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GOVERNOR MORRISEY HIGHLIGHTS MEASURABLE PROGRESS AND CONTINUED REFORM IN WEST VIRGINIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today highlighted measurable progress in West Virginia’s child welfare system, pointing to improved outcomes for children, families, and providers while continuing to address long-standing structural challenges within Child Protective Services. “One of my top priorities is bringing West Virginia children home and keeping them close to their families and communities Read More…

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GOVERNOR MORRISEY THANKS PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR DECLARING FENTANYL A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump declared Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction: “I want to thank President Trump for taking this decisive action to confront the fentanyl crisis and treat it with the seriousness it demands. This is something I called for immediately upon taking Read More…

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GOVERNOR MORRISEY ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $15.4 MILLION FOR WATER AND SEWER UPGRADES, CONSERVATION EFFORTS

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $15.4 million in grant awards to projects across the state aimed at updating water and sewer infrastructure and environmental conservation.  The water and sewer infrastructure grants announced by Governor Morrisey total $12,643,588 for projects in 13 counties.  “As my administration continues our work to make West Read More…

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GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY RELEASES RURAL HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION FUND APPLICATION

Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that the application for the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fund is available to the public, inviting West Virginians, healthcare providers, community partners, and educators to learn more about the most ambitious rural health reform effort in the state’s history. “West Virginia is ready to lead the nation Read More…

Government News Weather

GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY DELIVERS CONTINUED UPDATES ON STATE FLOOD RESPONSE

Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered updates on the state and local response to severe flash flooding in Ohio and Marion counties. Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency in Ohio County and Marion counties and has mobilized state resources to assist.  “Over the past few days, I’ve watched as West Virginians have come Read More…