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Governor Morrisey Announces University Partnerships to Maximize Impact of Historic Opioid Settlements

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined the West Virginia First Foundation and leaders from six…
Governor Morrisey Announces $202 Million in New Rural Health Funding, Bringing Two-Year Total to More Than $401 Million

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West…

Governor Morrisey Issues Statement on Passing of Former Governor and Senator John D. Rockefeller IV

Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement today following the passing of former West…
Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor and U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller

Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering United States and West Virginia flags at…
Governor Morrisey Announces Reopening of Labor and Delivery Services at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center

Governor Patrick Morrisey announces plans to reopen labor and delivery services at Greenbrier…
Governor Morrisey Announces 52 New Opportunity Zones to Attract Private Investment, Create Jobs Across West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey announces that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified 52…

About the Governor

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Patrick James Morrisey is the 37th governor of West Virginia. Morrisey took office on January 13, 2025. He campaigned across all 55 counties during his bid for governor, running to make West Virginia once again the shining state in the mountains.

Before being elected governor, Morrisey served as West Virginia’s Attorney General since 2012. As Attorney General, Morrisey delivered some of the nation’s most significant legal victories to defend West Virginia. He prevailed in West Virginia v. EPA, which has been declared one of the most pivotal U.S. Supreme Court wins in decades.

Morrisey championed major legal wins protecting West Virginians' constitutional rights, delivering record-setting settlements against drug companies, and preserving the West Virginia way of life.  Morrisey has also fought to protect the unborn, preserve Second Amendment rights, and defend girls’ sports.

 

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