CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced that he has vetoed several bills, including House Bill 4020, which would have split the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources into two different agencies. “We all want to address and correct the very real issues within DHHR, but before we undertake such a drastic change to an Read More…
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Calhoun County is now on the tourism map!
The West Virginia Department of Tourism recently released the 2022 Tourism Guide and Calhoun County has made the cut. The 4 book set of Special Vacation Guides offers travel planning and information on Outdoor Recreation, Mountain Culture, The New River Gorge National Park & Reserve and Natural Wonders. It is in the latter, ”Natural Wonders”, Read More…
Governor and First Lady Justice announce Friends With Paws: West Virginia’s first statewide school therapy dog program
Program in collaboration with West Virginia Communities In Schools Nonprofit, State Department of EducationCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the first statewide school therapy dog program in West Virginia. The program, called Friends With Paws, will place certified therapy dogs in schools across the state, providing companionship and comfort for Read More…
SB2 Did not Pass because Concerned Citizens Did Not Pass on the Opportunity to Speak Out
At the current time, West Virginia is fourth highest in the United States with a Poverty rates of 17.66%. Just slightly worse than our neighboring State of Kentucky who recently passed a similar bill to that of our SB2, for which the Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear vetoed, only to have lawmakers in the State Read More…
Gov. Justice celebrates newest Jobs & Hope graduates: “Hire these people!”
Graduates earned OSHA 10 certification after completing 28-day Heavy Equipment Operations course at Camp Dawson CHARLESTON, WV – Several West Virginians are on a pathway to meaningful employment and have a renewed sense of purpose thanks to Gov. Jim Justice’s life-changing Jobs & Hope West Virginia program. Today, the Governor hosted a ceremony to celebrate the newest Read More…
Glenville State University Women’s Leaders Circle Awards Scholarship to Calhoun County Student
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University (GSU) student Megan Harding was among the recipients of the Spring 2022 Women’s Leadership Circle Scholarship. The scholarship, awarded annually, is open to all female students at Glenville State University. Harding, a junior studying Elementary Education (K-6) and Social Studies Education (5-9) from Calhoun County, West Virginia, is involved Read More…
Gov. Justice hosts ceremonial Gold Rush stocking, unveils commemorative coin celebrating event’s 5th anniversary
pecial coins available to anglers who catch golden rainbow trout; roadwork underway to connect Babcock State Park, New River Gorge National Park CLIFFTOP, WV – Gov. Jim Justice stocked the streams of Babcock State Park full of golden rainbow trout today as part of a ceremony celebrating the upcoming 2022 West Virginia Gold Rush. As part of Read More…
Glenville State University awarded $1.7 million through Gov. Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University (GSU) has been awarded $1.7 million through West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, which is designed to address the state’s nursing shortage through a multifaceted approach to attract, train, and retain nurses in the Mountain State. Representing a fundamental part of this approach, an award program Read More…
Gov. Justice reports active cases reach lowest point in more than 620 days
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. CASE NUMBERS & VACCINE/BOOSTER INFODuring Friday’s briefing, Gov. Justice reported that, this week, active cases dropped as low as 781; the Read More…
Gov. Justice issues statement on calls to suspend gas tax
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Minority leaders from the West Virginia Legislature sent a joint letter, calling on the Governor to suspend the 37.5 cent state tax per gallon of gas: “I would absolutely love to suspend this tax and provide at least a little bit of relief for Read More…
