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Gov. Justice accepts Lange's resignation as member of SBA
07/12/2018
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Gov. Justice: President Trump grants flood disaster declaration request
07/12/2018
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State and HUD reach consensus on way forward for RISE program
07/11/2018
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Gov. Justice receives letter of retirement, resignation from Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum
07/11/2018
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Gov. Justice Praises President Trump’s SCOTUS Nominee; Calls Upon WV Representatives to Confirm
07/10/2018
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Gov. Justice requests federal disaster declaration for recent flooding
07/03/2018
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Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of victims of Annapolis tragedy
07/03/2018
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Gov. Justice signs executive order creating Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Ed
07/02/2018
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Gov. Justice announces record general revenue collections, reports that year end surplus will be in excess of $20 million
07/02/2018
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Gov. Justice Welcomes President Donald J. Trump back to West Virginia
07/02/2018
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Gov. Justice appoints Greear as 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge
07/02/2018
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Gov. Justice Announces Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education
06/28/2018
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Gov. Justice Meets with President Trump
06/26/2018
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Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for special session of Legislature on Tuesday, June 26, 2018
06/25/2018
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Legislative Auditor is Wrong on RISE
06/24/2018
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Gov. Justice Takes Swift Action on Middletown Mall Leasing Issue
06/22/2018
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Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Mountain Valley Pipeline Decision
06/21/2018
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Gov. Justice Issues Statement in Response to U.S. Supreme Court Sales Tax Decision
06/21/2018
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Gov. Justice Responds to Political Stunt by Delegate Sponaugle
06/21/2018
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Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Indictment of Justice Loughry
06/20/2018
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Gov. Justice Appoints Burch as Interim Secretary of Commerce
06/15/2018
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Governor Justice Issues Statement on Calls for Resignation
06/14/2018
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Gov. Justice requests the resignation of Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher
06/14/2018
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Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Justice Loughry
06/08/2018
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Gov. Justice Hundreds of millions in additional road and bridge work, thousands of new jobs, discounted EZ-Pass for state
06/08/2018
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Gov. Justice announces more than $6.6 million for post-flood recovery and resiliency
06/07/2018
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Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days this weekend, June 9 and 10
06/07/2018
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Governor, First Lady issue statement on death of coal miner from Barbour County
06/06/2018
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Gov. Justice reports May revenue collections $20.2 million above estimates, state on track to finish FY 2018 with a budget surplus
06/06/2018
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Gov. Justice announces more than $500,000 in funding for law enforcement training
06/05/2018
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Gov. Justice, Sec. Caperton announce $50.65 million in AML Economic Development Grant Projects; Application Deadline for Additional Funding June 29
06/05/2018
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Gov. Justice thanks, encourages 55 Beckley-area pastors at prayer breakfast
06/05/2018
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for 8 West Virginia counties
06/03/2018
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Gov. Justice temporarily halts DNR plan for controlled deer hunt at Chief Logan State Park
06/01/2018
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Governor Jim Justice Steps in to Save Elk
06/01/2018
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Justice Coal Plan Moves Forward
06/01/2018
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Gov. Justice secures FEMA funds to complete repairs on flood-damaged sewer system in Wetzel County
05/31/2018
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Governor Justice makes good on RISE promise; program running again, families getting keys to new homes
05/30/2018
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Gov. Justice delivers keynote address during 2018 Commencement ceremonies at WVSOM
05/27/2018
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Gov. Justice's Suburban rear-ended in Beckley area
05/26/2018
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Historic bond sale complete, to generate more than $800 million for Roads to Prosperity transportation infrastructure program
05/24/2018
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Gov. Justice orders all flags to be flown at half staff in honor of Texas shooting victims
05/18/2018
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Gov. Justice issues call for West Virginia Legislature to meet in special session
05/18/2018
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Gov. Justice, Sen. Capito Announce Locations of Opportunity Zones in West Virginia
05/18/2018
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Gov. Justice Announces Upcoming Roads To Prosperity Bond Sale and Investor Relations Website
05/17/2018
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Gov. Jim Justice Proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
05/16/2018
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Gov. Justice Orders US and WV State flags on all State-owned facilities throughout the state be displayed at half-staff on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
05/14/2018
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Gov. Justice, DNR Director McDaniel to introduce newest Elk, speak about expansion of reintroduction program on Tuesday in Logan County
05/14/2018
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Gov. Justice, WVNG Adjutant General James Hoyer to host Qatar delegation Monday, May 14, 2018
05/11/2018
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Gov. Justice stands firm on sports betting integrity fee, state will pay nothing
05/10/2018
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Gov. Justice: Additional safety measures continue along I-64 work zone
05/07/2018
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APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT VACANCY ANNOUNCED
05/07/2018
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Gov. Justice says “beefed up” efforts to control traffic and safety on I-64 being implemented by DOT, State Police
05/04/2018
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Gov. Justice commends The Nature Conservancy land acquisition along Allegheny Front
05/04/2018
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Revenue Collections move up, state headed for strong finish to Fiscal Year 2018
05/04/2018
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GOV. JIM JUSTICE ANNOUNCES ALMOST HEAVEN PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS
05/03/2018
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Governor Justice orders additional road safety actions, enforcement after fatal construction zone crashes
05/02/2018
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Gov. Justice announces grant from Pfizer Foundation to support mothers and infants impacted by substance abuse
04/30/2018
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Gov. Justice announces informational meeting for employees impacted by layoffs at Mylan Pharmaceuticals
04/24/2018
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Gov. Justice issues executive order expediting permitting process, continuing regulatory reform
04/23/2018
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Gov. Justice issues statement on announced layoffs at Mylan Pharmaceuticals in Monongalia County
04/20/2018
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Gov. Justice announces that West Virginia has been selected by U.S. Youth Soccer to host three major regional championship events in 2019, 2020
04/20/2018
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Gov. Justice to hold press conference Friday announcing that West Virginia has been chosen to host three major youth sporting events in 2019, 2020
04/20/2018
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Gov. Justice, West Virginia National Guard Announce Partnership with Qatar
04/18/2018
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Governor Justice Orders United States and West Virginia State Flags at half-staff immediately until sunset on Saturday, Apr
04/18/2018
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Gov. Justice's Statement on Drug Raids in Huntington
04/17/2018
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for 10 West Virginia counties
04/16/2018
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Gov. Justice Optimistic After Meeting with Emir of Qatar
04/12/2018
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GOVERNOR JIM JUSTICE & WEST VIRGINIA TOURISM OFFICE ANNOUNCE NEW “ALMOST HEAVEN” CAMPAIGN
04/11/2018
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Gov. Justice to conduct ceremonial bill signings on Wednesday, April 11, 2018
04/09/2018
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Governor Justice orders West Virginia state flags at half-staff immediately until sunset, Wednesday, April, 4, 2018
04/02/2018
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Gov. Justice appoints David L. Roach as executive director of School Building Authority
03/30/2018
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Gov. Justice signs HB 4006, says no programs will lose federal funding, touts money savings and making state government more efficient, commits to aggressively growing the arts
03/28/2018
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Gov. Justice to conduct ceremonial bill signings event on Thursday, March 29, 2018
03/28/2018
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Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on two vehicle accidents in Kanawha Co. that claimed five lives, including two Pratt VFD firefighters
03/25/2018
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Gov. Justice: U.S. Department of Labor statistics show West Virginia was first in the nation in percentage of new construction jobs growth during 2017
03/22/2018
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Gov. Justice to hold press conference Thursday to discuss new data on West Virginia construction jobs
03/21/2018
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Governor and First Lady Justice announce plans for annual Easter Carnival
03/19/2018
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Gov. Justice to attend Sunday's NCAA men's basketball tournament game between Marshall University and West Virginia University
03/17/2018
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Gov. Justice fully supports Medical Marijuana, awaits potential solutions from State Treasurer in relation to collection and processing of funds
03/16/2018
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Governor Justice, Secretary Smith Announce MARC Train Continuing Service to Eastern Panhandle
03/16/2018
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Gov. Justice Signs Budget Bill
03/15/2018
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Gov. Justice and Tourism Office Invite West Virginians to Submit their Favorite #AlmostHeaven Photos
03/14/2018
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Gov. Justice appoints Burch as Acting Secretary for the Department of Education and the Arts
03/14/2018
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Gov. Justice has terminated the employment of Gayle Manchin, Secretary of Education and the Arts
03/12/2018
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Gov. Justice announces six additional appointments to PEIA Task Force
03/12/2018
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Gov. Justice: Sports Wagering Bill to Become Law
03/09/2018
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Gov. Justice Signs Co-Tenancy Bill
03/09/2018
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Gov. Justice to add six additional women to the PEIA Task Force on Monday
03/09/2018
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Gov. Justice appoints PEIA task force members
03/08/2018
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Gov. Justice says state will continue to rely on "the wisdom" of the EPA concerning Minden contamination issue
03/08/2018
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Governor Justice issues proclamation, at the request of the Legislature, to extend regular session for one day, if necessary, to address the budget
03/07/2018
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Governor Justice Announces That Our Kids Are Going Back to the Classroom
03/06/2018
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Gov. Justice: "Mistakes and differences aside - We've got to get our kids back to school."
03/03/2018
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Gov. Justice Honors His Commitment to Appoint PEIA Task Force
03/02/2018
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February General Revenue Fund Collections $8 million Above Estimate
03/02/2018
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Governor Justice Orders United States and West Virginia State Flags at half-staff from dawn until sunset on Friday, March 2, 2018.
03/01/2018
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Governor Justice Issues Letter to All State Employees
02/28/2018
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Governor Justice Squelches Resignation Rumors
02/28/2018
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West Virginia Braces for Potential Flooding, Other Damage from Predicted Heavy Weekend Rains
02/23/2018
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Gov. Justice Appoints Redding as 23rd Circuit Court Judge
02/22/2018
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Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement on Death of Coal Miner in Raleigh County
02/22/2018
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Gov. Justice Signs Pay Raise Bill
02/21/2018
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To Our Educators, Service Personnel, and other Government Workers
02/20/2018
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties
02/17/2018
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Gov. Justice orders all United States and West Virginia State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY until sunset on Monday, February 19, 2018 as a sign of respect for the school shooting victims in Parkland, FL.
02/15/2018
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Governor Justice Orders Halt to Sewer Line Project in Minden
02/12/2018
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Gov. Justice says he is prepared to endorse EPA recommendation that Minden site be placed on National Priorities List of Superfund sites
02/09/2018
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Gov. Justice appoints Chanda Adkins to House of Delegates representing 31st District
02/09/2018
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More good economic news comes to West Virginia under Justice Administration
02/07/2018
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Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement on Death of Coal Miner in Barbour County
02/06/2018
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Gov. Justice praises West Virginia Racing Commission's decision to fund Charles Town Classic race
02/05/2018
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Gov. Justice proposes additional PEIA premium reductions for state employees
02/01/2018
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Gov. Justice issues statement on President Trump's State of the Union address
01/30/2018
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Gov. Justice clears the air, all state employees get pay raise
01/30/2018
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Governor Justice: "Save Our State Parks"
01/29/2018
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Gov. Justice signs bill eliminating State Film Tax Credit
01/29/2018
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Gov. Justice recommends changes to PEIA's Go365, program will now be 100% voluntary with no penalties
01/29/2018
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Gov. Justice orders State flags to be flown at half-staff on Jan. 27 in memory of former Delegate Emily Yeager of McDowell
01/26/2018
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GOV. JUSTICE: "PLEASE STOP THE RUMORS."
01/25/2018
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Governor Justice Appoints Delegate Karen Lynne Arvon to Senate seat in 9th District
01/23/2018
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Gov. Justice Announces That Additional Elk To Be Acquired From Kentucky For West Virginia's Elk Restoration Project
01/19/2018
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West Virginia Partners with SANS Institute to Offer Cybersecurity Training to High School Girls
01/11/2018
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Gov. Justice appoints Jeffrey Pack to House of Delegates seat in 28th District
01/11/2018
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2018 West Virginia State of the State Address Full Transcript
01/10/2018
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Governor Justice to Deliver State of the State Address Tomorrow Night
01/09/2018
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Gov. Justice Says Expansion of Petrochemical Industry in West Virginia Continues To Move Forward With U.S. DOE Announcement
01/03/2018
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Gov. Justice Authorizes DMAPS Secretary To Utilize All Personnel Under His Supervision To Assist With Staffing Shortages At WV Correctional Facilities
12/29/2017
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Governor Justice Wishes all West Virginians a Happy New Year
12/30/2017
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Gov. Justice Issues Executive Order Preserving Annual Leave for Corrections Employees
12/29/2017
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Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement on Death of Coal Miner in Fayette County
12/29/2017
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Applications for the Eighteenth and Twenty-third Judicial Circuit Vacancies
12/28/2017
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Christmas Message From Governor Justice
12/22/2017
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Gov. Justice Appoints Heather Wood to Family Court Judge Post in First Family Court Circuit
12/19/2017
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Gov. Justice says Immediate Economic Activity to Begin at Former Hobet Mine Site
12/18/2017
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Gov. Justice orders all West Virginia State flags to be flown at half-staff on Dec. 19 in memory of former Delegate Frank Maxwell of Harrison County
12/18/2017
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Gov. Justice Declares Half-day Holiday for State Employees on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017
12/18/2017
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Governor Justice Issues Statement on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/07/2017
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Gov. and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of Webster County DOH worker
12/04/2017
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Gov. Justice Calls Press Conference for Monday December 4, 2017
12/04/2017
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Gov. Justice's Leadership Fuels West Virginia Economy to be Recognized as Fastest Growing in the Nation
12/02/2017
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Gov. Justice Issues Proclamation Call for Special Legislative Session on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, to Authorize Sale of Road Bonds
12/01/2017
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Wood County Officials to Receive Check from Governor's Office for Reimbursement of Fire Expenses
12/01/2017
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Joyful Night Celebration Scheduled for Dec. 5 at the State Capitol Complex
11/30/2017
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Gov. Justice Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff on Dec. 1 in Honor of Army Private Shirley Bailey
11/30/2017
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Statement from Governor and First Lady Justice on Death of Coal Miner in Boone County
11/29/2017
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Gov. Justice Issues Statement Supporting Federal Tax Reform
11/27/2017
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GOV. JUSTICE ANNOUNCES HISTORIC INVESTMENT DEAL FOR WEST VIRGINIA BY THE CHINA ENERGY INVESTMENT COMPANY
11/09/2017
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Gov. Jim Justice Order Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff on Monday, November 6, 2017
11/06/2017
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West Virginia Attorney General, DMAPS to host prescription drug takeback events on Friday, Saturday at the State Capitol
10/25/2017
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Gov. and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County
10/23/2017
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Application for the First Family Court Circuit Vacancy
10/23/2017
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Gov. Justice and Sec. Thrasher announce new hardwood manufacturing plant in Greenbrier County
10/19/2017
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Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for special session of Legislature on Monday, October, 16, 2017
10/12/2017
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Gov. Jim Justice appoints D.R. Buck Jennings to House of Delegates seat in 53rd District
10/12/2017
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Gov. Justice issues statement on EPA director's proposed repeal of Power Plan rule
10/09/2017
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Gov. Justice Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff on Monday, September 11, 2017
09/08/2017
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Heroes Day Honoring WV First Responders and Local Heroes This Saturday
09/07/2017
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Gov. Jim Justice Appoints Mark Drennan to Fill Senate Seat in District 4
09/05/2017
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State and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to Remain Open Labor Day
09/01/2017
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FEMA Issues More Information for West Virginians Impacted by July Flooding
08/30/2017
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Gov. Justice says West Virginia ready to assist Texas, other Gulf Coast states with Harvey response
08/28/2017
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Governor Justice Appoints McLaughlin to Fill 23rd Circuit Judge Seat
08/28/2017
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Gov. and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of Randolph County coal miner
08/25/2017
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State to Hold Briefings for West Virginia Public Disaster Assistance Applicants
08/24/2017
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SBA Opens Additional Business Recovery Center in West Virginia
08/24/2017
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Governor Justice Issues Statement on Road Bond Referendum
08/22/2017
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Justice secures federal disaster declaration for WV
08/19/2017
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A Message from Gov. Jim Justice
08/17/2017
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Gov. Justice names Sen. Mike Hall as new Chief of Staff
08/15/2017
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Gov. Justice announces that Nick Casey will no longer be serving as Chief of Staff
08/14/2017
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Governor Justice requests federal disaster declaration for late July flooding
08/14/2017
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Gov. Justice Announces New, Bold Ideas To Put Coal Miners Back to Work
08/11/2017
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Gov. Justice Issues Statement on President Trump's Declaration of National Public Health Emergency
08/11/2017
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Jim Was Right New Study Shows WV Schools Rank Terribly
08/02/2017
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Update on Single Audit Investigation
08/02/2017
Gov. Jim ​Justice's Chief of Staff Nick Casey released information Tuesday related to the Single Audit Review being conducted by the Governor's Office....read more

Jim Was Right - Coal Comeback Edition
08/01/2017
The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report showing that West Virginia had the 2nd highest GDP growth in the country in the first quarter of 2017....read more

Gov. Justice says state resources, personnel have been dispatched to assist flood victims
07/29/2017
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Gov. Justice expands State of Emergency declaration to eight West Virginia counties
07/29/2017
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Gov. Justice's Chief of Staff Issues Update on Single Audit Review
07/28/2017
Today, Governor Justice's Chief of Staff, Nick Casey, issued the following statement....read more

Gov. Justice appoints Sheryl Webb to lead the Division of Personnel
07/28/2017
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WV to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Justice Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
07/28/2017
Governor Jim Justice is helping transform first responder communications in West Virginia by "opting in" to FirstNet....read more

Marie Prezioso to Lead Water Development Authority, Sutphin Appointed to Board
07/27/2017
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Gov. Justice Has Big Ideas For Relaunch of Agriculture Advisory Board
07/27/2017
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Justice Statement On Presidential Visit To West Virginia
07/23/2017
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JUSTICE ON HIGHER EDU FINANCIAL AID HEADS WILL ROLL
07/20/2017
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Jim’s Promise Tour Launches
07/20/2017
Today, the Governor kicked off the Jim’s Promise Tour to highlight specific road construction projects that fulfill Governor Justice’s pledge to fix the state’s roads and bring tens of thousands of jobs to the Mountain State. ...read more

Justice Finds Contingency Money for Boy Scouts to Save Important Community Service Work during upcoming National Jamboree
07/17/2017
Funding of approximately $400,000 had been promised to Boy Scouts but was not put in FY18 budget by State Legislature...read more

U.S. Stock Market Soars While WV Sputters
07/13/2017
Following the news that the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high and the stock market is surging, Governor Jim Justice issued the following statement....read more

Justice Was Right, Revenue Collections Way Off Mark
07/12/2017
Today, the Governor’s office reported final General Revenue Fund collection numbers for Fiscal Year 2017 were $120.7 million below original estimates....read more

Justice Calls Bullsnot on Politicians for Spending Money on Private Capitol Bathrooms
07/12/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice is shining a spotlight on the state Senate’s request to spend taxpayer money to upgrade their private bathroom facilities....read more

Justice Statement on WV’s 50th Ranking By CNBC
07/11/2017
Today, CNBC rated West Virginia as the worst state for business in 2017 and Governor Jim Justice issued the following statement....read more

Gov. Justice speaks to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos about Federal Grant problems at WVU, WVSU
07/11/2017
Gov. Jim Justice spoke with U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on Tuesday about the loss of federal funding for scholarship programs at West Virginia University and West Virginia State University....read more

Gov. Justice Says Tuition Hikes at WVU, Marshall and WVSU Reflect Directly On Legislature's Actions
06/29/2017
Gov. Jim Justice said today that the tuition hikes at West Virginia University, Marshall University, and West Virginia State University can be attributed directly to cuts approved by the West Virginia Legislature earlier this month....read more

Justice Pens Letters To Capito, Manchin Regarding Senate Health Care Bill
06/29/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice wrote letters to U.S. senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin III, thanking them for protecting West Virginia's most vulnerable citizens from further cuts to Medicaid and other essential healthcare services....read more

Application For the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Vacancy
06/28/2017
The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will receive applications immediately for the pending vacancy on the Twenty-third Judicial Circuit serving the Counties of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan....read more

Governor Justice Issues Statement on I-79 Fatalities
06/28/2017
Today, Governor Justice issued the following statement about the fatalities on I-79....read more

Justice Sets Road Bond Referendum For October 7
06/27/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that the road bond referendum will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017. ...read more

Gov. Justice Signs Bill To Let WV Drivers Ride Free
06/27/2017
Governor Jim Justice signed another major piece of legislation (Senate Bill 1003) today that is essential to his unprecedented road building initiative. ...read more

Justice Will Veto Bill To Sell Jackie Withrow Facility
06/23/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he will veto House Bill 113, legislation to allow the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) to sell the Jackie Withrow Hospital....read more

Governor Will Hold Mediation Session to Solve Budget Difference
05/24/2017
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Governor Justice Amends Special Session Call To Include Budget And Additional Legislation
05/23/2017
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Statement from Governor Justice on Mining Accident in Wyoming Co.
05/19/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice released the following statement...read more

Justice Adds State Employee Protection Bill To Special Session Call
05/15/2017
The measure will protect employees in the event that there is no budget in place on July 1, 2017 and furloughs are required....read more

DOH REPORT - Road Projects At Stake In Special Session
05/03/2017
The future of these important road projects hinge on the Legislature’s approval in the upcoming special session....read more

Justice Issues Special Session Agenda
05/03/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice issued the official call for tomorrow’s special session. The proclamation from the Governor outlines the four separate bills that will be taken up by the Legislature to fix the budget crisis....read more

100 Days Of The Justice Administration
04/27/2017
​​​On Inauguration Day, Governor Justice shared his vision for transforming West Virginia, and after 100 days, the Governor and his team have taken steps to bring greatness to our state....read more

Justice Calls Special Session On May 4
04/26/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he is calling the West Virginia Legislature into a special session on Thursday, May 4....read more

Justice Joins Governors To Request Disaster Aid from Congress
04/26/2017
The letter requests $461 million from Congress to help West Virginia recover from last year’s flood. Combined, the five states are requesting approximately $3.6 billion in funding from disasters...read more

Justice Stops Move To Charge Park Visitors
04/26/2017
Today, Governor Justice announced that he is putting the brakes on the recent announcement by the Division of Natural Resources to charge park visitors a $2 fee....read more

Justice Signs Higher Education Reform Bill
04/25/2017
The reform legislation will give more autonomy to these institutions and realign the role of the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC)....read more

Justice Signs Medical Cannabis Bill Into Law
04/19/2017
"West Virginians are compassionate people and this law will help our neighbors who are struggling with illness," said Governor Jim Justice....read more

Town of Gary Receives Special Easter Gift From Summersville Businessman
04/18/2017
“Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Michael Young the good people of Gary have received a sanitation truck that will help them tremendously in the collection and disposal of their refuse,” said Governor Jim Justice. ...read more

Justice Appoints Sullivan and Wallace to Board of Education
04/18/2017
Governor Jim Justice announced today that he is appointing Deborah Sullivan of Charleston and Joseph Wallace of Elkins to serve on the State Board of Education....read more

Dr. William White Receives National Recognition For Helping Feed Kids
04/14/2017
Governor Justice’s office joined representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today to recognize Dr. William White with the Summer Food Champion Award....read more

Governor Justice Vetoes Budget Bill
04/13/2017
Governor Jim Justice signed a veto message Thursday saying the budget bill passed by the Legislature was nothing more than “a bunch of political bull you-know-what.”...read more

Governor and First Lady Justice Announce Plans For Annual Easter Carnival
04/11/2017
Carnival to be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at State Capitol Complex...read more

Governor Justice, Working With Senator Ferns, Saves 1,500 Hospital Jobs
04/09/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he will sign House Bill 2459, legislation that exempts financially distressed hospitals in acquisition proceedings from going through the traditional Certificate of Need process. ...read more

Justice Protects Greyhound Racing and 1,700 Jobs
04/08/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he will veto legislation (Senate Bill 437) to eliminate greyhound racing....read more

Justice Appoints Roth To Family Court
04/06/2017
Jeffrey Roth will serve as Family Court judge of the 25th Family Judicial Circuit...read more

Governor Justice Issues One-Day Extension For Legislative Session
04/05/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he is giving the Legislature one extra day to pass a budget. As required by the state constitution, Justice issued a proclamation to extend the session to continue work on the budget....read more

Governor Justice Declares April Autism Awareness Month
04/05/2017
LIGHT IT UP BLUE and Support People Living With Autism...read more

Governor Justice Praises Former NASA Specialist and Greenbrier County Native Katherine Johnson
04/04/2017
August 26th to be recognized annually in West Virginia as Katherine Johnson Day ...read more

Governor Justice Holds Budget Summit With Leaders From Across West Virginia
04/03/2017
Chamber of Commerce, AFL-CIO, and Advocates Across the Spectrum Stand With Governor's Plan...read more

GOP Is Hiding Behind A Backdoor Tax On Business
04/02/2017
Justice says House GOP business tax is far more painful than Commercial Activities Tax...read more

West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Backs Key Part of Justice Budget Plan
03/31/2017
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that it is supporting the Governor’s .00045 Commercial Activities Tax (CAT) on businesses. This contribution from business will approach $45 million...read more

Legislature Must Focus on Budget, Not Right To Work
03/28/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice vetoed Senate Bill 330, saying this legislation sent over from the House and Senate has to first have it’s day in court....read more

Justice Establishes Heroes Day To Honor WV First Responders and Local Heroes
03/28/2017
WV Heroes Day will be September 9, 2017...read more

GOP Plan Puts Teacher, Service Personnel Jobs At Risk
03/23/2017
Classroom teacher shortfall would approach 1,400 if Republican budget cuts are implemented...read more

Governor Justice Appoints Two New Members To The WV State Board Of Education
03/22/2017
Governor Justice appoints two new members to the State Board of Education...read more

Governor Justice Tells Contractors They Play A Key Role In Building A Brighter Future For West Virginia
03/22/2017
Praises Legislature’s Republican Finance chairs, says “they get it, they understand” the severity of the problem ...read more

GOP Budget Slashes Higher Education and Threatens to Close Schools
03/22/2017
Governor joins WVU and Marshall in calling on the Legislature to protect higher education funding ...read more

Republicans Want To Hide From Devastating Cuts
03/21/2017
Justice proposes to lock doors with the legislature in the executive conference room until budget crisis is resolved...read more

Justice Supports Broadband Expansion Legislation (HB 2998)
03/20/2017
The Justice Administration backs legislation to provide tax credits and loan insurance for providing broadband to unserved areas...read more

Justice Appoints Reformers To Citizens Legislative Compensation Commission
03/20/2017
Governor asks commission to meet and limit lawmaker pay during special session...read more

WV Department of Commerce Announces Recall of 15 Laid-Off State Foresters
03/17/2017
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Justice Restores Money for Public Broadcasting in FY18 Budget
03/17/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he is reinstating $4.6 million in his FY18 budget to fund the Educational Broadcasting Authority....read more

Governor Justice's Statement on Legislature's Budget Framework
03/13/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice issued the following statement on the Legislature's proposed budget framework....read more

Justice Pushes for Veterans Tax Break
03/10/2017
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Governor Justice Announces 131 Jobs In Northern Panhandle
03/10/2017
Bidell Gas Compression to invest in first manufacturing operation in the U.S....read more

Halftime Update on 2017 Legislative Session
03/08/2017
​The session ends in 31 days and the Legislature still hasn’t produced a budget. Time is running out to pass a budget on time....read more

Justice Identifies $120 Million and Proposes Using It For FY 2017 Deficit
03/03/2017
Further analysis of state government spending identifies roughly $120 million available in special revenue and unused money...read more

Governor Launches Budget Clock On Website
03/01/2017
Budget clock counts down to the end of session...read more

Justice Announces Legislation to Combat Drug Epidemic
02/28/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice put forward legislation to stop West Virginia’s drug crisis. The bills aim to crackdown on out-of-state drug dealers and give the people of West Virginia a shot at making a full recovery to re-enter the workforce. ...read more

Statement from Governor Justice on Mining Accident in Squire
02/28/2017
CHARLESTON, WV - Today, Governor Jim Justice released the following statement:...read more

Justice Proposes New Pathway to Save WV
02/27/2017
After weeks of no action from the West Virginia Legislature on the budget, Governor Jim Justice put forward a new budget plan to solve the budget crisis and create jobs....read more

No Budget, No Pay
02/24/2017
To avoid wasting time and taxpayer dollars, Justice wants to cap pay for special session on budget to five days...read more

After Credit Downgrade, Justice Asks for Furlough Bill
02/23/2017
The proposed legislation will give the Governor the ability to issue an executive order to furlough state workers in response to our budget crisis....read more

Justice’s Education Reform Bill Will Transform Public Schools
02/23/2017
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FRIDAY at 10AM: Gov. Justice Will Participate In Radio Town Hall on MetroNews
02/23/2017
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VIDEO: Governor Justice Addresses West Virginia's Recent Credit Downgrade
02/21/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice held a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss West Virginia's credit downgrade from Moody's Investors Service....read more

Justice Introduces Legislation Mandating More Efficient Use of State Vehicles
02/20/2017
Today, Governor Jim Justice announced that he is cutting wasteful spending on state vehicles by creating a centralized inventory for the state entire fleet. The bill comes after the Justice Administration has already eliminated over 200 state cars....read more

Governor Justice Says Cuts to Fairs and Festivals Can Be Avoided if Legislature Takes Action
02/14/2017
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Governor Justice Opposes Plan to Privatize West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
02/14/2017
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Additional Instructions for Submitting Judicial Vacancy Application Form
02/14/2017
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Governor Justice names Wooton Commissioner of WV Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
02/10/2017
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Full Transcript of 2017 State of the State Address
02/08/2017
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Alternative budget to Governor's proposal
02/08/2017
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Justice Appoints Dave Perry to State Board of Education
02/01/2017
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Governor Jim Justice Urges Congress to Disapprove Stream Protection Rule
02/01/2017
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Governor Jim Justice Names Jason Williams Director of Constituent Services
02/01/2017
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A Letter to State Employees from Governor Jim Justice
01/30/2017
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Governor Jim Justice Selects John Dunlap to Serve As the State's Chief Technology Officer
01/30/2017
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Justice Appoints Charles Clements to Fill Senate Vacancy
01/28/2017
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Justice Taps Greg Norman To Run Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training
01/25/2017
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Justice Makes Appointments to State Board of Education and School Building Authority
01/24/2017
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Governor Justice Appoints Dr. William White To Lead Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs
01/23/2017
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Statement from Governor Justice on President Trump's Inauguration
01/20/2017
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Justice Names Abraham and Garcia To Legal Team
01/18/2017
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Governor's Office Eliminating 5 Staff Cars
01/18/2017
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Justice Appoints Tom Smith Transportation Secretary
01/14/2017
Smith will also oversee Division of Highways...read more

Justice Taps John Myers For Secretary of Administration
01/14/2017
Governor-elect Jim Justice announced that he selected John Myers to serve as secretary of the Department of Administration...read more

Justice Appoints Gayle Manchin To Be Secretary For The Department of Education And The Arts
01/13/2017
Career in education and public service has prepared Manchin for her new role...read more

Justice Selects Austin Caperton for DEP Secretary
01/13/2017
Caperton brings private sector experience to the job...read more

Justice Appoints Dale Steager State Tax Commissioner
01/11/2017
Steager has 45 years of experience working with WV tax and revenue laws...read more

Justice Taps Dave Hardy for Department of Revenue
01/10/2017
Hardy brings years of budget experience to cabinet post...read more

Governor-elect Justice Names Jan Cahill Superintendent of State Police
01/07/2017
Cahill is currently the Sheriff of Greenbrier County...read more

Justice Appoints Chelsea Ruby To Run Division of Tourism
01/06/2017
Ruby brings marketing experience to new role as tourism commissioner...read more

Justice Appoints Bill Crouch DHHR Secretary
01/06/2017
Crouch brings over 30 years of experience in health care to DHHR post...read more

Justice Names Dennis Davis Secretary of Veterans Assistance
01/05/2017
Davis is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and currently serves as a member of the Honor Guard at the Donald C. Kinnard Veterans Cemetery....read more

Justice Names Woody Thrasher Secretary of Commerce
12/27/2016
The Governor-elect recruited Mr. Thrasher due to his experience growing jobs and his passion to serve the people of West Virginia....read more

Justice Names Jeff Sandy DMAPS Secretary
12/21/2016
Sandy will bring years of experience to WV Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety...read more