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On Thursday, Gov. Jim Justice announced that online registration is now open for his “Beat 588...Bad” West Virginia Strong Vaccine Incentive Program. All West Virginians ages 16-35 who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are now able to register online to receive either a $100 savings bond or a $100 gift card. The $100 incentive is retroactive, meaning all West Virginians ages 16-35 who have received the COVID-19 vaccine at any point are eligible.
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Gov. Justice announced Wednesday that the State of West Virginia has sold $200 million in General Obligation State Road Bonds, Series 2021 A (“2021A GO Bonds”), and generated over $262.5 million in proceeds – a premium of over $62.5 million – to be used for new highway, bridge, and secondary road construction projects throughout the state.
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On Monday, Gov. Justice announced that the State of West Virginia has received over $677.7 million of stimulus dollars from the federal government as part of the American Rescue Plan.
“My staff has been reviewing all the ways this money is needed, and is working on a strategic plan on how we are going to propose that it be spent,” Gov. Justice said. “Next, we will begin reaching out to all of our legislative leadership and working together to get this money out to West Virginians that need it.”
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On Thursday, Gov. Justice announced that all senior centers across the state are ready to reopen fully. Anyone who has not been fully vaccinated will still be required to wear a face covering inside the centers.
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On Thursday, Gov. Justice announced that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has decreased once again, dropping one-tenth of a percentage point to 5.8% in April 2021. West Virginia’s unemployment rate has declined for 12 consecutive months and remains better than the national unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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On Monday, Gov. Justice announced that, for the second summer in a row, all 55 county boards of education throughout West Virginia will be participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
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Gov. Justice joined West Virginia Parkways Authority Director Jeff Miller Thursday to unveil a new marketing initiative for the West Virginia Turnpike. The toll booth wraps are meant to encourage those passing through West Virginia on the Turnpike to consider stopping or to come back to the state for an adventure in the near future.
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Gov. Justice announced Thursday that the new lodge at Cacapon Resort State Park is now open for reservations, following the completion of major expansion work and additional facility improvements. The $25 million project brings much-needed upgrades to Cacapon’s lodge, which has been under construction since November 2018. Major additions include the construction of 78 guest rooms, a restaurant, lounge, spa, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center, and multiple spaces for outdoor gatherings.
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Gov. Justice congratulated the Marshall University Thundering Herd Men’s Soccer team for winning the program’s first-ever National Championship Monday night. The Governor, himself an alumnus of Marshall University, traveled to Cary, NC, to witness the championship match. The Thundering Herd scored in overtime to defeat second-ranked and perennial college soccer powerhouse Indiana University by a final score of 1-0.
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Tygart Lake State Park’s new Adventure Lake is officially open to the public, following a ribbon cutting ceremony held Tuesday with State officials. The Adventure Lake, made possible by a partnership between the West Virginia State Parks system and ACE Adventure Resort, features 25 slides, obstacles and other inflatables, as well as a sandy beach area with lounge chairs.
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The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is recognizing two educators as “Environmental Teachers of the Year.” The awards will be presented later this month at ceremonies of the recipient’s choosing.
The Environmental Teachers of the Year are:
- Elementary: Sarah Hann, White Sulphur Springs Elementary, Greenbrier County
- High School: Robert Miller, Boone Career and Technical Center, Boone County
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The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services announced on Monday participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will receive a temporary benefit increase for the purchase of additional fruits and vegetables.
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On Thursday, the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs announced the lineup of artists selected to perform for this year’s virtual Juneteenth celebration, which includes headliner Montell Jordan; the former R&B singer best known for “This is How We Do It” before leaving the music industry to become a pastor. The event will stream live on HHOMA’s Facebook page on Saturday, June 19, at 5 p.m.
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