announce five new counties added to Communities In Schools program
Logan, Marshall, Monroe, Ohio, and Randolph counties bring West Virginia’s CIS county total to 36 ROANOKE, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that schools in five new counties across West Virginia are being added to the roster of participants in the state’s Communities In Schools (CIS) program. A total of 15 Read More…
Governor Justice – #5 Highest Approval Rating of America’s Governors
Results show West Virginians proud of rocket ship ride CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice thanked West Virginians for their continued support today after the latest poll results released by Morning Consult ranked Gov. Justice as having the #5 highest approval rating of all governors in America. The Governor’s stellar ranking is up from the #6 spot he occupied Read More…
Gov. Justice calls Special Session on Monday, July 25, for Legislature to consider his personal income tax cut proposal
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. The Special Session call contains one item: the Governor’s proposal to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax. Click to view Special Session callClick to view proposed legislation Coming Read More…
2.5 Million in ARC Grants awarded to both Minnie Hamilton Health Systems and Pleasant Hill PSD –
Gov. Justice announces over $18.1 million in ARC grant awards for projects across West Virginia 7/18/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.1 million in Appalachian Regional Commission grant funding recommendations for 14 projects in communities across West Virginia. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government and 13 Read More…
Governor Justice declares State of Emergency in McDowell County
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency for McDowell County due to excessive rainfall on Monday, July 12, 2022, which caused significant flooding that damaged over 75 homes, approximately a dozen bridges, and numerous roads throughout the county. The storm also resulted in downed trees, power outages, and disruption to potable water Read More…
Calhoun Awarded $19,667 for Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Support
The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) located in Grantsville, WV is a local program established in 1996 as a pilot program for the State of West Virginia, now in the 28th year of helping victims of domestic violence in Calhoun County. Local Director, Lori Fleagle is a full time advocate addressing the needs of victims Read More…
Gov. Justice proposes 10% personal income tax cut
Justice: “Cutting our personal income tax will put money in your pocket and bring prosperity to our state for generations. But we need to act now.”CHARLESTON, WV – Coming off the greatest year of revenue collections in state history, Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he is proposing a permanent 10% cut of the personal income tax. Read More…
