West Virginia Week in Review - June 1, 2024

West Virginia Week in Review

Share Tweet Forward Gov. Justice signs Senate Bill 1002 allocating $150 million for supplemental highway funding West Virginia Turnpike travel plazas still on track to open in time for Thanksgiving VIEW PHOTOS | VIEW VIDEO Gov. Justice signed Senate Bill 1002 giving the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) $150 million in supplemental highway funding for paving projects throughout the Mountain State.  Gov. Justice asked the Legislature to approve the extra funding during the first special legislative session in May. The money is in addition to $190 million received by the WVDOH in federal highway funds. “Signing this bill is a huge win for our roads, our people, and West Virginia,” Gov. Justice said. “With federal funds only stretching so far, this additional $150 million means our hardworking Division of Highways crew can roll up their sleeves and tackle even more roads. I am beyond proud we got this across the finish, and I thank the West Virginia Legislature for prioritizing our roads. Now, we can keep the momentum going and continue to improve every corner of our state.”  The $150 million supplemental budget appropriation will be used exclusively for paving projects in every district in West Virginia, and will greatly increase the ability of the WVDOH to pave the roads West Virginians drive every day. Click here for video of travel plaza progress Gov. Justice also provided an update on renovations to the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike, which are expected to open in time for Thanksgiving. In February 2023, Paramount Builders LLC, of St. Albans, was awarded a contract for $122.8 million to demolish the travel plazas at Beckley and Bluestone and replace them with new, state-of-the-art facilities offering more amenities and conveniences for Turnpike travelers. Read More X Gov. Justice signs Senate Bill 1004 providing an additional $10 million to the Posey Perry Emergency Food Bank Fund X Gov. Justice announces popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpasses 75,000 check-ins Three new waterfalls added to the trail as summer travel begins Gov. Justice announced over the Memorial Day weekend, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpassed 75,000 participant check-ins. The popularity of the nation’s first statewide waterfall trail continues to grow, with data showing that visitors from all 50 U.S. states and 41 countries are now joining the fun. As the summer season kicks off, the Department of Tourism is adding three more falls, bringing the total number of stellar stops along the trail to 43. Click here to view the three new falls "It is absolutely beyond belief that our West Virginia Waterfall Trail has reached over 75,000 check-ins. We're talking about West Virginians and visitors from all 50 states and 41 countries who have explored these trails," said Gov. Justice. "I couldn't be more excited that we're adding three more incredible waterfalls to this trail. It opens up even more opportunities for folks to get out there and experience the breathtaking beauty right here in Almost Heaven." Read More X Also this week: Gov. Justice appoints Ryan Flanigan as Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Gov. Justice appoints Sarah Dixon as Family Court Judge of the Sixth Family Court Circuit Governor’s Schools Program Returns to Provide Students with New Opportunities DEP names Environmental Teachers of the Year ### CONTACT THE COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE C.J. Harvey Director of Communications CJ.Harvey@wv.gov Rachael Harper Communications Specialist Rachael.A.Harper@wv.gov FOLLOW GOVERNOR JUSTICE You are receiving this email from Governor Jim Justice's Communications Office. Any reference to the word "campaign" in any link associated with this email has been generated by Mailchimp, an online web-based marketing program, and not by the Office of the Governor. Any document linked in this email is a document of the Governor's Communications Office and not of any campaign.  We routinely add email addresses from people we meet who contact Governor Justice's office. If you do not wish to receive messages from our office, please click the Unsubscribe link below for instant removal. You are receiving this email because you asked to receive updates from the Governor's Office. Our mailing address is: Governor's Communications Office 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East State Capitol Charleston, WV 25305 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.