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Published on September 21, 2026 - 21:50 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces Award to Expand Nursing Education and Strengthen West Virginia’s Healthcare Workforce ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $291,403 award to the WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Education to expand nursing education capacity and help address critical nursing shortages across West Virginia. The award is being made …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces Major $7.3 Million Wastewater System Improvement Project for Fort Gay ...

FORT GAY, W.Va. - Following feedback gathered during his Water Listening Tour, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a major $7.3 million infrastructure investment for the Town of Fort Gay in Wayne County. "When I went out on our Water Listening Tour, I …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

West Virginia Tourism Economy Reaches Historic Milestone, Soars to Record $9.4 Billion Economic Impact ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Speaking before hundreds of tourism champions, hospitality leaders, and small business owners at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, state officials announced today that West Virginia’s tourism economy has officially reached …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces $4.43 Million Investment to Modernize Moundsville Wastewater Infrastructure ...

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today a major state commitment of $4.43 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) program to help rebuild and modernize Moundsville’s wastewater system. The Clean Water SRF is a state …

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Published on September 19, 2026 - 23:23 GMT

Governor Morrisey Celebrates 98th Birthday of Korean War Veteran at Raleigh County Veterans and First Responders Museum ...

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Today, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey attended a celebration at the Raleigh County Veterans and First Responders Museum, joining family, friends, and veterans to honor local hero Glenn Darrell Johnson on his 98th birthday. " …

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Published on September 19, 2026 - 08:15 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces Historic $15 Million Federal Grant Awarded to West Virginia Community and Technical College System ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today that the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (WVCCTCE) has secured a landmark $15 million federal Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) grant to expand …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 03:55 GMT

Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for Mason County Following Severe Flooding and Erosion ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a State of Emergency proclamation for Mason County following flooding that began on September 10, 2026. "The safety and security of West Virginians is our highest priority, and we are …

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Published on September 17, 2026 - 20:40 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces $855,400 Award to Strengthen Statewide Health Data Infrastructure ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced an $855,400 award to the West Virginia Health Information Network (WVHIN) through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen West Virginia’s health data infrastructure …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 20:12 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces Fitch Upgrade of West Virginia Lottery Revenue Bonds ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that Fitch Ratings has upgraded West Virginia’s lottery and excess lottery revenue bonds from A+ to AA-, with a Stable Outlook. “This is terrific news for West Virginia and another sign that …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 01:42 GMT

Governor Morrisey Awards $582,174 to State Police to Expand DNA Testing, Help Solve Crimes ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $582,174 in federal grant funding for the West Virginia State Police to expand DNA testing capacity, reduce processing times, and help law enforcement solve crimes. Watch the announcement here …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 04:12 GMT

Governor Morrisey Applauds Trump Administration Repeal of Biden-Era Power Plant Regulations ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s repeal of Biden-era greenhouse gas regulations on coal and natural gas power plants: “Today marks an important victory for reliable, …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 22:10 GMT

Governor Morrisey Celebrates West Virginia Being Named One of America’s Most Beautiful States ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today celebrated West Virginia being named the second most naturally beautiful state in America by Travel + Leisure, the latest in a growing list of national honors recognizing the Mountain State as one of the …

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Published on September 14, 2026 - 01:47 GMT

Governor Morrisey Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha Counties ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald J. Trump for Fayette, Harrison and Kanawha counties following severe storms and flooding that struck West Virginia from August 14 through August …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

Governor Morrisey Delivers Remarks at FBI 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Clarksburg ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey joined federal law enforcement officials, first responders, and community members today at the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

Governor Morrisey Delivers Address on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Parkersburg High School ...

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey delivered an address at Parkersburg High School on Friday marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The event brought together the entire student body, members of the local community …

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Published on September 11, 2026 - 00:09 GMT

Governor Morrisey Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at state facilities to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 …

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Published on September 10, 2026 - 16:45 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces Major Broadband Expansion Across Rural West Virginia ...

Hamlin, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a major expansion of high-speed fiber broadband across rural West Virginia that will bring new service to more than 5,000 previously unserved locations and support reliable broadband for …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 20:59 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces $2.4 Million Award to Ascend WV to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million award to Ascend WV to recruit and retain healthcare professionals in rural communities across West Virginia, one of several investments being made through the State's Rural …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 18:49 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces Major Declines in Crime, Overdose Deaths Across West Virginia ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced significant declines in violent crime, property crime, and drug overdose deaths across West Virginia as his administration continues an aggressive approach to public safety and the drug crisis …

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Published on September 4, 2026 - 18:52 GMT

Governor Morrisey Announces First Rural Health Transformation Program Awards ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced nearly $2.4 million in the first implementation awards under West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), funding worksite clinics and employer-based healthcare services designed …

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