West Virginia Week in Review - July 20, 2024

West Virginia Week in Review

​ Share Tweet Forward Gov. Jim Justice delivers address to people of West Virginia following attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump Gov. Justice delivered an address to the people of West Virginia following the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Click here to watch Read More Gov. Justice appoints Carl “Bill” Roop to the 44th District in House of Delegates Gov. Justice has appointed Carl “Bill” Roop to the West Virginia House of Delegates for the 44th District representing Raleigh County. Roop fills the vacancy left by Todd Kirby, who was appointed as a circuit judge earlier this month.  Read More Gov. Justice announces over $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia Gov. Justice announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. Click here to view recommended projects The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure projects. The Governor’s recommendations will now be sent to ARC for final approval. Read More Also this week: DoHS Reduces Number of Children in State Custody, Continues CPS Workforce Vacancy Improvements West Virginia Department of Health Celebrates 50th Anniversary of West Virginia WIC The West Virginia Department of Education Announces 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Awards ###