Office of the Governor - West Virginia Press Releases

• Published on October 12, 2024 - 01:40 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice, WVDOT announce weather station improvement contract to replace and upgrade roadside information systems

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announced today the award of a $4.7 million contract to Specialty Groups Inc. to upgrade and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations in West …

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• Published on October 12, 2024 - 01:39 GMT

  

  Governor and First Lady Justice name Shawn Ball a Distinguished West Virginian during Communities In Schools celebration

  “This award is the highest honor I can give as the Governor of West Virginia, and I’m proud to present it to Shawn Ball, a man who is making a huge impact on our Communities In Schools program,” Gov. Justice said. “When people like Shawn step up and make a …

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• Published on October 11, 2024 - 00:12 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice signs House Bill 201 to provide $10 million for Communities In Schools West Virginia

  CHARLESTON, WV — During his administration update briefing today, Gov. Jim Justice signed House Bill 201, which provides $10 million to the Communities In Schools West Virginia program. Communities In Schools West Virginia is First Lady Cathy Justice's …

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• Published on October 11, 2024 - 00:12 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice thanks Commerce Secretary James Bailey for his tenure, announces Nick Preservati as acting replacement

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced that Department of Commerce Secretary James Bailey, who has served in the position since 2022, will be stepping down from his role. The Governor expressed his gratitude for Sec. Bailey's efforts and wished …

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• Published on October 11, 2024 - 00:12 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia’s Paranormal Trail being met with great interest

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia's new Paranormal Trail is already seeing tremendous popularity with more than 4,300 people signed up to chase infamous haunts throughout the state. An accompanying digital passport …

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• Published on October 11, 2024 - 00:12 GMT

  

  Governor Justice announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will begin fall trout stockings during the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. The third annual Monster Trout Contest will also return at the same time.  During …

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• Published on October 11, 2024 - 00:12 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice awards over $16 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 82 agencies

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $16,707,149.00 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funds to 82 projects statewide.  VOCA funds provide direct services like counseling, personal advocacy, court advocacy, client …

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• Published on October 9, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice delivers statewide address providing remarks about the conclusion of Special Session

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice delivered a statewide address today, highlighting the success of the recently concluded Special Session. He emphasized the swift passage of 37 bills, which included a 2% personal income tax cut, a childcare tax credit, and …

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• Published on October 8, 2024 - 20:00 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice, National Guard deploy search and recovery team, engineers to Florida for Hurricane Milton response

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has activated approximately 40 members of the West Virginia National Guard to support response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton, which is projected to make landfall in Florida on October 9, 2024.  Approximately 10 …

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• Published on October 8, 2024 - 02:18 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice amends special session call with several new items for consideration

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation amending his original call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session, adding several new items for consideration. Some of the additional items include:  A 2% reduction in the …

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• Published on October 8, 2024 - 02:17 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice celebrates Roads to Prosperity anniversary and achievements with 1,320 highways members

  “This is absolutely one of the most important days in West Virginia history. We have accomplished things that nobody believed could have ever been possible. In fact, there were a lot of people that doubted this program. Despite the doubts, Toby and Edith …

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• Published on October 8, 2024 - 02:17 GMT

  

  Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour in Welch

  CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) announced today the next stop in a statewide listening tour on Thursday, October 10, in Welch. This listening tour aims to actively engage with community members …

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• Published on October 5, 2024 - 18:36 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice amends special session call; asks Legislature to consider four additional items

  “We’ve had some very productive conversations over the last week with the West Virginia Legislature, and I’m looking forward to them reconvening on Sunday as they take up these new additions and the rest of the bills from the original call. I’m grateful …

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• Published on October 5, 2024 - 02:52 GMT

  

  Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Taylor County

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning about the death of a coal miner in Taylor County.  Colton Walls, 34, of Bruceton Mills, sadly passed away this afternoon from injuries he …

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• Published on October 3, 2024 - 00:35 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice presents $500,000 check to Bob Burdette Center to expand afterschool tutoring program

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice delivered a $500,000 check today to the Bob Burdette Center to support the expansion of its afterschool program, as it launches a new two-year pilot initiative focused on improving tutoring access for at-risk students in …

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• Published on October 1, 2024 - 23:01 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice says West Virginia National Guard mission to North Carolina put on hold

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice received an update late today that the West Virginia National Guard’s scheduled mission to support disaster response and recovery efforts in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene has been placed on hold. “Shortly after I …

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• Published on October 1, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice declares a State of Emergency in Mercer County due to damage from Hurricane Helene

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency for Mercer County following significant damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.  The powerful storm left widespread destruction in its wake, impacting homes, businesses, and …

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• Published on October 1, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice appoints Debra Steed as judge for the Third Family Court Circuit serving Wood County

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Debra Steed as judge for the Third Family Court Circuit serving Wood County.  Steed holds an Associate of Applied Business in Paralegal Assisting from Muskingum Area Technical College, …

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• Published on October 1, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice announces September revenue collections, continues to push for personal income tax cut during next week’s legislative ...

  CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced that today West Virginia’s revenue collections of $580.6 million in September, the third month of Fiscal Year of 2025, were $14.3 million above the estimates. Gov. Justice addressed the revenue collections and …

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• Published on October 1, 2024 - 23:00 GMT

  

  Gov. Justice announces launch of West Virginia Paranormal Trail

  ​ Visit spooky sites and win prizes using digital passport CHARLESTON, WV — In celebration of spooky season, Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the launch of a statewide Paranormal Trail, designed to help spook- …

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