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CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the conclusion of a special session in which the West Virginia Legislature passed all 15 bills listed on his call.“I have been extremely disappointed in the behavior of a few of our legislators over the last few days. For months now, I have demanded that Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Click to view the Special Session Call“The special session I’m calling today isn’t just really important; it’s critical to the health and well-being of some of our state’s most Read More…
Gov. Justice announces School Building Authority approves $26.2 million for statewide projects CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia School Building Authority, which he serves as chairman, approved a combination of multi-county and major improvement awards totalling $26,212,730.00 for 26 projects. “An investment in our schools is an investment in our children,” Read More…
Governor and First Lady announce the next 6 therapy dogs to be placed throughout the state CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced the next six therapy dogs that will be placed in Communities In Schools sites across West Virginia as a part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. The addition Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia registered a $114.5 million surplus in April with total General Revenue collections coming in at $634.7 million. Through ten months of Fiscal Year 2024, cumulative revenue collections of $4.703 billion stand at $637.5 million ahead of the official yearly estimate. “This is exactly what seven years Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Amid ongoing problems with the U.S. Department of Education’s rollout of a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for students applying for financial aid for college this fall, Gov. Jim Justice announced April 30th, 2024 that he has temporarily suspended the requirement for students to complete the FAFSA in order to qualify for Read More…
WHEELING, WV — Gov. Justice issued the following statement today after new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to nearly eliminate emissions or close operations, threatening the future of West Virginia miners, workers, and the energy industry. Gov. Justice shared these comments during a press event with the West Virginia Coal Association Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today the winners of a youth outdoor adventure contest with Whitetail Frenzy. Winners of the contest, which was open to youth hunters who attended one of the WVDNR’s sectional meetings in March, will join Whitetail Frenzy May 3–5 for Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice today announced plans for the installation of eight new murals in the historic West Virginia State Capitol Rotunda. These beautiful artworks, which will depict iconic state scenes and landmarks, are set to be installed between April and November of this year.Battle of Philippi Bridge”Our State Capitol is already one of the most stunning Read More…
Takes action on all remaining bills passed in recent Legislative session CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has vetoed HB 5105, which would have removed vaccination requirements for students in virtual public schools and allow private and parochial schools to set their own standards. Gov. Justice said the following in his veto letter: Read More…
