2022 Press Releases

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Gov. Justice announces Form Energy will site first American battery manufacturing plant in Weirton
12/22/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties ahead of winter storm; declares Friday a full-day holiday
12/22/2022
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West Virginia National Guard partners with Communities In Schools to distribute 8,000 Christmas gifts to students
12/21/2022
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Gov. Justice announces $6,000 raise for WVDNR Police Officers
12/20/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit serving Monongalia County
12/20/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of storm
12/20/2022
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Gov. Justice issues proclamations declaring extended half-day holidays for Christmas and New Year’s for public employees
12/16/2022
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Gov. Justice annouces West Virginia seat belt usage rate hits all-time high
12/15/2022
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Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to become first state in the country to digitize vehicle titles
12/14/2022
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Gov. Justice announces more than $548 million in bridge funding under federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
12/14/2022
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Gov. Justice partners with PRODIGI to extend service to 1,455 homes in Preston County; connections underway
12/13/2022
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Application for Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court vacancy
12/12/2022
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Application for Second Judicial Circuit Court vacancy
12/12/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Dr. Jeff Coben to become Interim Secretary of DHHR; Dr. Marsh and Ret. Maj. Gen. Jim Hoyer to become advisors to DHHR
12/12/2022
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First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Wayne Elementary School
12/09/2022
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Gov. Justice announces contract award for Hal Greer Boulevard renovations in Huntington
12/09/2022
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Gov. Justice and Commercial Metals Company (CMC) announce new Micro Mill in Berkeley County
12/08/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints James Bailey as Secretary of Commerce
12/07/2022
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Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12/06/2022
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Gov. Justice partners with Comcast to connect 2,100+ unserved West Virginia homes and businesses
12/06/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of the 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition, Best Bow Christmas Contest
12/05/2022
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Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce 4th annual lifetime license giveaway
12/02/2022
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Gov. Justice says revenue collections continue to exceed expectations in an incredible way
12/01/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Frank Foster as Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training
11/29/2022
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Annual Joyful Night celebration scheduled for Saturday evening – Dec. 3, 2022 – at the State Capitol Complex
11/29/2022
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Gov. Justice awards $1 million to West Virginia food banks for third year in a row
11/22/2022
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Gov. Justice announces plans to renovate WV Turnpike travel plazas, construction to begin in February 2023
11/18/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies to invest $60m in Wyoming County to extract rare earth metals from coal impoundments
11/17/2022
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First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Lenore PK-8 School
11/16/2022
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Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest
11/16/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice unveils official 2022 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament
11/16/2022
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Morgantown Christmas Tree Farmer donates Canaan Firs to Capitol Complex
11/14/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2022 Military and First Responder recognition trees
11/14/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award
11/10/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Capitol dome will 'Light to Unite' in honor of Purple Heart Award anniversary
11/10/2022
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Gov. Justice receives top-to-bottom report on DHHR
11/10/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia really cooking after another month of huge surplus
11/02/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Capitol dome to ‘go teal’ on Nov. 3rd for Alzheimer’s Awareness
11/02/2022
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Gov. Justice, WVDOT hold groundbreaking ceremony for Culloden Interchange Roads to Prosperity project
11/02/2022
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Students invited to participate in annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition
11/02/2022
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Gov. Justice, WVDOH celebrate opening of westbound lanes on new Nitro WWI Memorial Bridge
10/28/2022
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Gov. Justice announces expanded West Virginia State Parks discounts available to veterans and active military personnel
10/26/2022
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Gov. Justice announces over $1.2 million in Justice Assistance Grant awards
10/24/2022
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Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Grant County seniors through Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition
10/21/2022
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West Virginia State Capitol joins in National Lights On Afterschool campaign, set to turn blue on Oct. 20
10/19/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Lyndsey Matschat as judge for Twenty-Fourth Family Court Circuit serving Berkeley and Jefferson count
10/19/2022
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Gov. Justice announces completion of major Bowden Hatchery upgrades
10/18/2022
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Gov. Justice kicks off 2022 Fall Trout Stocking and Monster Trout Stocking Program and Contest at Cacapon Resort State Park
10/17/2022
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Gov. Justice visits GameChanger Prevention Education Program pilot school to check-in on progress
10/17/2022
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Gov. Justice announces New Fall Monster Trout Stocking Program
10/14/2022
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Gov. Justice requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Summer 2022 flooding
10/14/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice invites West Virginians to create bows for the 2022 Best Bow Christmas Contest
10/13/2022
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Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Monongalia County seniors
10/12/2022
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Gov. Justice announces legislation to eliminate car tax immediately without Amendment 2
10/11/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice Invites Students To Create Ornaments For The 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition
10/10/2022
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Gov. Justice, all West Virginians celebrate fifth anniversary of Roads to Prosperity program
10/07/2022
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Gov. Justice and Hatfield-McCoy Trails announce Fall Giveaway for two brand-new UTV’s
10/06/2022
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First Lady Justice hosts informative luncheon for counties not yet involved in Communities In Schools
10/04/2022
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Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses prove West Virginia ready for personal income tax cut
10/03/2022
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Gov. Justice joins City of Lewisburg to break ground on $63 million water project
10/03/2022
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Gov. Justice, WVDEP announce 21 communities to receive over $9.2 million to remove abandoned and dilapidated structures
09/30/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness ahead of Hurricane Ian
09/30/2022
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Gov. Justice announces $13.8 million to complete new Marshall baseball stadium
09/29/2022
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Gov. Justice Debuts Cranberry Corridor As Newest Route Of West Virginia’s Mountain Rides Program
09/28/2022
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Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for Wheeling Streetscape project
09/23/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia Bids to Host 2024 Olympic Diving Trials
09/22/2022
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Gov. Justice announces start of West Virginia’s deer archery, crossbow seasons
09/22/2022
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First Lady Justice Introduces Two New Friends With Paws Therapy Dogs In Pup Rallies
09/21/2022
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Gov. Justice announces statewide Quail Stocking Initiative restoring Bobwhite Quail across West Virginia
09/21/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice announce launch of Communities In Schools West Virginia website
09/19/2022
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Gov. Justice announces $55.3 million in grant funding for major broadband projects across West Virginia
09/16/2022
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First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Pineville Elementary School
09/14/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia tourism spending exceeding pre-pandemic levels
09/14/2022
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Gov. Justice: BHE Renewables and WV announce $500m investment to build global aerospace manufacturing hub powered by renewable energy microgrid
09/13/2022
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Gov. Justice awards over $16.8 million in VOCA grants; funding replenished after federal cuts last year
09/12/2022
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Gov. Justice unveils mobile ambulance simulators that will provide EMS training opportunities across West Virginia
09/12/2022
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Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Monday, Sept. 12
09/10/2022
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Application for Twenty-Fourth Family Court Circuit vacancy
09/09/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Sunday, September 11 for Heroes Day
09/09/2022
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Gov. Justice declares Saturday as Bob Huggins Day in West Virginia
09/09/2022
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Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Queen Elizabeth II
09/19/2022
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Gov. Justice Announces National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration to be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve Sept. 10-11
09/06/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Kanawha County
09/02/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Gabriel and Stansbury to State Board of Education
09/02/2022
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Gov. Justice pleads with Senate to give our hard working West Virginians a tax break
09/01/2022
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Gov. Justice presents $5m check to Monroe County for courthouse renovations
09/01/2022
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Gov. Justice: Countdown to Gauley Season begins
09/01/2022
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Gov. Justice: Pure Watercraft Reveals Plan to Assemble Zero-Emission, All-Electric Watercraft in West Virginia
08/31/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Andrew Anderson to 35th District seat in House of Delegates
08/19/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice announce next seven schools to receive Friends With Paws therapy dogs for Fall 2022
08/18/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha and Fayette counties due to flooding
08/15/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates grand opening of new West Virginia Taxpayer Engagement Center
08/11/2022
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Following legislative inaction on locality pay for correctional officers, Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency to address jail staffing shortages
08/11/2022
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Gov. Justice, WVDOT transfer Heartland Intermodal Gateway facility to Wayne County Commission
08/11/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: August 11, 2022
08/11/2022
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Gov. Justice announces award of Wheeling Streetscape project
08/09/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: August 9, 2022
08/09/2022
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Gov. Justice announces another $6 million in grant funding for major broadband projects spanning Kanawha, Jackson, and Lincoln counties
08/09/2022
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Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice’s Administration as Senior Advisor
08/08/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: August 4, 2022
08/04/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints David Jackson as judge for Second Family Court Circuit serving Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties
08/03/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Robert Ilderton as judge for Ninth Family Court Circuit serving Logan County
08/03/2022
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Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday to take place Friday, August 5 – Monday, August 8
08/03/2022
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Gov. Justice announces over $3.3 million in Weatherization Assistance Program grants to improve energy efficiency of homes across West Virginia
08/02/2022
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Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses continue into new Fiscal Year
08/02/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: August 2, 2022
08/02/2022
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Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for new section of Coalfields Expressway
08/01/2022
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Gov. Justice issues statement
07/29/2022
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Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 10% permanent personal income tax cut
07/28/2022
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FLOOD RESPONSE: Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for six counties; WV National Guard deployed to respond to major flooding in Kentucky
07/28/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 28, 2022
07/28/2022
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West Virginia State Resiliency Office (WVSRO) Job Posting
07/28/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potential flooding
07/26/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 26, 2022
07/26/2022
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Gov. Justice amends Special Session Call; asks Legislature to clarify and modernize abortion-related laws in West Virginia
07/25/2022
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Statement from the Office of Governor Jim Justice on meeting with Senate today
07/24/2022
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Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses
07/22/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 22, 2022
07/22/2022
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Gov. Justice, First Lady announce five new counties added to Communities In Schools program
07/21/2022
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Gov. Justice calls Special Session on Monday, July 25, for Legislature to consider his personal income tax cut proposal
07/20/2022
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Gov. Justice #5 highest approval rating in nation
07/20/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 19, 2022
07/19/2022
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Gov. Justice announces over $18.1 million in ARC grant awards for projects across West Virginia
07/18/2022
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Gov. Justice announces another $20.8 million in grant funding for major broadband projects across West Virginia
07/18/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 14, 2022
07/14/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for McDowell County due to flooding
07/14/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 12, 2022
07/12/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 8, 2022
07/08/2022
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Gov. Justice awards over $871,000 in grants to improve response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
07/07/2022
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Gov. Justice awards over $1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act grants
07/07/2022
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Gov. Justice proposes 10% personal income tax cut
07/06/2022
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Gov. Justice, Babydog honor retiring Forestry bloodhound after 10 years of decorated service
07/05/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: July 5, 2022
07/05/2022
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WEST VIRGINIA MEMORIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS, AMERICA’S LAST WWII MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT
07/01/2022
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Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff immediately and through July 4 in honor of Woody Williams
06/30/2022
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Gov. Justice debuts Capitol Circle as newest route of West Virginia’s Mountain Rides program
06/30/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Woody Williams as first inductee into the new West Virginia Military Hall of Fame
06/30/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: June 30, 2022
06/30/2022
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Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling in major climate case
06/30/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: June 28, 2022
06/28/2022
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Gov. Justice issues statement on death of American Hero and West Virginia native Woody Williams
06/29/2022
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Gov. Justice congratulates and thanks Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch for his service
06/24/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia pediatrician discusses importance of vaccinating eligible children
06/24/2022
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Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling returning abortion law to the states
06/24/2022
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Gov. Justice attends ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bluefield Area Transit Regional Transfer Station
06/23/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Pandemic Response Leadership Team discusses vaccinations becoming available for children ages 6 months and older
06/22/2022
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Application for Ninth Family Court Circuit vacancy
06/22/2022
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Application for Second Family Court Circuit vacancy
06/22/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Lorrie Smith as new State Workforce Resiliency Officer
06/22/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Melissa Decker to lead West Virginia’s new D.C. Office
06/22/2022
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First Lady Justice announces grand prize winning recipe in West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest
06/20/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Mingo County due to severe storm damage
06/20/2022
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Gov. Justice, Department of Tourism announce nine larger-than-life Almost Heaven swings at scenic locations across West Virginia
06/20/2022
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WEST VIRGINIA DAY: State’s 159th birthday celebration scheduled for noon on Monday, June 20, at Culture Center
06/16/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Ohio County due to severe storm damage
06/15/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia “ready to go” if and when federal government approves vaccine for children under 5
06/15/2022
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8 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia YET AGAIN breaks state record for lowest unemployment rate ever
06/15/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Jarred Cannon to 22nd District seat in House of Delegates
06/14/2022
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Gov. Justice announces initiative to recruit, train, and strengthen West Virginia’s EMS workforce
06/14/2022
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Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2022 as State holiday in West Virginia
06/13/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia surpasses 7,000 COVID deaths, but case numbers improve slightly
06/13/2022
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Gov. Justice announces WVDEP’s Brownfield Revolving Fund program provides first low-interest loan to City of Wheeling
06/13/2022
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Gov. Justice announces first three Economic Enhancement Grant recipients awarded over $12.8 million for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
06/13/2022
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Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend to take place this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12
06/10/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Victories in court prove “we made the right decisions” in initial pandemic response
06/08/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Nicholas County to half-staff on Wednesday, June 8, in honor of Deputy Tom Baker
06/07/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates opening of WVDNR’s Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center
06/06/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We don’t want this thing to keep sliding and getting worse”
06/06/2022
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Gov. Justice awards over $2.1 million in Child Advocacy Center Grant awards
06/06/2022
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Gov. Justice awards over $5.4 million in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant awards
06/06/2022
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First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Lewis County High School
06/02/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: With increased access to at-home testing kits, West Virginia to scale back free community testing events
06/02/2022
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Gov. Justice: Doctors confirm Lyme disease diagnosis
06/01/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia BREAKS ALL-TIME STATE RECORD for revenue collections through May
06/01/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Kelly Gilmore Codispoti as judge for Seventh Judicial Circuit serving Logan County
06/01/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports national COVID-19 cases six times higher than one year ago
05/31/2022
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Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on the morning of Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day
05/27/2022
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Gov. Justice issues statement, postpones COVID-19 briefing until next week
05/25/2022
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Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Saturday, May 28
05/24/2022
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Gov. Justice announces two new WV GameChanger schools
05/23/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia receives over $72.1 million to expand WV Capital Access Program
05/20/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: FDA authorizes booster dose for children ages 5-11 who are five months removed from primary vaccine series
05/19/2022
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7 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia AGAIN breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
05/18/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice announces West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest
05/18/2022
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Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Monroe County seniors through Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition
05/17/2022
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Gov. Justice debuts Seneca Skyway as first route of new West Virginia Mountain Rides program
05/17/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of Golden Horseshoe Sword Smithing Contest
05/16/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice presents Rhododendron Award to volunteer and Logan community leader Amber Miller-Belcher
05/16/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: New features on Vaccine Due Date Calculator demonstrated
05/16/2022
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Gov. Justice announces massive road project to connect Welch with Coalfields Expressway
05/13/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: More than 20,000 West Virginians used the Vaccine Calculator this week
05/13/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice inducted into June Harless Hall of Fame
05/12/2022
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Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Lincoln County seniors through Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition
05/12/2022
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Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19
05/12/2022
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Application for Seventh Judicial Circuit vacancy
05/11/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, Coronavirus Czar urge West Virginians to use Vaccine Calculator to check if they’re up-to-date on their shots
05/09/2022
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Gov. Justice surveys flood damaged areas in Huntington
05/09/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Braxton County to half-staff on Tuesday, May 10, in honor of Volunteer Firefighter John Forbush
05/09/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Over 6,400 West Virginians have received their first vaccine dose within the past month
05/06/2022
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West Virginia small business owner wins 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year Award for the first time in state history
05/06/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for three counties affected by flooding; State of Preparedness remains in effect
05/07/2022
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Gov. Justice pledges State of West Virginia’s full support for proposed Harmony Grove I-79 Interchange project near Morgantown
05/06/2022
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Gov. Justice, Congressman McKinley announce nanocrystalline metals company Veloxint moving to Ohio County, WV; expected to create 200-300 new jobs
05/05/2022
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Gov. Justice: WorkForce West Virginia and WV Community and Technical College System partnering with Chemours to help workers earn degree
05/05/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates completion of over $8 million in upgrades at Pipestem Resort State Park
05/04/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports map still nearly all-green despite small uptick in case numbers, hospitalizations
05/03/2022
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Gov. Justice signs Special Session bills
05/03/2022
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Gov. Justice announces BIGGEST SINGLE-MONTH REVENUE SURPLUS OF ALL-TIME
05/03/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates Military Signing Day at James Monroe High School
04/29/2022
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Gov. Justice releases results of DHS investigation into conditions at Southern Regional Jail
04/28/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports that Moderna is seeking FDA approval of its vaccine for use in children under 6 years old
04/28/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates grand opening of $16.5 million PepsiCo Beverages distribution center in Ona
04/26/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Charles Lorensen to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals
04/26/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We need to keep pulling the rope together, because there’s no way this thing is just flat gone.”
04/25/2022
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Gov. Justice calls Special Session of Legislature on Monday, April 25, 2022
04/22/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues to urge boosters; celebrates extension of federal support for National Guard pandemic response
04/22/2022
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Gov. Justice announces West Virginia National Guard to provide Ukraine military with armored vehicles
04/22/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates completion of $5.7 million in upgrades at North Bend State Park
04/22/2022
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Gov. Justice announces over $5.7 million in CDBG-CV grant awards for projects to combat COVID-19 across West Virginia
04/21/2022
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First Lady Justice: Buckhannon Academy Elementary School welcomes new therapy dog through Friends With Paws program
04/20/2022
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JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals
04/19/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues to urge 2nd booster shot for eligible West Virginians, especially those 50 and older
04/19/2022
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Gov. Justice: “These variants are going to keep coming. You don’t need to be another one of these people who we lose.”
04/13/2022
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6 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia yet again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
04/12/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “It is so, so important for you to get your booster shots”
04/11/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice introduce first Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Welch Elementary School
04/08/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice encourages 2nd booster shot for those who are eligible
04/07/2022
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Gov. Justice announces 2022 Statewide Paving Program; unveils online project map
04/06/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals
04/06/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Despite case count dipping below 300, Gov. Justice warns, “Whatever we do, we can’t drop our guard”
04/05/2022
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First Lady Cathy Justice announces plans for 2022 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration
04/05/2022
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Gov. Justice signs BUILD WV Act into law
04/01/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: CDC recommends 2nd booster dose for those ages 50+ who are four months removed from 1st booster
04/01/2022
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Gov. Justice: Record-breaking year of revenue collections continues in March
04/01/2022
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Gov. Justice congratulates Klöckner Pentaplast on multimillion-dollar expansion of West Virginia facility
04/01/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates WVU’s purchase of former Mylan plant in Morgantown
03/31/2022
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Gov. Justice vetoes bill splitting DHHR, additional bills
03/30/2022
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Gov. Justice requests new list of names from JVAC for Intermediate Court of Appeals appointment
03/30/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program now accepting applications, Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program still open
03/29/2022
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Gov. Justice vetoes SB 729; will call special session in April
03/29/2022
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Gov. Justice announces historic redevelopment projects in Fayetteville
03/28/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice celebrates ALL-GREEN map
03/25/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice announce Friends With Paws: West Virginia’s first statewide school therapy dog program
03/25/2022
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Gov. Justice calls on West Virginians to cheer on Glenville State women’s basketball team in National Championship game TONIGHT
03/25/2022
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Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
03/23/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates newest Jobs & Hope graduates: “Hire these people!”
03/23/2022
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Gov. Justice hosts ceremonial Gold Rush stocking, unveils commemorative coin celebrating event’s 5th anniversary
03/22/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program; unveils new online Vaccination Due Date Calculator
03/21/2022
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Gov. Justice signs Budget Bill
03/18/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports active cases reach lowest point in more than 620 days
03/18/2022
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Gov. Justice announces over $3.9 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia
03/18/2022
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Gov. Justice issues statement on calls to suspend gas tax
03/17/2022
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Gov. Justice announces nearly $23 million to support up to 600 new nursing students at education programs across the state
03/17/2022
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5 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history again
03/16/2022
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West Virginia continues to lead the tourism industry: Gov. Justice unveils the nation’s first multi-part vacation guide collection
03/16/2022
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Gov. Justice celebrates groundbreaking of Omnis Building Technologies’ $40 million manufacturing facility in Bluefield
03/15/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia reaches #2 highest export growth rate in nation in 2021
03/15/2022
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Gov. Justice announces return of West Virginia Gold Rush trout stockings
03/14/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia National Guard completes mission providing staffing support to hospitals across the state
03/14/2022
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Gov. Justice requests $5 million in aid for Ukraine children’s hospital bombed by Russia
03/12/2022
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Gov. Justice: President Biden must tap into West Virginia’s rich natural resources to make America energy independent again
03/11/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia will send surplus body armor to Ukraine
03/11/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports active cases down 93% from peak in less than two months
03/11/2022
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Gov. Justice announces PepsiCo businesses to build two new facilities in West Virginia; total investment $32.5 million
03/10/2022
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Gov. Justice, WV VOAD host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Big Blue Bridge near Clendenin
03/08/2022
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Gov. Justice calls emergency meeting of Investment Management Board to discuss Russian investments
03/07/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Although numbers “look significantly better,” Gov. Justice again urges West Virginians to get vaccinated and boosted
03/07/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice observes two-year anniversary of first COVID briefing, State of Preparedness declaration
03/04/2022
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Gov. Justice appoints Brett McMillion as Director of the WVDNR
03/04/2022
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Gov. Justice, WVDEP Sec. Ward announce over $24.7 million in AML Economic Revitalization Program grants
03/02/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “It’s starting to feel like we are really, really getting out of this”
03/02/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia AGAIN breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
03/01/2022
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Gov. Justice: February brings more record revenue surpluses
03/01/2022
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Gov. Justice announces winners of 2022 Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License Giveaway
03/01/2022
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Governor, First Lady Justice release book-reading for Read Across America Day
03/01/2022
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Gov. Justice signs Executive Order banning sale of Russian produced liquor in West Virginia
02/28/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in McDowell County
02/28/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces third round of P-EBT benefits to be allocated to eligible West Virginia students
02/25/2022
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Gov. Justice announces WV Big Buck Photo Contest winners
02/25/2022
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Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy – February 2022
02/23/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces cases down more than 80% in one month: “We’re really making improvement”
02/23/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for 41 counties ahead of potential flooding
02/23/2022
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Gov. Justice approves award of Cheat River Bridge project on Corridor H
02/22/2022
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Gov. Justice announces completion of $9.5 million in upgrades at Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley Resort state parks
02/22/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Hancock County to half-staff tomorrow in honor of former WV Supreme Court Justice Edwin Flowers
02/21/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, COVID Czar say West Virginia could transition out of pandemic and into endemic “very soon”
02/21/2022
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Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefitting dozens of communities across state
02/21/2022
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Gov. Justice’s investments in Tourism paying off: Hatfield-McCoy Trails set historic growth record in 2021
02/18/2022
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Gov. Justice denounces misleading report on Ethylene Oxide emissions
02/18/2022
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Gov. Justice’s Blue Ribbon Task Force makes final recommendations for creating a clearer path to jobs for West Virginians
02/18/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: While ICU and ventilator numbers hold steady, overall case count continues to drop rapidly
02/17/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia surpasses 6,000 COVID-related deaths, but case numbers continue sharp decline
02/14/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice again urges West Virginia renters to take advantage of tax-free financial support
02/11/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Omnis Building Technologies to build $40 million facility, create 150-300 jobs in Bluefield
02/11/2022
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Gov. Justice announces State of West Virginia named to Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022
02/10/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Kanawha County to half-staff tomorrow in honor of former West Virginia Delegate Hoppy Shores
02/09/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice optimistic about improving numbers but continues to urge West Virginians to get boosted
02/09/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice holds 300th briefing, discusses waning Omicron surge
02/07/2022
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Gov. Justice receives letter of resignation from Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins
02/04/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces first cases of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant identified in West Virginia
02/04/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Preston County to half-staff on Sunday, Feb. 6, in honor of PFC Zach Riffle
02/03/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “Without that booster shot, you are becoming very exposed again.”
02/02/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia surpluses keeps breaking record after record
02/02/2022
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Gov. Justice announces addition of Greenbrier East & Greenbrier West high schools to WV GameChanger Opioid and Substance Misuse Prevention Program
02/02/2022
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Gov. Justice announces winners of 2022 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition
02/01/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia requests waiver from federal vaccine mandate for rural healthcare workers
01/31/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We are flooding our hospitals.”
01/28/2022
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Gov. Justice announces elimination of Workers’ Compensation Old Fund deficit
01/28/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Job Jumpstart Program; will provide one-time $1,500 payments to West Virginians going back to work
01/28/2022
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2022 West Virginia State of the State address
01/27/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports most monoclonal antibody treatments discontinued by FDA
01/26/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: With hospitalizations nearing 1,000, Gov. Justice says the way to ensure the “best possible outcome” is getting vaccinated, boosted
01/24/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Harrison County to half-staff on Monday, Jan. 24, in honor of former West Virginia Senator Joe Minard
01/23/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Getting vaccinated and boosted “stacks the deck to keep you out of the hospital – I’m living proof.”
01/21/2022
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Gov. Justice to deliver State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.
01/20/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
01/20/2022
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Gov. Justice announces over $17.4 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia
01/19/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, WV National Guard report hundreds of Soldiers being trained to support hospital staff across state
01/19/2022
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Gov. Justice congratulates and thanks WVDNR Director Steve McDaniel for his service
01/19/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice holds first briefing since contracting COVID-19; discusses his battle with the disease
01/17/2022
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Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Marshall County
01/14/2022
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Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of winter storm
01/14/2022
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Gov. Justice delivers 2022 State of the State message to Legislature
01/12/2022
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Gov. Justice announces expanded West Virginia University Health System and Owens & Minor strategic partnership
01/12/2022
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Gov. Justice directs immediate assistance by West Virginia National Guard to relieve stressed hospital system
01/12/2022
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Gov. Justice announces Nucor to make largest investment in West Virginia history
01/12/2022
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Gov. Justice announces GreenPower Motor Company to manufacture zero-emission, all-electric school buses in West Virginia
01/12/2022
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Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19 - January 2022
01/11/2022
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UPDATE: State of the State to be delivered by written message, address to take place at later date following Gov. Justice testing positive for COVID-19
01/11/2022
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Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022
01/08/2022
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Gov. Justice: West Virginia once again named top ten travel destination for 2022
01/06/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia seeking federal permission to offer 4th dose of COVID vaccine to state’s at-risk population
01/06/2022
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Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Wyoming County to half-staff on Thursday in honor of former West Virginia Senator Sue Cline
01/04/2022
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COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We cannot afford to become numb”
01/04/2022
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Gov. Justice: Revenue growth in West Virginia continues to set records
01/03/2022
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