Raisy has been part of 197 wildfire arson investigations, sniffed out 29 missing person cases, and helped with 78 criminal investigations VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog are honoring Raisy, an award-winning member of the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WVDOF) K-9 Investigative Unit, who is retiring after 10 years of sniffing Read More…
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Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling in major climate case
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in West Virginia v. EPA: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision today in West Virginia v. EPA. “This ruling in favor of West Virginia will stop unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. from being able to unilaterally decarbonize Read More…
Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff immediately and through July 4 in honor of Woody Williams
Governor also designates July 3 as a statewide day of honor and mourning for Williams, officially authorizing a State Memorial Service CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff, beginning immediately and continuing through sunset on Monday, July Read More…
Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling returning abortion law to the states
6/24/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Dobbs returning abortion law to the states: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s courageous decision today. I’ve said many times that I very proudly stand for life and I am rock-solid against abortion, and I believe Read More…
EMS Problems across West Virginia being Addressed by Governor Justice
During the Wednesday news briefing, Governor Jim Justice addressed the continued problems emergency medical services face due to staff shortages, increased healthcare and fuel costs, especially in rural communities such as our own. Justice said that he had instructed the DHHR Bureau for Medical Services to submit a State Plan Amendment to seek approval to Read More…
Gov. Justice appoints Lorrie Smith as new State Workforce Resiliency Officer
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Lorrie Smith to the new position of State Workforce Resiliency Officer. Created by the passage of the Governor’s West Virginia Workforce Resiliency Act, the new State Workforce Resiliency Office will operate on behalf of the Governor to coordinate workforce development, job training, education, and related programs Read More…
Gov. Justice announces Melissa Decker to lead West Virginia’s new D.C. Office
Decker will work to identify areas where the State of West Virginia can compete for more federal grant funding CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Melissa Decker will lead West Virginia’s new office located in the Hall of States in Washington, D.C. Decker will work to identify areas where the State of West Virginia Read More…
First Lady Justice announces grand prize winning recipe in West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest
Kim Wymer takes top honors with her “Ms. Van’s Blackberry Skillet Cake” – the new official West Virginia Birthday Cake CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice announced the winner of her West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest during today’s celebration of the state’s 159th birthday at the Culture Center. Kim Wymer of Scott Depot was named the Read More…
Gov. Justice, Department of Tourism announce nine larger-than-life Almost Heaven swings at scenic locations across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism are inviting West Virginians – and all those who love West Virginia – to celebrate the Mountain State’s birthday today by posting photos to social media of their favorite places around the state. This year, the Department of Tourism has picked nine of the Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA DAY: State’s 159th birthday celebration scheduled for noon on Monday, June 20, at Culture Center
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice is inviting all West Virginians to the State Culture Center at the Capitol Complex in Charleston on Monday, June 20, 2022, for a day of fun in celebration of West Virginia’s 159th birthday. The festivities start at noon, when the Governor and First Lady Cathy Justice will arrive and greet guests. Read More…
