|
During his briefing Monday, Gov. Justice noted that it marked the one-year anniversary of the first COVID-19-related death recorded in West Virginia. In commemoration of this solemn day in West Virginia history and in honor of the 2,638 West Virginians who have passed away due to COVID-19 over the past year, Gov. Justice held a moment of silence and offered a prayer.
|
|
Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that on Monday next week, he will be hosting a summit with several West Virginia legislators – including leaders of the majority and minority parties in both the West Virginia Senate and the West Virginia House of Delegates, as well as the chairs of the senate and house finance committees – to discuss how to best approach the repeal of the personal income tax.
The Governor’s summit will be held at the State Culture Center and is currently scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021.
|
|
|
On Tuesday, Gov. Justice hosted a virtual town hall to answer questions from the public on his proposal to repeal the state income tax.
|
|
|
On Friday, Gov. Justice announced that more than 1,000 health professional students from colleges and universities across the state have volunteered to help further bolster West Virginia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout efforts. To date, more than 1,000 students from 32 health sciences programs across West Virginia have opted in to help with vaccination clinics throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Since March 17, 2021, the WV VACS Team has already deployed 112 students to assist with clinics.
|
|
|
On Wednesday, Gov. Justice announced that, beginning next week, West Virginia’s total weekly vaccine allocation from the federal government will increase from approximately 52,000 doses per week to approximately 72,000 doses per week. As part of the plan for the increased allocation of doses, the Governor announced that he has ordered the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) to bolster vaccine delivery capabilities in the state’s Eastern Panhandle.
|
|
|
On Friday, Gov. Justice announced that West Virginia’s general revenue collections for the month of March 2021 came in at $27.4 million above estimates and 3.6% above prior year receipts, closing the books on yet another positive financial month, despite the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the state’s economy.
|
|
|
On Monday, Gov. Justice announced that, last weekend, West Virginia hosted the world’s first COVID-19 vaccination clinic onsite at a Toyota plant. The clinic was part of the West Virginia pandemic response leadership team’s ongoing efforts to expand access to COVID-19 vaccinations across the state.
|
|
|
On Monday, Gov. Justice announced that Walmart and additional independent pharmacies would begin receiving doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week as part of the federal pharmacy partnership, allowing even more West Virginians to get vaccinated.
|
|
|
Gov. Justice announced Monday that West Virginia would be among the first states in the nation to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to family members and caregivers of residents and staff members at nursing homes and assisted living facilities as part of the vaccine plan for long-term care facilities.
|
|
|
Gov. Justice took part in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to celebrate the beginning of work on an all-new $2.6 million bus transfer station in Bluefield. The state-of-the-art facility will operate as the hub of the city’s Bluefield Area Transit (BAT) bus system. The local transportation network serves more than 200,000 annual passengers on routes in Mercer and McDowell counties.
|
|
|
Gov. Jim Justice, along with West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Curator Randall Reid-Smith, announced Tuesday the winners of this year’s Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition. Awards were given out to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in three divisions: Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
|
|
|
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has announced the winners for the 20th annual West Virginia Bridge Design and Build Contest. The event was held on Saturday, March 27, 2021, and WVDOH was impressed by all 27 teams for their patience and diligence in competing virtually.
|
|
|
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources hosted the 16th Annual West Virginia Archery in the Schools State Tournament in a virtual format from March 25-27. Approximately 770 students from 51 schools participated in the competition. Each participant shot 30 arrows, 15 from 10 meters and 15 from 15 meters, with a maximum score of 300.
|
|
|
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History has made the decision to postpone the 2021 Vandalia Gathering in its traditional format. The annual Memorial Day event is the state’s celebration of the traditional arts, music, dance, stories, crafts, and food of West Virginia. In place of Vandalia’s three-day gathering, a special afternoon concert will take place on the north steps of the State Capitol in Charleston on Saturday, May 29, 2021, from 2-4 p.m.
|
|
|
|