CHARLESTON, WV – In his 2022 State of the State address last night, Gov. Jim Justice announced the Job Jumpstart Program to assist West Virginians returning to the workforce. West Virginia residents who currently receive unemployment benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits and who obtain employment between January 1 and Read More…
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COVID HOSPITALIZATIONS REACH ALL-TIME RECORD HIGH
On Wednesday, Gov. Justice reported that there are now 18,149 active cases of COVID-19 and 1,043 COVID-related hospitalizations statewide; the highest number of hospitalizations for any day since the start of the pandemic. The cumulative percent positivity rate stands at 7.85%. COVID-19 Dashboard | Coronavirus.wv.govAn updated breakdown of the West Virginia County Alert Map is as follows:Red (40) | Orange (8) | Gold Read More…
COVID-19 update
1/25/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 25, 2022, there are currently 19,277 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been five deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,650 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 53-year old male from Read More…
Covid-19 Update
COVID-19 Daily Update 1-24-2022 1/24/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 24, 2022, there are currently 21,417 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 36 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,645 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a Read More…
Gov. Justice Makes History with “West Virginia School Choice Week” Proclamation; Joins More than 30 Governors in Celebrating Education
West Virginia communities to hold more than 150 events as part of nation’s largest annual celebration of school choiceCHARLESTON, W.Va., Jan. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in the state’s history, a West Virginia governor has officially recognized the last week of January as “West Virginia School Choice Week.” Gov. Jim Justice has signed a proclamation recognizing School Choice Read More…
West Virginia again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
Seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreases to 3.7% – breaking the all-time state record for the 3rd straight month CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% for December 2021; breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 3rd consecutive month. Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA SPORTS LEADERS AND PAUL TAGLIABUE SUPPORT SENATOR . MANCHIN’S QUEST FOR VOTING RIGHTS LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. Senate continues to evaluate voting rights legislation, sports leaders with West Virginia ties have sent a letter to Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supporting the passage of much-needed, balanced legislation with proven safeguards for voter participation and election integrity. The leaders signing the letter represent several generations of West Virginia’s storied sports icons starting with Jerry Read More…
COVID-19 Daily Update
1/17/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 17, 2022, there are currently 20,392 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with atotal of 5,535 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 49-year old female from Berkeley County, Read More…
WV DHHR Covid Update
COVID-19 Daily Update 1-14-2022 1/14/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 14, 2022, there are currently 17,364 COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 5,516 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 66-year Read More…
Governor Justice Health Update
UPDATE: 1/13/22Governor feeling much betterCHARLESTON, WV – Below is an update on the health condition of Gov. Jim Justice following his diagnosis of COVID-19 on Tuesday: Gov. Justice continues to experience mild symptoms, but feels much better today. His monoclonal antibody treatment was received well and has begun to mitigate his symptoms. “Thankfully, I am feeling much Read More…
