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CHARLESTON WV — Last week at the inaugural West Virginia Broadband Summit, Gov. Jim Justice announced the preliminary approval of more than $32 million under two programs of the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan. This announcement includes applications received under the programs Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) and Major Broadband Project Strategies (MBPS). LEAD and MBPS projects announced Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginians in need of materials for the upcoming school year will be able to save money this weekend during the state’s back-to-school Sales Tax Holiday. During the holiday, certain back-to-school items are exempt from sales tax, such as clothing, school supplies, school instructional materials, laptops and tablets, and sports Read More…
Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Everett Frazier today to introduce the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, a new initiative to help parents teach their teens to drive. “This program is designed to get kids interested in getting their driver’s licenses,” Gov. Justice said. “I remember counting down the days to get Read More…
Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are proud to announce that Cacapon Resort State Park has been selected as the venue for the upcoming International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) World Championships, scheduled August 9 to August 11, 2023. This exciting event will bring together archery enthusiasts from around the globe for an exhilarating Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today the retirement of West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeff Sandy, effective July 31, 2023. “Jeff Sandy has done an amazing job as Secretary of Homeland Security,” Gov. Justice said. “He’s an honorable man who’s helped my administration in countless ways, and we will greatly miss his tireless work. I Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the current West Virginia State Chief Information Officer, Josh Spence, will transition to a role in the private sector, effective July 28, 2023. “Please join me in wishing Josh all the best in the next chapter of his career,” Gov. Justice said. “Josh is a superstar who’s not only served Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued an executive order declaring that Monday, July 3, 2023, will be an official holiday for all public employees of the state. “It’s immeasurably important to pause on Independence Day every year and remember all the freedoms we have in our great country and all the sacrifices made by Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s cumulative revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2023 will come in at $1.8 billion over estimate – shattering the all-time record for biggest single-year revenue surplus in state history for the second straight year in a row. “This is an unbelievable accomplishment, and is undeniable proof that the Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice underwent routine and successful gallbladder removal surgery this afternoon. Despite never having gallbladder issues before, he had a sudden flare-up last Thursday evening. After consultation with his doctors, they recommended it be removed. Gov. Justice is currently resting well, in good spirits, and anxious to get back to work serving the Read More…
Gov. Justice delivers $50 million check to WVU Cancer Institute to kickstart pursuit of official National Cancer Institute Designation VIEW PHOTOS | WATCH VIDEOCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today delivered a $50 million check to West Virginia University’s academic and healthcare leaders in the pursuit of earning an official National Cancer Institute Designation – a first for West Virginia. Read More…
