Year-to-date collections exceed $5 billion for first time in state history…with a month left to go CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that, 11 months through Fiscal Year 2022, year-to-date collections of more than $5.225 billion are a record $1.107 billion above the YTD estimate and 16.3% ahead of last year, breaking the all-time state Read More…
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GOV. JUSTICE CONGRATULATES ANGLERS ON STATE-RECORD CATCHES
Gov. Justice also took time to congratulate a pair of anglers for recently catching new state-record fish in West Virginia. Ayden Minick of Mt. Pleasant, PA, recently caught and released a new West Virginia state-record common carp while fishing from the bank of Summersville Lake in Nicholas County. Minick’s record fish was 41.2 inches long and Read More…
Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on the morning of Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day
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 from dawn until noon on Memorial Day – Monday, May 30, 2022 – to honor the memory of the men and women who have paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America. Read More…
Governor Justice Being Treated for Possible Lyme Disease
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today issued the following statement: “After the WV GameChanger events on Monday in Wheeling and Blacksville, I began feeling extremely sick. I immediately got tested for COVID-19 and was negative, but I am still having symptoms and nowhere near 100%. As of now, I am being treated for possible Lyme disease. Read More…
Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY and through Saturday, May 28
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation – in accordance with a presidential 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 Saturday, May 28, 2022, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy at Robb Elementary School Read More…
Gov. Justice: West Virginia receives over $72.1 million to expand WV Capital Access Program
Funding from U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Program will be used to expand access to capital for small businesses in WVCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia will receive up to $72.1 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under a new round of the State Small Business Credit Initiative Read More…
First Lady Cathy Justice announces West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest
CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that her office will be hosting a West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest in honor of the state’s 159th birthday. West Virginia residents are invited to create and submit an original cake recipe. One recipe will be chosen and designated the “official” West Virginia birthday cake, served every year Read More…
7 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia AGAIN breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.6% for April 2022, breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 7th consecutive month. “This is an absolutely remarkable achievement that gets better and better to announce with each passing month as Read More…
Fatality on Route 5 in Big Bend
Toned at 7:47 p.m. – Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department and Calhoun EMS were on the scene of a fatality this evening from a single car collision with multiple parked vehicles. Cpl. C.J. Myers is the lead investigator with assistance from Trooper Brian Young. No names have been released pending investigation and notifications.
Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Braxton County to half-staff on Tuesday, May 10, in honor of Volunteer Firefighter John Forbush
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 Braxton County be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk tomorrow – Tuesday, May 10, 2022 – the day of services celebrating the distinguished life and service Read More…
