CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $150,000.00 in West Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE) grant funds to the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services. Funding will be used to hire, …
The Friends With Paws program places certified therapy dogs in several schools across the state, providing companionship and comfort for students in need of a boost. As of June 2024, a total of 32 Friends With Paws therapy dogs, including Jax, have been …
Gov. Justice first heard about the project when former West Virginia University head football coach Don Nehlen asked him for assistance. "I'm so thankful Coach Nehlen reached out because these are the types of projects we need to be doing more of …
Dr. McLaughlin was recently elected to the elite National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific world, for her groundbreaking work in discovering evidence for gravitational waves. She is the first WVU researcher to join this …
"It’s amazing to see these improvements coming to fruition at Coopers Rock State Forest," Division of Natural Resources Director Brett McMillion said. "Gov. Justice has brought the West Virginia State Parks system to much higher levels with …
WEST VIRGINIA — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice participated in several West Virginia Day events, taking them from the State Capitol in Charleston to Independence Hall in Wheeling, commemorating the state's 161st birthday. "I’m …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $5,532,553.00 in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant program funds to 30 projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist local communities in the establishment and …
MAN, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems has added another new Almost Heaven swing location in Logan County, WV. This swing is perched upon a scenic spot along …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today presented Chef Paul Smith with a Distinguished West Virginian Award after becoming the first state native to win the prestigious James Beard Award for culinary excellence. Smith claimed the coveted 'Best Chef: …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today unveiled the Department of Tourism’s 2024 summer bucket list. The list, which includes iconic West Virginia adventures like waterfalls and nature hikes, provides a guide to summer travel in the Mountain State. Those …
West Virginia State University is the only land-grant school in the country without a School of Agriculture. The laboratory will build on WVSU's expansive agricultural research portfolio and provide students with experiential learning opportunities as …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Randolph and Pocahontas counties to be displayed at half-staff from midnight until sunset on Saturday, June 15, …
Juneteenth, which is recognized on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The Juneteenth State holiday this year will be observed on Wednesday, June 19, 2023, as a full-day holiday for all public employees of the State. …
CLAY, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today celebrated the grand opening of the newest location of Rail Explorers, the nation’s leading railbike operator, in Clay. On Rail Explorers’ comfortable, 2- and 4-person electric-assisted railbikes, riders can now easily …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today signed SB 1007, which allocates more than $80 million to the state’s higher education system to strengthen West Virginia’s financial aid programs this year and support colleges and universities. Joined by recent high …
CHARLESTON, WV – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) is excited to unveil the fantastic lineup for this weekend's Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday, June 15, from 4-9 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. Headlining performers for …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved funding for another five Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEFG) projects. To date, the WDA has awarded 174 EEGF grants totaling over $427 …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today he will appoint Jeffrey Pack as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, a cabinet-level position in the administration. Pack is currently the Commissioner for the Bureau for Social …
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and officials of Japan-based SOMAR, unveiled exciting news for West Virginia's economic landscape. SOMAR will establish a facility to manufacture an epoxy resin product used in the automotive sector. The new facility …
In May, total General Revenue Fund collections exceeded $397.3 million, bringing the cumulative year-to-date collections for Fiscal Year 2024 to $5.1 billion. The fiscal year ends in June. May Personal Income Tax collections totaled more than $138.3 …
