Unemployment rate of 3.5% sets new state record for 8th straight monthCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% for May 2022, breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 8th consecutive month. “We just keep pouring it on in Read More…
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Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2022 as State holiday in West Virginia
State holiday will be observed on Friday, June 17, 2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth 2022 as a State holiday in West Virginia.Click to view proclamationJuneteenth, which is recognized on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, June 19 falls on Read More…
Gov. Justice announces initiative to recruit, train, and strengthen West Virginia’s EMS workforce
6/14/2022 Invests $10 million to launch new EMS WV: Answer the Call initiativeCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today the launch of a new initiative to address the state’s need for additional trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals – a challenge that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through a $10 million portion of Read More…
Law Goes into Effect Barring Abortions because of Disabilities
Friday, June 10th, 2022 was the first day of a new law in West Virginia which prevents patients from getting abortions because they believe their child will be born with a disability. Governor Jim Justice signed the bill into law in March during the 2022 legislative session. The bill does provide exceptions in case of Read More…
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend to take place this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice is once again calling all West Virginians to get their fishing gear ready, because West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is back this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2022. During these two days, residents and nonresidents are able to fish in West Virginia for free. The annual event gives novice Read More…
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Gov. Justice: Victories in court prove “we made the right decisions” in initial pandemic response
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts.GOV. JUSTICE: VICTORIES IN COURT PROVE “WE MADE THE RIGHT DECISIONS” IN INITIAL PANDEMIC RESPONSEDuring his briefing, Gov. Justice announced that the Read More…
Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Nicholas County to half-staff on Wednesday, June 8, in honor of Deputy Tom Baker
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state-owned facilities in Nicholas County be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk tomorrow – Wednesday, June 8, 2022 – the day of services celebrating the distinguished life of Nicholas County Sheriff’s Read More…
Gov. Justice celebrates opening of WVDNR’s Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center
ALUM CREEK, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today joined leaders with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center. The 9,500-square-foot educational facility, located at the Forks of Coal State Natural Area in Alum Creek, features wildlife displays and nature exhibits that Read More…
Governor Justice Confirms Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Gov. Justice: Doctors confirm Lyme disease diagnosis 6/1/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced that, after receiving the results of his bloodwork, his doctors have confirmed a diagnosis of Lyme disease. Gov. Justice will remain on antibiotics for several weeks to continue fighting the infection. “I’m feeling better every day,” Gov. Justice said. “I always want Read More…
