<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Office of the Governor News Feed</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/_layouts/15/feed.aspx?xsl=1&amp;web=/News&amp;page=c523c461-c671-42a0-8f03-1f3de1bab595&amp;wp=b9690675-f26b-470a-b54c-020930cda60e</link><description>Office of the Governor News Feed</description><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Governor Jim Justice shares final message on his time in office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-shares-final-message-on-his-time-in-office.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:31:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, January 18, in honor of former Delegate Frank "Bucky" Blackwell</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-January-18,-in-honor-of-former-Delegate-Frank-Blackwell.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:31:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MLK Commission, HHOMA to honor student winners of Project on Racism Contest and 41st Annual Poster Competition on January 18, 2025</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/MLK-Commission,-HHOMA-to-honor-student-winners-of-Project-on-Racism-Contest-and-41st-Annual-Poster-Competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:32:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Novak’s Inc. expansion to West Virginia with new firearm manufacturing facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Novak’s-Inc.-expansion-to-West-Virginia-with-new-firearm-manufacturing-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 15:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers final administration update briefing to the people of West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-final-administration-update-briefing-to-the-people-of-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 15:05:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice delivers final remarks, recognizes United Way of Central West Virginia President Margaret O’Neal with Rhododendron Award</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-delivers-final-remarks,-presents-United-Way-of-Central-WV-President-Margaret-O’Neal-Rhododendron-Award.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:34:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers $1.8 million to the City of Bridgeport to support The Bridge Sports Complex expansion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-$1.8-million-to-the-City-of-Bridgeport-to-support-The-Bridge-Sports-Complex-expansion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:32:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves $25.9 million in economic enhancement projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Water-Development-Authority-approves-$25.9-million-in-economic-enhancement-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:04:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $5 million support for Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$5-million-support-for-Vandalia-Health-Neuroscience-Institute.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:11:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties ahead of winter storm</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-winter-storm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 18:19:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers $750,000 investment to Union Mission to support community projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-$750,000-investment-to-Union-Mission-to-support-community-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:42:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers oath of office for Larry Pack as West Virginia’s next State Treasurer</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-oath-of-office-for-Larry-Pack-as-West-Virginia’s-next-State-Treasurer.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 21:44:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Rodney Holbert to the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Rodney-Holbert-to-the-Board-of-Registration-for-Professional-Engineers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:23:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints John Myers as Acting Secretary of the Department of Revenue</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-John-Myers-as-Acting-Secretary-of-the-Department-of-Revenue.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:33:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers $2 million investment to propel Fairmont State University’s aviation program, expanding training, fleet, and student enrollment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-$2-million-investment-to-propel-Fairmont-State-University’s-aviation-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:53:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nearly $37 million surplus after December revenue collections</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-nearly-$37-million-surplus-after-December-revenue-collections.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of winter storm</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2025/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-winter-storm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:05:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and commemoration of President Jimmy Carter Jr. </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-and-commemoration-of-President-Jimmy-Carter.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:34:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces plan to serve as Chief Executive until Governor-elect Morrisey assumes office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-plan-to-serve-as-Chief-Executive-until-Governor-elect-Morrisey-assumes-office.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:29:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Darren Thorne to the Fifteenth Senatorial District</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Darren-Thorne-to-the-Fifteenth-Senatorial-District.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:56:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $75M investment to support Nucor Corporation’s investing an additional $800M for its Mason County steelmaking facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$75M-to-support-Nucor-Corporation’s-investing-additional-$800M-for-Mason-County-steelmaking-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:52:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamations declaring full-day holidays for Christmas Eve and New Year’s eve for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamations-declaring-full-day-holidays-for-Christmas-Eve-and-New-Year’s-eve-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:43:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice celebrate final Friends With Paws therapy dog placement during historic ceremony at Huntington East Middle School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-First-Lady-Justice-celebrate-final-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-placement-during-historic-ceremony-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:29:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves over $67 million in economic enhancement projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Water-Development-Authority-approves-over-$67-million-in-economic-enhancement-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces School Building Authority approves $65 million for statewide projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-School-Building-Authority-approves-$65-million-for-statewide-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:06:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Tuesday, December 17, in honor of former WV Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw, Jr. </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-on-Tuesday,-December-17,-in-honor-of-former-WV-Supreme-Court-Justice-Darrell-McGraw.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:27:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $40 million in Rural Hospital Grant funding, celebrates at Boone Memorial Hospital</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$40-million-in-Rural-Hospital-Grant-funding,-celebrates-at-Boone-Memorial-Hospital.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:58:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice welcomes Bo to Buffalo Elementary School, state’s 44th therapy dog through Friends With Paws program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-welcomes-Bo-to-Buffalo-Elementary-School,-state’s-44th-therapy-dog-through-Friends-With-Paws-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:11:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice attends annual West Virginia Leaders of Education Conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-attends-annual-West-Virginia-Leaders-of-Education-Conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers over $1 million to Appalachian Bible College for major infrastructure projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-over-$1-million-to-Appalachian-Bible-College-for-major-infrastructure-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:51:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, December 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-half-staff-on-Dec.-7-in-honor-of-National-Pearl-Harbor-Remembrance-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:26:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A message from Governor Justice's Chief of Staff Brian Abraham</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/A-message-from-Governor-Justice's-Chief-of-Staff-Brian-Abraham.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:30:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of the 2024 Student Ornament Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-winners-of-the-2024-Student-Ornament-Competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:22:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, First Lady Cathy Justice host Joyful Night Celebration at Capitol Complex</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-host-Joyful-Night-Celebration-at-Capitol-Complex.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia's annual Joyful Night celebration returns with State Christmas Tree from Watoga State Park - December 4, 2024</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/West-Virginia's-annual-Joyful-Night-celebration-returns-with-State-Christmas-Tree-from-Watoga-State-Park---December-4,-2024.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers over $1 million to Greenbrier East and Greenbrier West High Schools for athletic facility upgrades</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-over-$1-million-to-Greenbrier-East-and-Greenbrier-West-High-Schools-for-athletic-facility-upgrades.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:21:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nearly $20 million surplus after November revenue collections</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-nearly-$20-million-surplus-after-November-revenue-collections.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:46:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces launch of West Virginia State Parks Online Merchandise Store</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-launch-of-West-Virginia-State-Parks-Online-Merchandise-Store.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:34:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring half-day holiday Wednesday for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-half-day-holiday-Wednesday-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:25:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice launches West Virginia Ruffed Grouse and Wildlife Restoration program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-launches-West-Virginia-Ruffed-Grouse-and-Wildlife-Restoration-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:31:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice unveils official 2024 limited edition Christmas Ornament</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-unveils-official-2024-limited-edition-Christmas-Ornament.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:53:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice invites students to participate in annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-invites-students-to-participate-in-annual-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:54:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice concludes final 2024 Communities In Schools Advisory Council meeting</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-concludes-final-2024-Communities-In-Schools-Advisory-Council-meeting.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:09:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Sen. Capito, Kevin O’Leary break ground on $35 million manufacturing facility in Marion County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Sen.-Capito,-Kevin-O’Leary-break-ground-on-$35-million-manufacturing-facility-in-Marion-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces groundbreaking for Prime 6’s manufacturing facility in Fairmont</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-groundbreaking-for-Prime-6’s-manufacturing-facility-in-Fairmont.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:51:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nearly $29 million in AML grant recommendations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-nearly-$29-million-in-AML-grant-recommendations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:19:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Secretary Wriston announce completion of I-64 Nitro bridge and widening project, largest Roads to Prosperity</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Secretary-Wriston-announce-completion-of-I-64-Nitro-bridge-and-widening-project,-largest-Roads-to-Prosperity.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:50:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces statewide burn ban has been lifted</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-statewide-burn-ban-has-been-lifted.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:57:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Friday, November 15, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Howard Godwin, Jr</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-on-Friday,-November-15,-in-honor-of-U.S.-Army-Corporal-Howard-Godwin,-Jr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:55:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice celebrates National Young Readers Week with Lewisburg Elementary students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-celebrates-National-Young-Readers-Week-with-Lewisburg-Elementary-students.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:30:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints First Lady Cathy Justice to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:16:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs HB 203 providing $1.2 million to West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-HB-203-providing-$1.2-million-to-West-Virginia-Veterans-Home-in-Barboursville.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:18:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation banning outdoor burning statewide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-banning-outdoor-burning-statewide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:11:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $58 million contract, breaks ground on next section of King Coal Highway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$58-million-contract,-breaks-ground-on-next-section-of-King-Coal-Highway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:00:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $77 million contract for major bridge project on Corridor H, will complete Kerens to Parsons section</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$77-million-contract-for-major-bridge-project-on-Corridor-H,-will-complete-Kerens-to-Parsons-section.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:39:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2024 Military and First Responder recognition trees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-and-First-Lady-Justice-invite-West-Virginians-to-submit-photos-for-2024-Military-and-First-Responder-recognition-trees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:35:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces October revenue collections, highlights state’s record of responsible spending and smart tax cuts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-October-revenue-collections,-highlights-state’s-record-of-responsible-spending-and-smart-tax-cuts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $13.9M in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grant awards across WV</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$13.9M-in-Transportation-Alternatives-and-Recreational-Trails-Program-grant-awards-across-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Veterans Salute Savings for veterans and active-duty military personnel</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announce-Veterans-Salute-Savings-for-veterans-and-active-duty-military-personnel.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:10:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice welcomes Chester to Preston High School, state’s 41st therapy dog through Friends With Paws program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-welcomes-Chester-to-Preston-High-School,-state’s-41st-therapy-dog-through-Friends-With-Paws-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:39:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers $1 million Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization grant to Mylan Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-$1-million-Abandoned-Mine-Land-Economic-Revitalization-grant-to-Mylan-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers $4.4 million Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization grant for Wheeling Gateway Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-$4.4-million-Abandoned-Mine-Land-Economic-Revitalization-grant-for-Wheeling-Gateway-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:21:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Tuesday, October 29, in honor of Lieutenant Jay Ross Manown, Jr</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-on-Tuesday,-October-29,-in-honor-of-Lieutenant-Jay-Ross-Manown,-Jr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:50:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs HB 206 allocating $2 million to the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute for expanded research</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-HB-206-allocating-$2-million-to-the-WVU-Rockefeller-Neuroscience-Institute-for-expanded-research.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:12:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates West Virginia’s first youth Master Angler</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-West-Virginia’s-first-youth-Master-Angler.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:09:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice launches Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40M of funding for important healthcare projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-launches-Rural-Hospitals-Grant-Program,-which-will-supply-$40M-of-funding-for-important-healthcare-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:30:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice invites students to create Santa ornaments for the 2024 First Lady Student Ornament Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-invites-students-to-create-Santa-ornaments-for-the-2024-First-Lady-Student-Ornament-Competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:08:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces success of Operation October Sky, seizure of meth, fentanyl, heroin, dangerous weapons</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-success-of-Operation-October-Sky,-seizure-of-meth,-fentanyl,-heroin,-dangerous-weapons.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:25:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates North Central West Virginia Airport for near completion of $54 million terminal expansion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-North-Central-West-Virginia-Airport-for-near-completion-of-$54-million-terminal-expansion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:12:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice places 39th Friends With Paws therapy dog in Barbour County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-places-39th-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-in-Barbour-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:42:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice thanks Mitch Carmichael for service as Economic Development Secretary, announces Mike Graney as replacement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks-Mitch-Carmichael-for-service-as-Economic-Development-Secretary,-announces-Mike-Graney-as-replacement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:47:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice surprises Frankfort Elementary School with $100,000 for new playground</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-surprises-Frankfort-Elementary-School-with-$100,000-for-new-playground.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:24:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice, WV Dept. of Arts, Culture and History invite artists to create wreath-themed ornaments for the 2024 Artistree</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice,-WV-Dept.-of-Arts,-Culture-and-History-invite-artists-to-create-wreath-themed-ornaments-for-the-20.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:36:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Raymond “Joe” Funkhouser to 98th District in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Raymond-“Joe”-Funkhouser-to-98th-District-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:04:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Mark Sorsaia as Circuit Court Judge in Putnam County, names Robert Cunningham acting Secretary of Homeland Security</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Mark-Sorsaia-as-Circuit-Court-Judge-in-Putnam-County,-names-Robert-Cunningham-acting-Secretary-of-Hom.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:10:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HHOMA presents Filipino Heritage Festival at the Capitol Complex Saturday, October 19th, 2024</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/HHOMA-presents-Filipino-Heritage-Festival-at-the-Capitol-Complex-Saturday,-October-19th,-2024.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:46:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice celebrate Babydog's fifth birthday, support GameChanger initiative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-celebrate-Babydog's-fifth-birthday,-support-GameChanger-initiative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:39:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits New River Gorge National Park &amp; Preserve to celebrate continued growth and investment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-New-River-Gorge-National-Park-&amp;-Preserve-to-celebrate-continued-growth-and-investment.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:55:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice debuts Heritage Highway as newest route of West Virginia’s Mountain Rides Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-debuts-Heritage-Highway-as-newest-route-of-West-Virginia’s-Mountain-Rides-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:13:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice name Shawn Ball a Distinguished West Virginian during Communities In Schools celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-name-Shawn-Ball-a-Distinguished-West-Virginian-during-Communities-In-Schools-celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:44:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOT announce weather station improvement contract to replace and upgrade roadside information systems</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDOT-announce-weather-station-improvement-contract-to-replace-and-upgrade-roadside-information-systems.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice celebrate Park Middle School’s 100th anniversary, deliver $234,000 for new upgrades</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-celebrate-Park-Middle-School’s-100th-anniversary,-deliver-$234,000-for-new-upgrades.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:37:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $16 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 82 agencies</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$16-million-in-Victims-of-Crime-Act-grants-to-82-agencies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:55:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-announces-fall-trout-stockings-and-return-of-Monster-Trout-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:04:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia’s Paranormal Trail being met with great interest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-West-Virginia’s-Paranormal-Trail-being-met-with-great-interest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice thanks Commerce Secretary James Bailey for his tenure, announces Nick Preservati as acting replacement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks-Commerce-Secretary-James-Bailey-for-his-tenure,-announces-Nick-Preservati-as-acting-replacement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:17:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs House Bill 201 to provide $10 million for Communities In Schools West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-House-Bill-201-to-provide-$10-million-for-Communities-In-Schools-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:47:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers statewide address providing remarks about the conclusion of Special Session</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-statewide-address-providing-remarks-about-the-conclusion-of-Special-Session.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, National Guard deploy search and recovery team, engineers to Florida for Hurricane Milton response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-National-Guard-deploy-search-and-recovery-team,-engineers-to-Florida-for-Hurricane-Milton-response.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:05:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour in Welch</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Herbert-Henderson-Office-of-Minority-Affairs-To-Host-Listening-Tour-in-Welch.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:10:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Roads to Prosperity anniversary and achievements with 1,320 highways members</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-Roads-to-Prosperity-anniversary-and-achievements-with-1,320-highways-members.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:19:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice amends special session call with several new items for consideration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-amends-special-session-call-with-several-new-items-for-consideration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:51:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice amends special session call; asks Legislature to consider four additional items</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-amends-special-session-call;-asks-Legislature-to-consider-four-additional-items.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Taylor County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Taylor-Count.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:54:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $500,000 check to Bob Burdette Center to expand afterschool tutoring program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$500,000-check-to-Bob-Burdette-Center-to-expand-afterschool-tutoring-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:58:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs National Guard to assist ongoing Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina and South Carolina</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-National-Guard-to-assist-ongoing-Hurricane-Helene-response-in-North-Carolina-and-South-Carolina.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:56:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces launch of West Virginia Paranormal Trail</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-launch-of-West-Virginia-Paranormal-Trail.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:04:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces September revenue collections, continues to push for personal income tax cut during next week’s legislative interims</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-September-revenue-collections,-continues-to-push-for-personal-income-tax-cut-during-next-week’s-legi.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:09:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Debra Steed as judge for the Third Family Court Circuit serving Wood County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Debra-Steed-as-judge-for-the-Third-Family-Court-Circuit-serving-Wood-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 20:13:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares a State of Emergency in Mercer County due to damage from Hurricane Helene</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-a-State-of-Emergency-in-Mercer-County-due-to-damage-from-Hurricane-Helene.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:01:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says West Virginia National Guard mission to North Carolina put on hold</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-West-Virginia-National-Guard-mission-to-North-Carolina-put-on-hold.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:12:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice issues proclamation calling for another Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature starting Monday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-another-Special-Session-of-the-West-Virginia-Legislature-starting-Monday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:34:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nursing expansion initiative results in record number of nursing graduates in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-nursing-expansion-initiative-results-in-record-number-of-nursing-graduates-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:53:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness for 22 counties ahead of Hurricane Helene</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-State-of-Preparedness-for-22-counties-ahead-of-Hurricane-Helene.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:50:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Friends With Paws celebrates therapy dog at Calhoun County Middle High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Friends-With-Paws-celebrates-therapy-dog-at-Calhoun-County-Middle-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces winner of lottery hunt with Whitetail Frenzy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-winner-of-lottery-hunt-with-Whitetail-Frenzy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:16:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates arrival of fall in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-arrival-of-fall-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:58:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces popular elk management tours return to Chief Logan State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-popular-elk-management-tours-return-to-Chief-Logan-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:50:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 28</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia’s-archery-and-crossbow-seasons-open-Sept.-28.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:59:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 29th Judicial Circuit vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Applications-for-29th-Judicial-Circuit-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:10:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Division of Forestry unveil new firefighting equipment ahead of fire season in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Division-of-Forestry-unveil-new-firefighting-equipment-ahead-of-fire-season-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Hampshire High School and Keyser Middle School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-welcomes-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs-at-Hampshire-High-School-and-Keyser-Middle-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:04:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after second assassination attempt of President Donald J. Trump</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-second-assassination-attempt-of-President-Donald-J.-Trump.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:10:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice launches School Safety Task Force to address and mitigate recent threats</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-launches-School-Safety-Task-Force-to-address-and-mitigate-recent-threats.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:46:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice celebrates two Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Petersburg Elementary and Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-celebrates-two-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs-at-Petersburg-Elementary-and-Davis-Thomas-Elementary-Middl.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:08:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Saturday, September 14, in honor of former Delegate Betty Crookshanks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-on-Saturday,-September-14,-in-honor-of-former-Delegate-Betty-Crookshanks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:10:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs West Virginia Fusion Center, Department of Homeland Security, partner agencies to investigate threats of violence to WV schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-West-Virginia-Fusion-Center,-Department-of-Homeland-Security,-partner-agencies-to-investigate-threats-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces launch of “Prepped to Serve Appalachia” through partnership with Chef Paul Smith, WV Health Right, WorkForce West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-launch-of-“Prepped-to-Serve-Appalachia”-through-partnership-with-Chef-Paul-Smith,-WV-Health-Right,-W.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:17:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates another year of record-breaking growth in the tourism industry</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-another-year-of-record-breaking-growth-in-the-tourism-industry.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:18:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice rings West Virginia Liberty Bell in remembrance of 9/11 terrorist attacks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-rings-West-Virginia-Liberty-Bell-in-remembrance-of-terrorist-attacks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:20:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces date for next Special Session of West Virginia Legislature</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-date-for-next-Special-Session-of-West-Virginia-Legislature.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:39:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces start of Gauley Season</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-start-of-Gauley-Season.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:30:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on death of coal miner in Logan County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Logan-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for section of Beckley Z-Way in Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-section-of-Beckley-Z-Way-in-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:44:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces plan to call special session; details to be released Monday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-plan-to-call-special-session;-details-to-be-released-Monday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:08:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice cuts ribbon on Chief Logan State Park Connector Trail, linking lodge to Hatfield-McCoy Trails system</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-cuts-ribbon-on-Chief-Logan-State-Park-Connector-Trail,-linking-lodge-to-Hatfield-McCoy-Trails-system.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:35:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour in Parkersburg</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Herbert-Henderson-Office-of-Minority-Affairs-To-Host-Listening-Tour-in-Parkersburg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:50:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $750,000 in grant awards for juvenile rehabilitation services and corrections research</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$750,000-in-grant-awards-for-juvenile-rehabilitation-services-and-corrections-research.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:55:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces August revenue collections, says West Virginia is on track and people deserve another tax cut</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-August-revenue-collections,-says-West-Virginia-is-on-track-and-people-deserve-another-tax-cut.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:23:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for Third Family Court Circuit vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Applications-for-Third-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:03:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $35 million investment from Prime 6 to establish new manufacturing facility in Upshur County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$35-million-investment-from-Prime-6-to-establish-new-manufacturing-facility-in-Upshur-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:28:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $59 million investment in Berkeley County from HandCraft Services creating 220 new jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$59-million-investment-in-Berkeley-County-from-HandCraft-Services-creating-220-new-jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:40:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $125 million investment from Babcock &amp; Wilcox's in Mason County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$125-million-investment-from-Babcock-&amp;-Wilcox's-in-Mason-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:44:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WV-DCR-celebrate-hiring-milestones-with-52-additional-graduates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:45:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-extends-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties-due-to-drought-conditions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:19:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-DoHS-announce-increase-in-provider-waiver-rates-and-IDD-waiver-expansion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:58:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces major investments in Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-major-investments-in-Cass-Scenic-Railroad-State-Park-and-Lost-River-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:44:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-honored-for-expanding-Communities-In-Schools-program-statewide,-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-CIS.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:08:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Friends With Paws welcomes newest therapy dog to Gilmer County Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Friends-With-Paws-welcomes-newest-therapy-dog-to-Gilmer-County-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:35:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Revenue Secretary and State Auditor certify 4 percent income tax reduction, file with state tax office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Revenue-Secretary-and-State-Auditor-certify-4-percent-income-tax-reduction,-file-with-state-tax-offi.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:13:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as judge for the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Adam-Wolfe-as-as-Circuit-Judge-of-the-12th-Family-Circuit-Court-serving-Mercer-and-McDowell-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:16:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Spencer Middle School and Point Pleasant High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-welcomes-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs-at-Spencer-Middle-School-and-Point-Pleasant-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:57:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces STOP Violence Against Women grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-STOP-Violence-Against-Women-grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-launch-of-the-inaugural-West-Virginia-Healthy-Habits-School-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Wednesday,-August-14,-in-honor-of-former-Delegate-Ron-Fragale.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates state firemen’s association, signs House Bill 5128 allocating $12M to volunteer fire departments and first responders</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-state-firemen’s-association,-signs-House-Bill-5128-allocating-$12-million-to-volunteer-fire-departm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Taylor County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Taylor-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:49:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Workers Compensation insurance rates to drop for 20th straight year, more good news for West Virginia </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Workers-Compensation-insurance-rates-to-drop-for-20th-straight-year,-more-good-news-for-West-Virgini.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:12:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Jim Justice launches Emergency Drought Relief Reimbursement Grant Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-launches-Emergency-Drought-Relief-Reimbursement-Grant-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:45:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Debby</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-Tropical-Storm-Debby.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 17:16:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dog to Doddridge County High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-welcomes-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-to-Doddridge-County-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:37:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates direct Charleston-to-New York flight on Breeze</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-direct-Charleston-to-New-York-flight-on-Breeze.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:41:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $328.2 million collections for first month in new fiscal year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$328.2-million-collections-for-first-month-in-new-fiscal-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:37:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs To Continue Listening Tour in Mount Hope</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Herbert-Henderson-Office-of-Minority-Affairs-To-Launch-Listening-Tour-in-Mount-Hope.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:48:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints new Office of Drug Control Policy Director</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-new-Office-of-Drug-Control-Policy-Director.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:46:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice breaks ground on outdoor exhibit, highlighting how West Virginia’s natural resources have fueled nation and world</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-breaks-ground-on-outdoor-exhibit,-highlighting-how-West-Virginia’s-natural-resources-have-fueled-nation-and-wo.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:29:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice welcome attendees to annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-First-Lady-Justice-welcome-attendees-to-annual-Communities-In-Schools-West-Virginia-conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:25:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday to take place Friday, August 2 through Monday, August 5</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Sales-Tax-Holiday-to-take-place-Friday,-August-2-through-Monday,-August-5.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:43:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to dangerous drought conditions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties-due-to-dangerous-drought-conditions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-John-McHugh-as-acting-Secretary-for-the-Department-of-Administration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:50:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:36:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Cleveland-Cliffs announce $150M investment to reopen Weirton operation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Cleveland-Cliffs-announce-$150M-investment-to-reopen-Weirton-operation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:11:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 12th Family Court Circuit vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Applications-for-12th-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$18.6-million-in-ARC-grant-award-recommendations-for-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:07:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Carl “Bill” Roop to the 44th District in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Carl-“Bill”-Roop-to-the-44th-District-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:31:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-July-20,-in-honor-of-former-Delegate-Tom-Azinger.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:35:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice delivers address to people of West Virginia following attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-delivers-address-to-people-of-West-Virginia-following-attempted-assassination-of-President-Donald-J.-Trump.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:36:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice releases statement after apparent assassination attempt of President Donald J. Trump</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-releases-statement-after-apparent-assassination-attempt-of-President-Donald-J.-Trump.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:49:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates kickoff of Hawks Nest tram replacement project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-kickoff-of-Hawks-Nest-tram-replacement-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:23:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $4.5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$5-million-in-grant-funding-for-various-projects-throughout-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:56:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce lottery opening for Twin Falls hunt and a chance to hunt with Whitetail Frenzy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDNR-announce-lottery-opening-for-Twin-Falls-hunt-and-a-chance-to-hunt-with-Whitetail-Frenzy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:54:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates success of state’s first railbike excursion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-success-of-state’s-first-railbike-excursion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:34:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 4 percent personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-4-percent-personal-income-tax-cut-trigger,-marching-West-Virginia-closer-to-eliminating-tax.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:10:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs To Launch Listening Tour in Montgomery </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Herbert-Henderson-Office-of-Minority-Affairs-To-Launch-Listening-Tour-in-Montgomery-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:06:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares holiday for state employees on Friday, July 5, 2024</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-holiday-for-state-employees-on-Friday,-July-5,-2024.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:06:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDNR-introduce-new-Law-Enforcement-Dive-Team.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:00:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Todd Kirby as Circuit Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Todd-Kirby-as-Circuit-Judge-of-the-Tenth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-serving-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:52:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Ryan Browning to 28th District in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Ryan-Browning-to-28th-District-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:26:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HHOMA launches statewide listening tour</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/HHOMA-launches-statewide-listening-tour.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces another historic personal income tax cut for West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-another-historic-personal-income-tax-cut-for-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:06:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examination grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Sexual-Assault-Forensic-Examination-grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:31:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Coopers Rock State Forest to see progress of state’s first stargazing cabins</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-Coopers-Rock-State-Forest-to-see-progress-of-state’s-first-stargazing-cabins.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:27:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice names two WVU astrophysicists Distinguished Mountaineers for their contributions to the scientific community</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-names-two-WVU-astrophysicists-Distinguished-Mountaineers-for-their-contributions-to-the-scientific-community.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:47:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces SteppingStones receives $1.3 million to build fully inclusive playground at Mylan Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-SteppingStones-receives-$1.3-million-to-build-fully-inclusive-playground-at-Mylan-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:57:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dog to Richwood Middle School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-welcomes-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-to-Richwood-Middle-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:04:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor, First Lady Justice celebrate West Virginia's 161st Birthday, announce winner of Hot Dog Sauce Contest, unveil Arthur I. Boreman Statue</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor,-First-Lady-Justice-celebrate-West-Virginia's-161st-Birthday,-announce-winner-of-Hot-Dog-Sauce-Contest,-unveil-Art.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:16:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice kicks off summer with new tourism sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-kicks-off-summer-with-new-tourism-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:32:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names Chef Paul Smith a Distinguished West Virginian after becoming state's first James Beard Award recipient </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-Chef-Paul-Smith-a-Distinguished-West-Virginian-after-becoming-state's-first-James-Beard-Award-recipient-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:25:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill allocating $50 million for new agriculture lab at West Virginia State University</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-allocating-$50-million-for-new-agriculture-lab-at-West-Virginia-State-University.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:32:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hatfield-McCoy Trail system unveils new Almost Heaven Swing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Hatfield-McCoy-Trail-system-unveils-new-Almost-Heaven-Swing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:51:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $5M in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$5M-in-West-Virginia-Community-Corrections-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:52:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, June 15, in honor of former Delegate Joe Martin</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-June-15,-in-honor-of-former-Delegate-Joe-Martin.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:52:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to appoint Jeffrey Pack as Commissioner of West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-appoint-Jeffrey-Pack-as-Commissioner-of-West-Virginia-Bureau-of-Senior-Services.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:33:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves five additional economic enhancement projects, celebrates five decades of service in WV</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Water-Development-Authority-approves-five-additional-economic-enhancement-projects,-celebrates-five-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:27:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HHOMA announces lineup and vendors for Juneteenth celebration at Capitol Complex this Saturday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/HHOMA-announces-lineup-and-vendors-for-Juneteenth-celebration-at-Capitol-Complex-this-Saturday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:35:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs legislation providing more than $80 million for West Virginia’s college students and higher education institutions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-legislation-providing-more-than-$80-million-for-West-Virginia’s-college-students-and-higher-education-in.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:28:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice celebrates the opening of the state’s first railbike excursion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-the-opening-of-the-state’s-first-railbike-excursion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:30:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2024 as State holiday in West Virginia, reminds public about annual Juneteenth Celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-Juneteenth-2024-as-State-holiday-in-West-Virginia,-reminds-public-about-annual-Juneteenth-Celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s year-to-date surplus exceeds $700 million with one month left in fiscal year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia’s-year-to-date-surplus-exceeds-$700-million-with-one-month-left-in-fiscal-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:27:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and SOMAR announce manufacturing facility in Wood County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-SOMAR-announce-manufacturing-facility-in-Wood-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 20:42:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Senate Bill 1002 allocating $150 million for supplemental highway funding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-Senate-Bill-1002-allocating-$150-million-for-supplemental-highway-funding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 21:20:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Sarah Dixon as Family Court Judge of the Sixth Family Court Circuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Sarah-Dixon-as-Family-Court-Judge-of-the-Sixth-Family-Court-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 21:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Ryan Flanigan as Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Ryan-Flanigan-as-Circuit-Judge-of-the-Ninth-Judicial-Circuit-Court.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 21:17:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice announces popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpasses 75,000 check-ins</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-announces-popular-West-Virginia-Waterfall-Trail-surpasses-75,000-check-Ins.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 21:19:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 8–9</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Free-Fishing-Days-weekend-to-take-place-June-8–9.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 18:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Emergency Management Division Announce Major Disaster Declaration for April Severe Weather Events</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Emergency-Management-Division-Announce-Major-Disaster-Declaration-for-April-Severe-Weather-Events.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 18:24:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice lifts State of Emergency for WV DCR facilities, thanks WV National Guard</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-lifts-State-of-Emergency-for-WV-DCR-facilities,-thanks-WV-National-Guard.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 18:25:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Memorial-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 18:26:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces the Great West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce Cook-Off in honor of West Virginia’s 161st birthday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-the-Great-West-Virginia-Hot-Dog-Sauce-Cook-Off-in-honor-of-West-Virginia’s-161st-birthday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 18:33:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dogs at New Martinsville School and Parkersburg High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-welcomes-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs-at-New-Martinsville-School-and-Parkersburg-High-Sch.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 18:18:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, May 22, in honor of former lawmaker, legislative director Bob Ashley</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Wednesday,-May-22,-in-honor-of-former-lawmaker,-legislative-director.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 23:06:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement following end of special session</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-following-end-of-special-session.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 23:07:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature starting Sunday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-the-West-Virginia-Legislature-starting-Sunday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 19:05:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Wyoming County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Wyoming-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 13:31:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases statement on passing of former lawmaker, legislative director Bob Ashley</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-statement-on-passing-of-former-lawmaker,-legislative-director-Bob-Ashley.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 15:37:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Wednesday,-May-15,-in-honor-of-Peace-Officers-Memorial-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 16:38:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Pipestem Resort State Park to see progress on new aerial tram project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-Pipestem-Resort-State-Park-to-see-progress-on-new-aerial-tram-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 21:09:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 10th Judicial Court Circuit vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Applications-for-10th-Judicial-Court-Circuit-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 17:45:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates new Myrtle Beach Breeze Airways flight</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-new-Myrtle-Beach-Breeze-Airways-flight.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 13:56:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces School Building Authority approves $26.2 million for statewide projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-School-Building-Authority-approves-$26.2-million-for-statewide-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 13:58:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates 500th Jobs &amp; Hope graduates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-500th-Jobs-&amp;-Hope-graduates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 14:00:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy, Gov. Justice welcome newest Friends With Paws therapy dog, Maverick, to James Monroe High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy,-Gov.-Justice-welcome-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog,-Maverick,-to-James-Monroe-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 13:54:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates $114.5 million revenue surplus for April as West Virginia soars $637.5 million ahead of fiscal year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-$114.5-million-revenue-surplus-for-April-as-West-Virginia-soars-$637.5-million-ahead-of-fiscal-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:03:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards funding for new hospitality degree programs at New River Community and Technical College</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-funding-for-new-hospitality-degree-programs-at-New-River-Community-and-Technical-College.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady announce the next 6 therapy dogs to be placed throughout the state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-announce-the-next-6-therapy-dogs-to-be-placed-throughout-the-state.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:09:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency, suspends FAFSA requirement for state financial aid programs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency,-suspends-FAFSA-requirement-for-WV-students-applying-for-state-financial-aid-progr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:02:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia secures $1.2 billion in broadband funding; among first states in the country allowed to request BEAD funds</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/West-Virginia-secures-$1.2-billion-in-broadband-funding;-among-first-states-in-the-country-allowed-to-request-BEAD-funds.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:11:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice breaks ground on new consolidated laboratories facility at West Virginia Regional Technology Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-breaks-ground-on-new-consolidated-laboratories-facility-at-West-Virginia-Regional-Technology-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:01:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement following strict EPA mandate </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-following-strict-EPA-mandate .aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:22:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice breaks ground on RV resort in Monongalia County </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-breaks-ground-on-RV-resort-in-Monongalia-County-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:02:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Antero Foundation delivers $60,000 check to Head Coach Gov. Justice, GameChanger initiative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Antero-Foundation-delivers-$60,000-check-to-Head-Coach-Gov.-Justice,-GameChanger-initiative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:50:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement following waiver approval from U.S. Department of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-following-waiver-approval-from-U.S.-Department-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:40:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Nutter Fort Primary School and West Fairmont Middle School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs-at-Nutter-Fort-Primary-School-and-West-Fairmont-Middle-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:43:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center reopens to the public</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-State-Wildlife-Center-reopens-to-the-public.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:21:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces first-ever Governor’s School for Tourism program details</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-first-ever-Governor’s-School-for-Tourism-program-details.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:27:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.1 million for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades; Department of Transportation awarded $3.3 million</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.1-million-for-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure-upgrades;-Department-of-Transportation-awarded-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:31:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A statement from the Office of Governor Jim Justice</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/A-statement-from-the-Office-of-Governor-Jim-Justice.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:02:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, School Building Authority approve $150 million, 18 new projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-School-Building-Authority-approve-$150-million-for-new-schools,-major-renovations-across-18-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:24:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $2 million in Justice Reinvestment Initiative Treatment Supervision Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$2-million-in-Justice-Reinvestment-Initiative-Treatment-Supervision-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:18:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces plans to ease congestion on WV 9 in Berkeley County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-plans-to-ease-congestion-on-WV-9-in-Berkeley-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:33:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency to include Pleasants County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-extends-State-of-Emergency-to-include-Pleasants-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:58:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: First Lady resting after successful hip replacement surgery</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-First-Lady-resting-after-successful-hip-replacement-surgery.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:40:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice amends State of Emergency to include Barbour, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Wetzel, and Wood counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-amends-State-of-Emergency-to-include-Barbour,-Brooke,-Hancock,-Marshall,-Ohio,-Wetzel,-and-Wood-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:56:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves over $38 million in economic enhancement projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Water-Development-Authority-approves-over-$38-million-in-economic-enhancement-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:36:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces artistic enhancements and construction schedule for historic mural additions to State Capitol Rotunda</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-artistic-enhancements-and-construction-schedule-for-historic-mural-additions-to-West-Virginia-Rotund.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:33:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency in Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, and Nicholas Counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-in-Fayette,-Kanawha,-Lincoln,-and-Nicholas-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:20:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces FY 2024 revenue collections $522.9 million ahead of estimate through March</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-FY-2024-revenue-collections-$522.9-million-ahead-of-estimate-through-March.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:25:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice vetoes vaccine bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-vetoes-vaccine-bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:20:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces state’s biggest Gold Rush Giveaway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-state’s-biggest-Gold-Rush-Giveaway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:10:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Friends With Paws welcomes newest therapy dog to Sherman High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Friends-With-Paws-welcomes-newest-therapy-dog-to-Sherman-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:51:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Last chance to register now for HHOMA 2024 Minority Business Expo in Ranson</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Last-chance-to-register-now-for-HHOMA-2024-Minority-Business-Expo-in-Ranson.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:09:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency in Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, and Pendleton counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-in-Grant,-Hampshire,-Hardy,-and-Pendleton-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:05:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.09 million in matching funds for infrastructure advancements in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.09-million-in-matching-funds-for-infrastructure-advancements-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:43:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces arrival of 23 more elk to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-arrival-of-23-more-elk-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:11:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs four bills into law</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-four-bills-into-law.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:13:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy, Gov. Jim Justice welcome newest Friends With Paws therapy dog, Pixie, to Lewisburg Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy,-Gov.-Jim-Justice-welcome-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog,-Pixie,-to-Lewisburg-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:16:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Wood County to support GameChanger initiative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-Wood-County-to-support-GameChanger-initiative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:21:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia partners with GATC to launch in-state program to accelerate drug discovery using transformative AI platform</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/West-Virginia-partners-with-GATC-to-launch-in-state-program-to-accelerate-drug-discovery-using-transformative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:53:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Budget Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-Budget-Bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:47:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces plans for annual Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-plans-for-annual-Bunny-Brunch-and-Easter-Celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:27:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, West Virginia National Guard announce new state partnership with African nation of Gabon</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-West-Virginia-National-Guard-announce-new-state-partnership-with-African-nation-of-Gabon.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:14:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces agreement to reinstate trout stockings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-agreement-to-reinstate-trout-stockings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:18:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces FY 2024 revenue collections $428 million ahead of estimate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-FY-2024-revenue-collections-$428-million-ahead-of-estimate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:19:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on negotiations with federal Department of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-negotiations-with-federal-Department-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:41:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils upgraded West Virginia Infrastructure Hub website with new Investment Dashboard</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-upgraded-West-Virginia-Infrastructure-Hub-website-with-new-Investment-Dashboard.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:25:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces newest Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Brooke Middle School and Wheeling Park High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs-at-Brooke-Middle-School-and-Wheeling-Park-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:32:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 2024 WVDOT Project Map and Core Maintenance Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-2024-WVDOT-Project-Map-and-Core-Maintenance-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:50:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Governor and First Lady announce the next six therapy dogs to be placed throughout the state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/-Governor-and-First-Lady-announce-the-next-six-therapy-dogs-to-be-placed-throughout-the-state.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady announce Communities In Schools officially in all 55 West Virginia counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-announce-Communities-In-Schools-officially-in-all-55-West-Virginia-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:30:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice welcomes Kawasaki to Hatfield-McCoy Trails</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-welcomes-Kawasaki-to-Hatfield-McCoy-Trails.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:29:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves over $19 million in economic enhancement projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Water-Development-Authority-approves-over-$19-million-in-economic-enhancement-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:28:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on closing of Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-closing-of-Cleveland-Cliffs-Weirton-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:40:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces construction to begin on state’s first Elk Visitor Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-construction-to-begin-on-state’s-first-Elk-Visitor-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:56:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Ann Urling as Interim Inspector General for Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Ann-Urling-as-Interim-Inspector-General-for-Departments-of-Health,-Human-Services,-and-Health-Facilit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:45:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Babydog out of successful ACL surgery</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Babydog-to-undergo-ACL-surgery-tomorrow.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:17:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 25 grants to art organizations in the Northern Panhandle at Grave Creek Mound</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-25-grants-to-art-organizations-in-the-Northern-Panhandle-at-Grave-Creek-Mound.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:42:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $30 million in AML grant recommendations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$30-million-in-AML-grant-recommendations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:44:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nearly $33 million in preliminary approval of Line Extension Advancement and Development program award</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-nearly-$33-million-in-preliminary-approval-of-Line-Extension-Advancement-and-Development-program-awa.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:41:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate milestone: 53 new officers graduate, Southern Regional Jail achieves zero staff vacancies</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WV-DCR-celebrate-milestone-with53-new-officers-graduate,-Southern-Regional-Jail-achieves-zero-staff-vacancies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces winners of 2024 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-2024-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:45:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia State Wildlife Center obtains clearance to host Groundhog Day celebration tomorrow</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-State-Wildlife-Center-obtains-clearance-to-host-Groundhog-Day-celebration-tomorrow.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:13:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces FY 2024 revenue collections $458 million ahead of estimate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-FY-2024-revenue-collections-$458-million-ahead-of-estimate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:23:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDEP announce second phase of Reclamation of Abandoned and Dilapidated Properties Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDEP-announce-second-phase-of-Reclamation-of-Abandoned-and-Dilapidated-Properties-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:37:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and WVDNR welcome 17 new elk to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-WVDNR-welcome-17-new-elk-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:38:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls on Biden Administration to cease war on West Virginia by federal agencies</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-calls-on-Biden-Administration-to-cease-war-on-West-Virginia-by-federal-agencies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:40:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia named top global travel destination yet again</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-named-top-global-travel-destination-yet-again.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:42:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Stephen Green to 36th District in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Stephen-Green-to-36th-District-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:41:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 44 art grants at Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-44-art-grants-at-Robinson-Grand-Performing-Arts-Center-in-Clarksburg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:58:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia DMV implements Digital Vehicle Registration and Mobile ID</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/West-Virginia-DMV-implements-Digital-Vehicle-Registration-and-Mobile-ID.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:36:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia begins taking applications for first-ever Governor’s School for Tourism</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/West-Virginia-begins-taking-applications-for-first-ever-Governor’s-School-for-Tourism.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:37:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, January 23, in honor of former Senator John Pat Fanning</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-January-20,-in-honor-of-former-Senator-John-Pat-Fanning.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:47:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-2024-West-Virginia-Vacation-Guide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:13:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proposes $50 million for affordable housing in growing West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proposes-$50-million-for-affordable-housing-in-growing-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:22:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties ahead of winter storm</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-winter-storm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:51:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $5.7 million in grant awards for major water projects in three counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$5.7-million-in-grant-awards-for-major-water-projects-in-three-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:22:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces approval of nearly $2 million in recycling assistance grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-approval-of-nearly-$2-million-in-recycling-assistance-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:23:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice proposes major tax relief for West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-proposes-major-tax-relief-for-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:28:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $373 million investment from seven new and existing companies in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$373-million-investment-from-seven-new-and-existing-companies-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:29:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for Sixth Family Court Circuit vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Applications-for-Sixth-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:46:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces WVDNR to sponsor 36th annual West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-WVDNR-to-sponsor-36th-annual-West-Virginia-Hunting-and-Fishing-Show.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:11:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice announces plans to introduce more elk in West Virginia, expand wildlife tourism</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-announces-plans-to-introduce-more-elk-in-West-Virginia,-expand-wildlife-tourism.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:12:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II Grant Awards </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Juvenile-Justice-and-Delinquency-Prevention-Title-II-Grant-Awards-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:16:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Tom Clark to 48th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Tom-Clark-to-48th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:22:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award for next section of Kerens to Parsons paving project on Corridor H </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-for-next-section-of-Kerens-to-Parsons-paving-project-on-Corridor-H-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:08:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers eighth and final State of the State Address </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-deliver-final-State-of-the-State-Address-Wednesday-night.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:13:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints JB Akers to 55th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-JB-Akers-to-55th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:04:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor issues State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of high winds, potential flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Governor-issues-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-high-winds,-potential-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 16:30:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces FY 2024 revenue collections $406.4 million ahead of estimate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-FY-2024-revenue-collections-$406.4-million-ahead-of-estimate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:17:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces LG to launch strategic initiative for new tech ventures across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-LG-to-launch-strategic-initiative-for-new-tech-ventures-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2024 23:32:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, December 23, in honor of former Delegate Larry Faircloth</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-December-23,-in-honor-of-former-Delegate-Larry-Faircloth.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:14:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves over $26 million in economic enhancement projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Water-Development-Authority-approves-over-$26-million-in-economic-enhancement-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:43:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $1 million grant to West Virginia Chamber Foundation, boosting Jobs for West Virginia Graduates Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$1-million-grant-to-West-Virginia-Chamber-Foundation,-boosting-Jobs-for-West-Virginia-Graduates-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:55:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring extended full-day holiday for New Years for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-extended-full-day-holiday-for-New-Years-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:03:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring extended full-day holiday for Christmas for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-extended-full-day-holiday-for-Christmas-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:59:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice cuts ribbon to open much-anticipated Grant Street Bridge in Bluefield</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-cuts-ribbon-to-open-much-anticipated-Grant-Street-Bridge-in-Bluefield.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:29:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to half-staff in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-U.S.-Supreme-Court-Justice-Sandra-Day-O'Connor.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:14:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 2024 Governor’s Schools applications now open</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-2024-Governor’s-Schools-applications-now-open.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:52:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Hardy as judge for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Hardy-as-judge-for-the-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-serving-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:08:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice appoints Larry Pack as Acting Secretary of Revenue</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-appoints-Larry-Pack-as-Acting-Secretary-of-Revenue.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:08:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice cuts ribbon to open 'Bridge to Nowhere' and major section of King Coal Highway near Bluefield</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-cuts-ribbon-to-open-'Bridge-to-Nowhere'-and-major-section-of-King-Coal-Highway-near-Bluefield.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces state’s nineteenth Friends With Paws therapy dog for Washington Lands Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-state’s-nineteenth-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-for-Washington-Lands-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:06:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, SBA, approve over $111 million for new schools and school upgrades in 19 counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-SBA,-approve-over-$111-million-for-new-schools-and-school-upgrades-in-19-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:32:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during assembly at Ravenswood High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-during-assembly-at-Ravenswood-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:13:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Sean K. “Corky” Hammers as judge for the Sixth Judicial Court Circuit serving Cabell County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Sean-K.-“Corky”-Hammers-as-judge-for-the-Sixth-Judicial-Court-Circuit-serving-Cabell-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:05:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, First Lady Cathy Justice host Joyful Night Celebration at Capitol Complex; announce winners of Student Ornament Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-host-Joyful-Night-Celebration-at-Capitol-Complex;-announce-winners-of-Student-Orname.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:32:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice unveils official 2023 limited edition Christmas ornament</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-unveils-official-2023-limited-edition-Christmas-ornament.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:11:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces yearly revenue collections $286.2 million ahead of estimate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-yearly-revenue-collections-$286.2-million-ahead-of-estimate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:10:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Wooten to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Wooten-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:41:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia's annual Joyful Night Celebration returns with special State Christmas Tree from Kumbrabow State Forest - December 5, 2023</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/West-Virginia's-annual-Joyful-Night-Celebration-returns-with-special-State-Christmas-Tree-from-Kumbrabow-State-Forest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:03:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Monster Trout Contest winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Monster-Trout-Contest-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs MOU between WVDNR and Girl Scouts to promote education, conservation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-MOU-between-WVDNR-and-Girl-Scouts-to-promote-education,-conservation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:46:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Angela Walters as judge for the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Angela-Walters-as-judge-for-the-12th-Family-Circuit-Court-serving-Mercer-and-McDowell-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:01:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Meredith Haines as judge for the 23rd Family Circuit Court serving Hampshire, Mineral, and Morgan Counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Meredith-Haines-as-judge-for-the-23rd-Family-Circuit-Court-serving-Hampshire,-Mineral,-and-Morgan-Cou.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:02:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for Ninth Judicial Circuit Court vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-Ninth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:11:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new holiday gift ideas from Tourism and DNR</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-holiday-gift-ideas-from-Tourism-and-DNR.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:11:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Elk River trout stocking pilot program in Webster County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Elk-River-trout-stocking-pilot-program-in-Webster-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:08:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $2.5 million in Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$2.5-million-in-Comprehensive-Opioid,-Stimulant,-and-Substance-Abuse-Program-grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:39:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $1.2 million in Justice Assistance Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$1.2-million-in-Justice-Assistance-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:43:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring half-day holiday Wednesday for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-half-day-holiday-Wednesday-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:17:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces first distribution of $3 million in funding for fire services in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-first-distribution-of-$3-million-in-funding-for-fire-services-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:27:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-start-of-buck-firearms-season,-return-of-Big-Buck-Photo-Contest-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:33:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2023 Military and First Responder recognition trees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-invite-West-Virginians-to-submit-photos-for-2023-Military-and-First-Responder-recognition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:58:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $2.8 million in matching funds for infrastructure advancements in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$2.8-million-in-matching-funds-for-infrastructure-advancements-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:15:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha County due to gas outage</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-Kanawha-County-due-to-gas-outage.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:43:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, November 11, in honor of Judge Robert Brand Stone</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-November-11,-in-honor-of-Judge-Robert-Brand-Stone.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:04:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Breeze Airways to start new route to Myrtle Beach from Charleston</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Breeze-Airways-to-start-new-route-to-Myrtle-Beach-from-Charleston.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:45:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:42:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog at Berkeley Springs High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-at-Berkeley-Springs-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:41:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to celebrate West Virginia tree heading for display at the U.S. Capitol at event in Charleston</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-celebrate-West-Virginia-tree-heading-for-display-at-the-U.S.-Capitol-at-event-in-Charleston.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:45:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces statewide partnership with Tutor.com</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-statewide-partnership-with-Tutor.com.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:48:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia sees another month of revenue surplus as Gov. Justice announces October collections $7.4 million above estimates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/West-Virginia-sees-another-month-of-revenue-surplus-as-Gov.-Justice-announces-October-collections-$7.4-million-above-estima.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:07:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Erica Moore to Fifteenth District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Erica-Moore-to-Fifteenth-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:40:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog for Pendleton County Middle, High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-for-Pendleton-County-Middle,-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:41:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff until sunset Monday, October 30 to honor victims of Maine mass shooting</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-until-sunset-Monday,-October-30-to-honor-victims-of-Maine-mass-shooting.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:42:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Ramage Elementary to applaud progress of GameChanger, celebrate Red Ribbon Week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-Ramage-Elementary-to-applaud-progress-of-GameChanger,-celebrate-Red-Ribbon-Week.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:54:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $3.8 million in grant funding opportunities for West Virginia senior centers now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$3.8-million-in-grant-funding-opportunities-for-West-Virginia-senior-centers-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jeffrey Stephens to Sixth District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Jeffrey-Stephens-to-Sixth-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:25:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice invites students to participate in annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-invites-students-to-participate-in-annual-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:33:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice, WV Dept. of Arts, Culture and History invite artists to create ornaments for the 2023 Artistree</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice,-WV-Dept.-of-Arts,-Culture-and-History-invite-artists-to-create-ornaments-for-the-2023-Artistree.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:46:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for Sixth Judicial Circuit Court vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-Sixth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice breaks ground, announces naming of Charles Calvin Rogers Veterans Nursing Facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-breaks-ground,-announces-naming-of-Charles-Calvin-Rogers-Veterans-Nursing-Facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:34:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice participates in groundbreaking of largest manufacturing investment in state history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-participates-in-groundbreaking-of-largest-manufacturing-investment-in-state-history.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 21 Oct 2023 12:25:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces opening of Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund to address food insecurity in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-opening-of-Posey-Perry-Emergency-Food-Fund-to-address-food-insecurity-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:13:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice invites students to create ornaments for the 2023 First Lady Student Ornament Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-invites-students-to-create-ornaments-for-the-2023-First-Lady-Student-Ornament-Competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:34:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates early opening of new RHL Boulevard connector</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-early-opening-of-new-RHL-Boulevard-connector.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:19:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces partnership with NBC Sports Next and GolfNow to offer online tee time booking at WV State Parks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-partnership-with-NBC-Sports-Next-and-GolfNow-to-offer-online-tee-time-booking-at-WV-State-Parks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:31:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-fall-trout-stockings-and-return-of-Monster-Trout-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:33:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Victoria Yeager celebrate completion of Charles Chuck Yeager Bridge project, 76th anniversary of breaking the sound barrier</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Victoria-Yeager-celebrate-completion-of-Charles-Chuck-Yeager-Bridge-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:56:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 12th Circuit Court vacancies now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-12th-Circuit-Court-vacancies-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:08:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 23rd Circuit Court vacancies now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-23rd-Circuit-Court-vacancies-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:10:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new bridge project in Monongalia County to enhance economic growth, road safety</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-bridge-project-in-Monongalia-County-to-enhance-economic-growth,-road-safety.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:47:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $3.5 million grant award to Mylan Park Foundation for transformative sports development project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$3.5-million-grant-award-to-Mylan-Park-Foundation-for-transformative-sports-development-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:48:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces more than $800,000 in Sexual Assault Services Program grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-more-than-$800,000-in-Sexual-Assault-Services-Program-grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:50:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice: Elkins High School welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dog</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Elkins-High-School-welcomes-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:49:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $210 million revenue surplus for September, led by personal income tax collections</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$210-million-revenue-surplus-for-September,-led-by-personal-income-tax-collections.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:04:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Charles Romine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-Charles-Romine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:50:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during assembly at Chapmanville Intermediate School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-during-assembly-at-Chapmanville-Intermediate-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:54:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates grand opening of the historic Wellsburg Bridge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-grand-opening-of-the-historic-Wellsburg-Bridge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:28:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Hollis T. Lewis to 57th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Hollis-T.-Lewis-to-57th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:46:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jeremy Jones as State Forester</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Jeremy-Jones-as-State-Forester.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:39:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new anti-human trafficking initiative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-anti-human-trafficking-initiative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on death of West Virginia National Guard member</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-West-Virginia-National-Guard-member.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:04:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jeff Campbell to 46th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Jeff-Campbell-to-46th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:02:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces record $7 billion annual tourism impact for 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-record-$7-billion-annual-tourism-impact-for-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:18:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Monday, September 11 for Patriot Day and Heroes Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-on-Monday,-September-11-for-Patriot-Day-and-Heroes-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:18:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice welcomes home WV Guard Operation Lone Star volunteers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-welcomes-home-WV-Guard-Operation-Lone-Star-volunteers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:22:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that West Virginia’s EMS workforce has grown by more than 600 over the past year following his Answer the Call initiative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-West-Virginia’s-EMS-workforce-has-grown-by-more-than-600-over-the-past-year-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:05:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $22.8 million revenue surplus for August</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$22.8-million-revenue-surplus-for-August.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:53:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Treplar to invest in food packaging facility in Berkeley County, WV</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Treplar-to-invest-in-food-packaging-facility-in-Berkeley-County,-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:20:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Omnis Fuel Technologies to invest $800 million in Pleasants County, West Virginia Power Plant</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Omnis-Fuel-Technologies-to-invest-$800-million-in-Pleasants-County,-West-Virginia-Power-Plant.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:23:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Mike Honaker as new Department of Homeland Security Inspector General</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Mike-Honaker-as-new-Department-of-Homeland-Security-Inspector-General.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:02:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice introduce newest Friends With Paws therapy dog at Greenbrier East High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-introduce-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-at-Greenbrier-East-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:55:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, and Roane counties due to flooding; WV National Guard activated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-Kanawha,-Braxton,-Calhoun,-Clay,-and-Roane-counties-due-to-flooding;-WV-Nation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:59:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice announce 15 new counties added to Communities In Schools program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-announce-15-new-counties-added-to-Communities-In-Schools-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:45:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice announce next seven therapy dogs to be placed through the Friends With Paws program in 2023</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-announce-next-seven-therapy-dogs-to-be-placed-through-the-Friends-With-Paws-program-in-2023.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:47:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces appointments to the West Virginia First Foundation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-appointments-to-the-West-Virginia-First-Foundation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:52:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Stephanie Abraham as judge for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Stephanie-Abraham-as-judge-for-the-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-serving-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:57:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Michael Asbury as judge for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Braxton, Clay, Gilmer, and Webster counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Michael-Asbury-as-judge-for-the-Fourteenth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-serving-Braxton,-Clay,-Gilmer,-and-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:58:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill providing over $3 million to West Virginia National Guard for use at Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-providing-over-$3-million-to-West-Virginia-National-Guard-for-use-at-Mountaineer-ChalleNGe-Academy-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:45:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bills allocating $12 million to fire departments and first responders</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bills-allocating-$12-million-to-fire-departments-and-first-responders.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:52:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill providing funds to Marshall University to build state-of-the-art institute for cyber security</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-providing-funds-to-Marshall-University-to-build-state-of-the-art-institute-for-cyber-security.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:53:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nine arts grants at Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-nine-arts-grants-at-Keith-Albee-Performing-Arts-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 17:56:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 21 art grants at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-21-art-grants-at-the-Greenbrier-Valley-Theatre-in-Lewisburg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 15:45:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces exciting lineup of activities for this year’s Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-exciting-lineup-of-activities-for-this-year’s-Hunting-and-Fishing-Days-Celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:01:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill providing $1 million to WV Veterans Nursing Facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-providing-$1-million-to-WV-Veterans-Nursing-Facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill providing $25 million in funding to Pierpont Community and Technical College Aviation Maintenance Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-providing-$25-million-in-funding-to-Pierpont-Community-and-Technical-College-Aviation-Maintenance-P.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:58:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Fidelis New Energy to build hydrogen project and data center campus in Mason County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Fidelis-New-Energy-to-build-hydrogen-project-and-data-center-campus-in-Mason-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:16:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement; postpones events set for Tuesday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement;-postpones-events-set-for-tomorrow.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:52:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill allocating $4 million for new firefighting equipment, renames Region Four Division of Forestry</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-allocating-$4-million-for-new-firefighting-equipment,-renames-Region-Four-Division-of-Forestry.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:54:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bills to increase correctional officer salaries</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bills-to-increase-correctional-officer-salaries.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:56:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill officially designating Summersville Lake State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-officially-designating-Summersville-Lake-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 11:52:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor issues State of Preparedness ahead of severe storms</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-issues-State-of-Preparedness-ahead-of-severe-storms.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:45:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Summersville Lake to become West Virginia’s newest State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Summersville-Lake-to-become-West-Virginia’s-newest-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:37:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature today at 4 p.m.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-the-West-Virginia-Legislature-today-at-4-pm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:29:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia DMV’s National Digital Titling Clearinghouse now signing up businesses nationwide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/West-Virginia-DMV’s-National-Digital-Titling-Clearinghouse-now-signing-up-businesses-nationwide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:54:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice cuts everyone's income tax and state still shows surplus revenue numbers for July</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-cuts-everyone's-income-tax-and-state-still-shows-surplus-revenue-numbers-for-July.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:16:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces preliminary approvals for West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan, LEAD, and MBPS programs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-preliminary-approvals-for-West-Virginia-Broadband-Investment-Plan,-LEAD,-and-MBPS-programs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:32:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday To Take Place Friday, August 4 – Monday, August 7</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-West-Virginia-Sales-Tax-Holiday-To-Take-Place-Friday,-August-4-–-Monday,-August-7.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:34:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls on HEPC to delay emergency meeting on Alderson Broaddus University</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-calls-on-HEPC-to-delay-emergency-meeting-on-Alderson-Broaddus-University.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice announces Arts and Historic Preservation Grant award winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-Arts-and-Historic-Preservation-Grant-award-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:22:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice files SCOTUS brief urging Mountain Valley Pipeline completion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-files-SCOTUS-brief-urging-Mountain-Valley-Pipeline-completion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:51:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Workers' compensation insurance rates to drop for 19th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Workers'-compensation-insurance-rates-to-drop-for-19th-straight-year,-more-good-news-for-West-Virginia-businesses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:14:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice thanks Secretary Jeff Sandy for his service after announcing retirement; appoints Mark Sorsaia as Secretary of Dept. of Homeland Security</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks-Secretary-Jeff-Sandy-for-his-service-after-announcing-retirement;-appoints-Mark-Sorsaia-as-Secretary-of.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:15:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice thanks CIO Josh Spence for his service; announces appointment of Heather Abbott as State’s Chief Information Officer</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks-CIO-Josh-Spence-for-his-service;-announces-appointment-of-Heather-Abbott-as-State’s-Chief-Information-O.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:37:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $18 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$18-million-in-ARC-grant-award-recommendations-for-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:36:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces updates to comprehensive website to track and manage West Virginia’s IIJA plans and accomplishments</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-updates-to-comprehensive-website-to-track-and-manage-West-Virginia’s-IIJA-plans-and-accomplishments.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:10:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces MOU between DNR, Boy Scouts to promote education, conservation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-MOU-between-DNR,-Boy-Scouts-to-promote-education,-conservation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:16:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Brian Cunningham as Director of PEIA</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Brian-Cunningham-as-Director-of-PEIA.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:07:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $2.6 million awarded in Justice Reinvestment Initiative Treatment Supervision grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$2.6-million-awarded-in-Justice-Reinvestment-Initiative-Treatment-Supervision-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:19:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia shatters all-time financial records with close of fiscal year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-West-Virginia-shatters-all-time-financial-records-with-close-of-fiscal-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:52:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares holiday for state employees on Monday, July 3, 2023</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-holiday-for-state-employees-on-Monday,-July-3,-2023.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:05:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice thanks Dr. Jeff Coben for his service; announces progress on transition to three departments</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks-Dr.-Jeff-Coben-for-his-service;-announces-progress-on-transition-to-three-departments.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:51:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 13th Judicial Circuit Court vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-13th-Judicial-Circuit-Court-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:42:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 14th Judicial Circuit Court vacancy now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-14th-Judicial-Circuit-Court-vacancy-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:44:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement from The Office of Governor Jim Justice</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Statement-from-The-Office-of-Governor-Jim-Justice.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:37:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDNR report 19% increase in number of stocked trout in 2023</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDNR-report-increase-in-number-of-stocked-trout-in-2023.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:28:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff in Wyoming County on Friday for the late Warren Randolph McGraw</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-Wyoming-County-on-Friday-for-the-late-Warren-Randolph-McGraw.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:05:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces West Virginia Birthday Punch Contest winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Birthday-Punch-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:45:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice celebrate West Virginia’s 160th Birthday; winner of WV Birthday Punch Contest announced</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-celebrate-West-Virginia’s-160th-Birthday;-winner-of-WV-Birthday-Punch-Contest-announced.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:16:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers $50 million check to WVU Cancer Institute to kickstart pursuit of official National Cancer Institute</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-$50-million-check-to-WVU-Cancer-Institute-to-kickstart-pursuit-of-official-National-Cancer-Institute.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:15:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces State’s 160th birthday celebration scheduled for noon on Tuesday, June 20, at Culture Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-State’s-160th-birthday-celebration-scheduled-for-noon-on-Tuesday,-June-20,-at-Culture-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:30:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice joins Niterra North America Inc. to kick off major plant expansion in Sissonville</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-joins-Niterra-North-America-Inc.-to-kick-off-major-plant-expansion-in-Sissonville.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:57:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for section of Corridor H in Tucker County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-section-of-Corridor-H-in-Tucker-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:25:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Clean Vision Corporation to invest $50 million, build facility in Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Clean-Vision-Corporation-to-invest-$50-million,-build-facility-in-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:50:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $18 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$18-million-in-grant-funding-for-broadband-improvement-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:25:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces broadband advancements, partnerships, and expansion opportunities throughout West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-broadband-advancements,-partnerships,-and-expansion-opportunities-throughout-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:28:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Community Corrections Grant funds worth $5.4 million for 30 projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Child-Advocacy-Center-Grant-funds-worth-$2.1-million-for-22-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Child Advocacy Center Grant funds worth $2.1 million for over 20 projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Child-Advocacy-Center-Grant-funds-worth-$2.1-million-for-over-20-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:23:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Diana Winzenreid to 4th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Diana-Winzenreid-to-4th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:49:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice dedicates Birdeye Bend with a bang</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-dedicates-Birdeye-Bend-with-a-bang.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:17:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff in Cabell County on Saturday for the late William Wayne Bailey, Jr.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-Cabell-County-on-Saturday-for-the-late-William-Wayne-Bailey.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:17:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on death of Trooper Cory Maynard; orders flags to return to full-staff June 8</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-Trooper-Cory-Maynard.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:25:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says West Virginia breaks all-time state record for revenue collections through May</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-West-Virginia-breaks-all-time-state-record-for-revenue-collections-through-May.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:31:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice authorizes West Virginia National Guard deployment to Southern Border</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-authorizes-West-Virginia-National-Guard-deployment-to-Southern-Border.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 16:12:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Weekend to take place June 10–11</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Free-Fishing-Weekend-to-take-place-June-10–11.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 16:41:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 17 new projects approved by the Water Development Authority</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-17-new-projects-approved-by-the-Water-Development-Authority.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 19:14:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-the-morning-of-Monday,-May-29,-in-honor-of-Memori.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 16:06:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints three secretaries to new departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-three-secretaries-to-new-departments-of-Health,-Human-Services,-and-Health-Facilities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 22:08:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces expansion of the West Virginia Waterfall Trail</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-expansion-of-the-West-Virginia-Waterfall-Trail.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 22:12:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces New River Gorge named Best Family Trip in the U.S. by Outside Magazine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-New-River-Gorge-named-Best-Family-Trip-in-the-U.S.-by-Outside-Magazine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 16:26:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2023 as State holiday in West Virginia, reminds public about annual Juneteenth Celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-Juneteenth-2023-as-State-holiday-in-West-Virginia,-reminds-public-about-annual-Juneteenth-Celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 18:21:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Get Paid to Pay it Forward campaign, paying drivers to transport individuals in Jobs &amp; Hope WV </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Get-Paid-to-Pay-it-Forward-campaign,-paying-drivers-to-transport-individuals-in-Jobs-&amp;-Hope-WV-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 19:52:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice hosts Take a Paws to Read at the Governor’s Mansion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-hosts-Take-a-Paws-to-Read-at-the-Governor’s-Mansion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 21:19:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of Golden Horseshoe Knighting Bench Design Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-winners-of-Golden-Horseshoe-Knighting-Bench-Design-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 21:20:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Paul W. Gwaltney, Jr. to the 17th Judicial Circuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Paul-W.-Gwaltney,-Jr.-to-the-17th-Judicial-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 16:02:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Robert E. Ryan to the 21st Judicial Circuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Robert-E.-Ryan-to-the-21st-Judicial-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 16:03:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDEP Sec. Ward announce nearly $26 million AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDEP-Sec.-Ward-announce-nearly-$26-million-AML-Economic-Revitalization-(AMLER)-Program-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 17:34:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov Justice honors first responders at Medal of Valor awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov-Justice-honors-first-responders-at-Medal-of-Valor-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 20:29:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces all-time revenue and personal income tax collection records</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-all-time-revenue-and-personal-income-tax-collection-records.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 20:22:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to 81st District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Anitra-Hamilton-to-81st-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:31:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new West Virginia driver's license design featuring New River Gorge Bridge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-West-Virginia-driver's-license-design-featuring-New-River-Gorge-Bridge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:57:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov Justice announces statewide burn ban ends today</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov-Justice-announces-statewide-burn-ban-ends-today.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:39:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during assembly at Oakvale Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-during-assembly-at-Oakvale-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:38:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces release of $12.7 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-release-of-$12.7-million-in-Community-Development-Block-Grant-Mitigation-Funds.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:12:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice recognizes Tax Day 2023 </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-recognizes-Tax-Day-2023-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:12:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of State Forester Cody Mullens</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-at-half-staff-on-Wednesday-in-honor-of-State-Forester-Cody-Mullens.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:32:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation banning outdoor burning</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-banning-outdoor-burning.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:46:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice urges safe driving in Work Zones as state begins massive 2023 highway construction season</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-urges-safe-driving-in-Work-Zones-as-state-begins-massive-2023-highway-construction-season.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:52:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady issue statement on death of forester in Fayette County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-issue-statement-on-death-of-forester-in-Fayette-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:05:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces UNDBIO secures lease in Monongalia County; to invest 100 million in first three years</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-UNDBIO-secures-lease-in-Monongalia-County;-to-invest-100-million-in-first-three-years.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:31:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia exports increase by over 20 percent, state delivers second-largest amount of coal in US</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/West-Virginia-exports-increase-by-over-20-percent,-state-delivers-second-largest-amount-of-coal-in-United-State.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:30:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces state employees will no longer be charged for parking at state facilities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-state-employees-will-no-longer-be-charged-for-parking-at-state-facilities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:58:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Hunger Free West Virginia Cooler, commemorates initial funding for the emergency food bank bucket</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-Hunger-Free-West-Virginia-Cooler,-commemorates-initial-funding-for-the-emergency-food-bank-bucket.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:05:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces the launch of her “All in for Kids” CIS Spring Road Trip</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-the-launch-of-her-“All-in-for-Kids”-CIS-Spring-Road-Trip.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 19:42:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Leigh M. Lefler as judge for Thirteenth Family Court Circuit serving Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Leigh-M.-Lefler-as-judge-for-Thirteenth-Family-Court-Circuit-serving-Raleigh,-Summers,-and-Wyoming.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:28:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $20 million expansion of nursing education programs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$20-million-expansion-of-nursing-education-programs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:39:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags at half-staff on Saturday in honor of Upshur County Sheriff Virgil Douglas Miller</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-at-half-staff-on-Saturday-in-honor-of-Upshur-County-Sheriff-Virgil-Douglas-Miller.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:17:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces completion of Kanawha State Forest Stream Restoration Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-completion-of-Kanawha-State-Forest-Stream-Restoration-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:10:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates groundbreaking of new cabins, campground, other improvements at Coopers Rock State Forest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-new-cabins,-campground,-other-improvements-at-Coopers-Rock-State-Forest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:13:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $159 million March revenue surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$159-million-March-revenue-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:27:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on HB 2820</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-HB-2820.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:32:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs expansion of BUILD WV Act into law</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-expansion-of-BUILD-WV-Act-into-law.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State of Preparedness remains in effect ahead of hazardous weather threat</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/State-of-Preparedness-remains-in-effect-ahead-of-hazardous-weather-threat.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:33:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces retirement of Robert Roswall; appoints Denise Worley as Commissioner of Bureau of Senior Services</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-retirement-of-Robert-Roswall;-appoints-Denise-Worley-as-Commissioner-of-Bureau-of-Senior-Services.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:09:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces historic airline partnership</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-historic-airline-partnership.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:26:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 17th Circuit Court vacancies now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-17th-Circuit-Court-vacancies-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:54:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for 21st Circuit Court vacancies now available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-21st-Circuit-Court-vacancies-now-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:55:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice kicks off Gold Rush with ceremonial stocking at Babcock State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-kicks-off-Gold-Rush-with-ceremonial-stocking-at-Babcock-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:07:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces plans for annual Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-plans-for-annual-Bunny-Brunch-and-Easter-Celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:31:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $9.7 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$9.7-million-in-Transportation-Alternatives-and-Recreational-Trails-Program-grants-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:31:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces return of Gold Rush stockings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-return-of-Gold-Rush-stockings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:08:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potentially hazardous weather</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-potentially-hazardous-weather.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:35:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Barbour County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Barbour-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:36:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff in Mercer County on Thursday for the late William P. Stafford</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-Mercer-County-on-Saturday-for-the-late-William-P.-Stafford.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:05:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs four coal-related bills at John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-four-coal-related-bills-at-John-Amos-Power-Plant-in-Putnam-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:26:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bills to enhance school safety, improve literacy and numeracy rates, provide free college credit classes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bills-to-enhance-school-safety,-improve-literacy-and-numeracy-rates,-provide-free-college-credit-classes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces resignation of Jan Cahill; appoints Interim Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-resignation-of-Jan-Cahill;-appoints-Interim-Superintendent-of-the-West-Virginia-State-Police.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:14:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs into law 4th state employee pay raise, budget bill, and other legislation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-into-law-4th-state-employee-pay-raise,-budget-bill,-and-other-legislation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:53:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces State Tax Department has released revised tax withholding tables</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-State-Tax-Department-has-released-revised-tax-withholding-tables.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:26:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 2022 WV Big Buck Photo Contest winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-2022-WV-Big-Buck-Photo-Contest-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:36:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces approval of his petition for the designation of new HUBZones</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Approval-of-his-petition-for-the-Designation-of-Boone,-Clay,-Hampshire,-Monroe,-and-Preston-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:57:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents Rhododendron Award to Hurricane Philanthropist Brandi Jones</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-Rhododendron-Award-to-Hurricane-Philanthropist-Brandi-Jones.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:15:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Delta Cooling Towers to expand operations in Barbour County; invest $6.7 million</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Delta-Cooling-Towers-to-expand-operations-in-Barbour-County;-invest-$6.7-million.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:58:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs largest tax cut in West Virginia history into law</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-largest-tax-cut-in-West-Virginia-history-into-law.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:06:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Our Next Energy (ONE) to build battery storage system manufacturing facility in Jackson County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Our-Next-Energy-(ONE)-to-build-battery-storage-system-manufacturing-facility-in-Jackson-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:28:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>History two years in the making: largest tax cut in West Virginia history nears completion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/History-two-years-in-the-making-largest-tax-cut-in-West-Virginia-history-nears-completion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 22:39:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State of Emergency remains in effect ahead of today’s hazardous weather threat</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/State-of-Emergency-remains-in-effect-ahead-of-today’s-hazardous-weather-threat.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:01:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs architectural and engineering contract for new veterans nursing facility in Beckley</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-architectural-and-engineering-contract-for-new-veterans-nursing-facility-in-Beckley.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:36:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia surpasses one billion surplus for fiscal year 2023</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/West-Virginia-surpasses-one-billion-surplus-for-fiscal-year-2023.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:57:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill to strengthen 2nd Amendment protections in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-to-strengthen-2nd-Amendment-protections-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:44:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Mingo County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Mingo-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:40:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces agreement on largest tax cut in state history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-agreement-on-largest-tax-cut-in-state-history.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:02:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs HB 2882 at former Weirton Steel Mill, new home of Form Energy’s West Virginia Manufacturing Plant</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-HB-2882-at-former-Weirton-Steel-Mill,-new-home-of-Form-Energy’s-West-Virginia-Manufacturing-Plant.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:34:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia to be first state in country to offer certain users a fully digital clearinghouse for vehicle titles</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/West-Virginia-to-be-first-state-in-country-to-offer-certain-users-a-fully-digital-clearinghouse-for-vehicle-titles.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:50:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to severe thunderstorms</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties-due-to-severe-thunderstorms.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:13:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers $200k state match for new wastewater treatment facility in Mingo County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-$200k-state-match-for-new-wastewater-treatment-facility-in-Mingo-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:43:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during assembly at Bridgeview Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-during-assembly-at-Bridgeview-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:40:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for Thirteenth Family Court Circuit vacancy now being accepted</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Applications-for-Thirteenth-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy-now-being-accepted.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:54:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to host roundtable with nationally-renowned tax reform expert Grover Norquist</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-host-roundtable-with-nationally-renowned-tax-reform-expert-Grover-Norquist.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:39:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff in Raleigh County on Saturday for the late Jack Roop</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-Raleigh-County-on-Saturday-for-the-late-Jack-Roop.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:18:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to hold Tax Reform Roundtable with Mr. Grover Norquist and Mr. Stephen Moore</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Mr.-Stephen-Moore-to-join-Gov.-Justice's-Tax-Reform-Roundtable-on-Monday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:50:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog at Hinton Area Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-at-Hinton-Area-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:10:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces winners of 2023 lifetime license giveaway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-2023-lifetime-license-giveaway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:53:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice, Department of Education invite students to participate in Golden Horseshoe Knighting Bench Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice,-Department-of-Education-invite-students-to-participate-in-Golden-Horseshoe-Knighting-Bench.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 17:50:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces appointments of McHugh and Hubbard to Dept. of Administration positions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-appointments-of-McHugh-and-Hubbard-to-Dept.-of-Administration-positions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:55:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The 2023 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition winners announced</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/2023-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition-winners-announced.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:05:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Charles Richard Wilson to the 2nd Judicial Circuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Charles-Richard-Wilson-to-the-2nd-Judicial-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Thomas Hoxie to the 19th Judicial Circuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Thomas-Hoxie-to-the-19th-Judicial-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says January revenue surplus continues to show opportunity for tax cuts is now</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-January-revenue-surplus-continues-to-show-opportunity-for-tax-cuts-is-now.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:48:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates completion of I-70 bridge project in Wheeling</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-completion-of-I-70-bridge-project-in-Wheeling.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:38:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new innovative websites to help distribute grants and infrastructure funds in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-innovative-websites-to-help-distribute-grants-and-infrastructure-funds-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:21:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils 2023 West Virginia Vacation Guide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-2023-West-Virginia-Vacation-Guide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:53:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints William K. Marshall as Commissioner of West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-William-K.-Marshall-as-Commissioner-of-West-Virginia-Division-of-Corrections-and-Rehabilitation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:45:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 50% personal income tax cut</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-cheers-House-passage-of-50-personal-income-tax-cut.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:54:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19 - January 2023</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-tests-positive-for-COVID-19---January-2023.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:25:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces two counties added to CIS program; three new schools to receive Friends With Paws therapy dogs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-two-counties-added-to-CIS-program;-three-new-schools-to-receive-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:06:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proposes huge personal income tax cut during 2023 State of the State</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proposes-huge-personal-income-tax-cut-during-2023-State-of-the-State.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:08:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces petition for the designation of Boone, Clay, Hampshire, Monroe, and Preston Counties as HUBZones</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-petition-for-the-designation-of-Boone,-Clay,-Hampshire,-Monroe,-and-Preston-Counties-as-HUBZones.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:58:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers his 2023 West Virginia State of the State Address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-his-2023-West-Virginia-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:55:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to deliver State of the State Address Wednesday night</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-deliver-State-of-the-State-Address-Wednesday-night.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:08:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces appointment of longtime Marion County educator as Executive Director of School Building Authority</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-appointment-of-longtime-Marion-County-educator-as-Executive-Director-of-School-Building-Authority.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:07:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says another month of revenue surplus means major tax cuts on the way</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-another-month-of-revenue-surplus-means-major-tax-cuts-on-the-way.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:32:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties ahead of winter storm; declares Friday a full-day holiday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-winter-storm;-declares-Friday-a-full-day-holiday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:59:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Form Energy will site first American battery manufacturing plant in Weirton</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Form-Energy-will-site-first-American-battery-manufacturing-plant-in-Weirton.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:04:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia National Guard partners with Communities In Schools to distribute 8,000 Christmas gifts to students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/West-Virginia-National-Guard-partners-with-Communities-In-Schools-to-distribute-8,000-Christmas-gifts-to-students-across-36.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of storm</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-in-West-Virginia-ahead-of-storm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:44:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Perri Jo DeChristopher as judge for the Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit serving Monongalia County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Perri-Jo-DeChristopher-as-judge-for-the-Seventeenth-Judicial-Court-Circuit-serving-Monongalia-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:55:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $6,000 raise for WVDNR Police Officers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$6,000-raise-for-WVDNR-Police-Officers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:24:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamations declaring extended half-day holidays for Christmas and New Year’s for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamations-declaring-extended-half-day-holidays-for-Christmas-and-New-Year’s-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:59:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice annouces West Virginia seat belt usage rate hits all-time high</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/-West-Virginia-seat-belt-usage-rate-hits-all-time-high.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:10:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces more than $548 million in bridge funding under federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-more-than-$548-million-in-bridge-funding-under-federal-Infrastructure-Investment-and-Jobs-Act.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to become first state in the country to digitize vehicle titles</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-to-become-first-state-in-the-country-to-digitize-vehicle-titles.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:07:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice partners with PRODIGI to extend service to 1,455 homes in Preston County; connections underway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-partners-with-PRODIGI-to-extend-service-to-1,455-homes-in-Preston-County;-connections-underway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:16:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Dr.-Jeff-Coben-to-become-Interim-Secretary-of-DHHR;-Dr.-Marsh-and-Ret.-Maj.-Gen.-Jim-Hoyer-to-become.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:30:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Second Judicial Circuit Court vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Application-for-Second-Judicial-Circuit-Court-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:41:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Application-for-Nineteenth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:43:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces contract award for Hal Greer Boulevard renovations in Huntington</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-contract-award-for-Hal-Greer-Boulevard-renovations-in-Huntington.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:28:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Wayne Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-during-Pup-Rally-at-Wayne-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:09:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and Commercial Metals Company (CMC) announce new Micro Mill in Berkeley County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-Commercial-Metals-Company-(CMC)-announce-new-Micro-Mill-in-Berkeley-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints James Bailey as Secretary of Commerce</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-James-Bailey-as-Secretary-of-Commerce.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 20:40:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice partners with Comcast to connect 2,100+ unserved West Virginia homes and businesses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-partners-with-Comcast-to-connect-2,100+-unserved-West-Virginia-homes-and-businesses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:31:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-Flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Wednesday,-Dec.-7,-in-honor-of-National-Pearl-Har.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:22:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of the 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition, Best Bow Christmas Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-winners-of-the-2022-First-Lady-Student-Ornament-Competition,-Best-Bow-Christmas-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:12:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce 4th annual lifetime license giveaway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDNR-announce-4th-annual-lifetime-license-giveaway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:09:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says revenue collections continue to exceed expectations in an incredible way</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Revenue-collections-continue-to-exceed-expectations-in-an-incredible-way.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:49:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Joyful Night celebration scheduled for Saturday evening – Dec. 3, 2022 – at the State Capitol Complex</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Annual-Joyful-Night-celebration-scheduled-for-Saturday-evening-–-Dec.-3,-2022-–-at-the-State-Capitol-Complex.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:08:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Frank Foster as Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Frank-Foster-as-Director-of-the-Office-of-Miners’-Health,-Safety-and-Training.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:34:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $1 million to West Virginia food banks for third year in a row</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$1-million-to-West-Virginia-food-banks-for-third-year-in-a-row.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:48:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces plans to renovate WV Turnpike travel plazas, construction to begin in February 2023</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-plans-to-renovate-WV-Turnpike-travel-plazas,-construction-to-begin-in-February-2023.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:31:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies to invest $60m in Wyoming County to extract rare earth metals from coal impoundments</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Omnis-Sublimation-Recovery-Technologies-to-invest-$60m-in-Wyoming-County-to-extract-rare-earth-metal.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:10:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice unveils official 2022 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-unveils-official-2022-Limited-Edition-Christmas-Ornament.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 16:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-announces-start-of-buck-firearms-season,-return-of-Big-Buck-Photo-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:39:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Lenore PK-8 School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-during-Pup-Rally-at-Lenore-PK-8-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 23:31:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2022 Military and First Responder recognition trees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-invite-West-Virginians-to-submit-photos-for-2022-Military-and-First-Responder-recognition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:42:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Morgantown Christmas Tree Farmer donates Canaan Firs to Capitol Complex</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Morgantown-Christmas-Tree-Farmer-donates-Canaan-Firs-to-Capitol-Complex.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice receives top-to-bottom report on DHHR</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-receives-top-to-bottom-report-on-DHHR.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:40:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Capitol dome will 'Light to Unite' in honor of Purple Heart Award anniversary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Capitol-dome-will-'Light-to-Unite'-in-honor-of-Purple-Heart-Award-anniversary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Paul-Coverdell-Forensic-Science-Improvement-Grant-Award.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Students invited to participate in annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Students-invited-to-participate-in-annual-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOT hold groundbreaking ceremony for Culloden Interchange Roads to Prosperity project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDOT-hold-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-Culloden-Interchange-Roads-to-Prosperity-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Capitol dome to ‘go teal’ on Nov. 3rd for Alzheimer’s Awareness</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Capitol-dome-to-‘go-teal’-on-Nov.-3rd-for-Alzheimer’s-Awareness.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:57:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia really cooking after another month of huge surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-really-cooking-after-another-month-of-huge-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 20:12:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOH celebrate opening of westbound lanes on new Nitro WWI Memorial Bridge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDOH-celebrate-opening-of-westbound-lanes-on-new-Nitro-WWI-Memorial-Bridge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:08:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces expanded West Virginia State Parks discounts available to veterans and active military personnel</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-expanded-West-Virginia-State-Parks-discounts-available-to-veterans-and-active-duty-military-personne.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:33:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $1.2 million in Justice Assistance Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$1.2-million-in-Justice-Assistance-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:43:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Grant County seniors through Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$100,000-check-to-Grant-County-seniors-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-Senior-Center-Edition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 03:21:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Lyndsey Matschat as judge for Twenty-Fourth Family Court Circuit serving Berkeley and Jefferson count</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Lyndsey-Matschat-as-judge-for-Twenty-Fourth-Family-Court-Circuit-serving-Berkeley-and-Jefferson-count.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:28:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia State Capitol joins in National Lights On Afterschool campaign, set to turn blue on Oct. 20</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/West-Virginia-State-Capitol-joins-in-National-Lights-On-Afterschool-campaign,-set-to-turn-blue-on-Oct.-20.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:30:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces completion of major Bowden Hatchery upgrades</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-completion-of-major-Bowden-Hatchery-upgrades.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:19:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits GameChanger Prevention Education Program pilot school to check-in on progress</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-GameChanger-Prevention-Education-Program-pilot-school-to-check-in-on-progress.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:29:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice kicks off 2022 Fall Trout Stocking and Monster Trout Stocking Program and Contest at Cacapon Resort State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-kicks-off-2022-Fall-Trout-Stocking-and-Monster-Trout-Stocking-Program-and-Contest-at-Cacapon-Resort-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:33:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Summer 2022 flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-requests-Presidential-Disaster-Declaration-for-Summer-2022-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:55:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces New Fall Monster Trout Stocking Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-New-Fall-Monster-Trout-Stocking-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:38:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice invites West Virginians to create bows for the 2022 Best Bow Christmas Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-invites-West-Virginians-to-create-bows-for-the-2022-Best-Bow-Christmas-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:38:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Monongalia County seniors</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$100,000-check-to-Monongalia-County-seniors.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:05:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces legislation to eliminate car tax immediately without Amendment 2</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Legislation-To-Eliminate-Car-Tax-Immediately-Without-Amendment-2.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:47:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice Invites Students To Create Ornaments For The 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-Invites-Students-To-Create-Ornaments-For-The-2022-First-Lady-Student-Ornament-Competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:04:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, all West Virginians celebrate fifth anniversary of Roads to Prosperity program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-all-West-Virginians-celebrate-fifth-anniversary-of-Roads-to-Prosperity-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:34:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and Hatfield-McCoy Trails announce Fall Giveaway for two brand-new UTV’s</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-Hatfield-McCoy-Trails-announce-Fall-Giveaway-for-two-brand-new-UTV’s.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:19:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice hosts informative luncheon for counties not yet involved in Communities In Schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-Hosts-Informative-Luncheon-For-Counties-Not-Yet-Involved-In-Communities-In-Schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:09:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice joins City of Lewisburg to break ground on $63 million water project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-joins-City-of-Lewisburg-to-break-ground-on-$63-million-water-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:07:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses prove West Virginia ready for personal income tax cut</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Record-setting-revenue-surpluses-prove-West-Virginia-ready-for-personal-income-tax-cut.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:27:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness ahead of Hurricane Ian</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Preparedness-ahead-of-Hurricane-Ian.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:47:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDEP announce 21 communities to receive over $9.2 million to remove abandoned and dilapidated structures</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDEP-announce-21-communities-to-receive-over-$9.2-million-to-remove-abandoned-and-dilapidated-structures.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:37:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $13.8 million to complete new Marshall baseball stadium</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$13.8-million-to-complete-new-Marshall-baseball-stadium.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:12:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Debuts Cranberry Corridor As Newest Route Of West Virginia’s Mountain Rides Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Debuts-Cranberry-Corridor-As-Newest-Route-Of-West-Virginia’s-Mountain-Rides-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:54:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for Wheeling Streetscape project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-Wheeling-Streetscape-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:49:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces start of West Virginia’s deer archery, crossbow seasons</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-start-of-West-Virginia’s-deer-archery,-crossbow-seasons.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 16:05:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia Bids to Host 2024 Olympic Diving Trials</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-Bids-to-Host-2024-Olympic-Diving-Trials.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:27:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces statewide Quail Stocking Initiative restoring Bobwhite Quail across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-statewide-Quail-Stocking-Initiative-restoring-Bobwhite-Quail-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:21:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice Introduces Two New Friends With Paws Therapy Dogs In Pup Rallies</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-Introduces-Two-New-Friends-With-Paws-Therapy-Dogs-In-Pup-Rallies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:35:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor of Queen Elizabeth II</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-immediately-in-honor-of-Queen-Elizabeth-II.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:10:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice announce launch of Communities In Schools West Virginia website</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-announce-launch-of-Communities-In-Schools-West-Virginia-website.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:57:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $55.3 million in grant funding for major broadband projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$55.3-million-in-grant-funding-for-major-broadband-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:34:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia tourism spending exceeding pre-pandemic levels</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-West-Virginia-tourism-spending-exceeding-pre-pandemic-levels.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:16:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Pineville Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-in-Pup-Rally-at-Pineville-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:20:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: BHE Renewables and WV announce $500m investment to build global aerospace manufacturing hub powered by renewable energy microgrid</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-BHE-Renewables-and-WV-announce-$500m-investment-to-build-global-aerospace-manufacturing-hub-powered-by-renewa.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:33:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils mobile ambulance simulators that will provide EMS training opportunities across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-mobile-ambulance-simulators-that-will-provide-EMS-training-opportunities-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:16:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $16.8 million in VOCA grants; funding replenished after federal cuts last year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$16.8-million-in-VOCA-grants-funding-replenished-after-federal-cuts-last-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:59:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Monday, Sept. 12</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-Legislature-on-Monday,-Sept.-12.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:55:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares Saturday as Bob Huggins Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-Saturday-as-Bob-Huggins-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:11:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Sunday, September 11 for Heroes Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-on-Sunday,-September-11-for-Heroes-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 18:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Twenty-Fourth Family Court Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Application-for-Twenty-Fourth-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 19:13:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration to be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve Sept. 10-11</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-National-Hunting-and-Fishing-Days-Celebration-to-be-held-at-Summit-Bechtel-Reserve-Sept.-10-11.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:34:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Gabriel and Stansbury to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Gabriel-and-Stansbury-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:32:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:53:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Countdown to Gauley Season begins</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Countdown-to-Gauley-Season-begins.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:25:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $5m check to Monroe County for courthouse renovations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$5m-check-to-Monroe-County-for-courthouse-renovations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:39:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice pleads with Senate to give our hard working West Virginians a tax break</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-August-brings-more-record-setting-revenue-surpluses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:29:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Pure Watercraft Reveals Plan to Assemble Zero-Emission, All-Electric Watercraft in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Pure-Watercraft-Reveals-Plan-to-Assemble-Zero-Emission,-All-Electric-Watercraft-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:24:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Andrew Anderson to 35th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Andrew-Anderson-to-35th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:13:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice announce next seven schools to receive Friends With Paws therapy dogs for Fall 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-announce-next-seven-schools-to-receive-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dogs-for-Fall-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:48:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha and Fayette counties due to flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-Kanawha-and-Fayette-counties-due-to-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:55:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: August 11, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-August-11-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:16:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOT transfer Heartland Intermodal Gateway facility to Wayne County Commission</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-and-WVDOT-transfer-Heartland-Intermodal-Gateway-facility-to-Wayne-County-Commission.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:35:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Following legislative inaction on locality pay for correctional officers, Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency to address jail staffing shortages</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Following-legislative-inaction-on-locality-pay-for-correctional-officers-Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:55:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates grand opening of new West Virginia Taxpayer Engagement Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-grand-opening-of-new-West-Virginia-Taxpayer-Engagement-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:17:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces another $6 million in grant funding for major broadband projects spanning Kanawha, Jackson, and Lincoln counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-another-6-million-in-grant-funding-for-major-broadband-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:59:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: August 9, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-August-9-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 18:54:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces award of Wheeling Streetscape project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-award-of-Wheeling-Streetscape-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:21:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice’s Administration as Senior Advisor</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Larry-Pack-to-join-Gov.-Justice’s-Administration-as-Senior-Advisor.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:00:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: August 4, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-August-4-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:43:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday to take place Friday, August 5 – Monday, August 8</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Sales-Tax-Holiday-to-take-place-August-5-8-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:27:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Robert Ilderton as judge for Ninth Family Court Circuit serving Logan County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-appoints-Robert-Ilderton-as-judge-for-Ninth-Family-Court-Circuit-serving-Logan-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:36:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints David Jackson as judge for Second Family Court Circuit serving Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-appoints-David-Jackson-as-judge-for-Second-Family-Court-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:34:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: August 2, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-August-2-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:57:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses continue into new Fiscal Year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-Record-setting-revenue-surpluses-continue-into-new-Fiscal-Year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:08:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $3.3 million in Weatherization Assistance Program grants to improve energy efficiency of homes across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-Weatherization-Assistance-Program-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:04:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for new section of Coalfields Expressway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-section-of-Coalfields-Expressway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2022 17:29:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-statement-July-29-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 02:36:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia State Resiliency Office (WVSRO) Job Posting</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/West-Virginia-State-Resiliency-Office-Job-Posting.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:45:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 28, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-28-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:16:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FLOOD RESPONSE: Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for six counties; WV National Guard deployed to respond to major flooding in Kentucky</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-six-counties-WVNG-deployed-to-respond-to-major-flooding-in-KY.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:50:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 10% permanent personal income tax cut</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-cheers-House-passage-of-10-percent-permanent-personal-income-tax-cut.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:45:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 26, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-26-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:10:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potential flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-potential-flooding-july-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:41:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice amends Special Session Call; asks Legislature to clarify and modernize abortion-related laws in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-amends-Special-Session-Call-asking-Legislature-to-clarify-and-modernize-abortion-related-laws.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:14:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement from the Office of Governor Jim Justice on meeting with Senate today</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Statement-from-the-Office-of-Governor-Jim-Justice-on-meeting-with-Senate-today.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2022 22:09:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 22, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-22-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:41:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-Workers-Compensation-insurance-rates-drop-for-18th-straight-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:16:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, First Lady announce five new counties added to Communities In Schools program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-First-Lady-announce-five-new-counties-added-to-Communities-In-Schools-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:26:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice #5 highest approval rating in nation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-5th-highest-approval-rating-in-nation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:20:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls Special Session on Monday, July 25, for Legislature to consider his personal income tax cut proposal</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-calls-Special-Session-on-Monday-July-25-for-Legislature-to-consider-personal-income-tax-cut-proposal.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:24:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 19, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-19-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces another $20.8 million in grant funding for major broadband projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-more-grant-funding-for-major-broadband-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:45:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $18.1 million in ARC grant awards for projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-over-18-million-in-ARC-grant-awards-for-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:35:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for McDowell County due to flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-McDowell-County-due-to-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:49:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 14, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-14-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:58:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 12, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-12-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:14:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 8, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-8-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:23:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-awards-over-1-million-in-STOP-Violence-Against-Women-Act-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:34:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $871,000 in grants to improve response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-awards-grants-to-improve-response-to-domestic-violence-dating-violence-sexual-assault-and-stalking.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:29:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proposes 10% personal income tax cut</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-proposes-10-percent-personal-income-tax-cut.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:25:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: July 5, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-July-5-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:50:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Babydog honor retiring Forestry bloodhound after 10 years of decorated service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-Babydog-honor-retiring-Forestry-bloodhound-after-10-years-of-decorated-service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:16:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WEST VIRGINIA MEMORIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR HERSHEL “WOODY” WILLIAMS, AMERICA’S LAST WWII MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/WEST-VIRGINIA-MEMORIAL-ARRANGEMENTS-FOR-HERSHEL-WOODY-WILLIAMS.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 18:41:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling in major climate case</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-applauds-US-Supreme-Court-ruling-in-major-climate-case.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:14:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: June 30, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-30-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:12:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Woody Williams as first inductee into the new West Virginia Military Hall of Fame</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-Woody-Williams-as-first-inductee-into-the-new-West-Virginia-Military-Hall-of-Fame.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:12:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice debuts Capitol Circle as newest route of West Virginia’s Mountain Rides program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-debuts-Capitol-Circle-as-newest-route-of-West-Virginia-Mountain-Rides-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:19:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-all-US-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-immediately-in-honor-of-Woody-Williams.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:52:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on death of American Hero and West Virginia native Woody Williams</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-American-Hero-and-West-Virginia-native-Woody-Williams.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:36:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: June 28, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-28-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:28:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling returning abortion law to the states</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-applauds-US-Supreme-Court-ruling-returning-abortion-law-to-the-states.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia pediatrician discusses importance of vaccinating eligible children</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-24-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:38:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates and thanks Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch for his service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-congratulates-and-thanks-Commerce-Secretary-Ed-Gaunch-for-his-service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:27:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bluefield Area Transit Regional Transfer Station</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-attends-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-Bluefield-Area-Transit-Regional-Transfer-Station.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:40:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Melissa Decker to lead West Virginia’s new D.C. Office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-Melissa-Decker-to-lead-new-DC-Office-for-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:43:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Lorrie Smith as new State Workforce Resiliency Officer</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-appoints-Lorrie-Smith-as-new-State-Workforce-Resiliency-Officer.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Second Family Court Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Application-for-Second-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:32:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Ninth Family Court Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Application-for-Ninth-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:33:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Pandemic Response Leadership Team discusses vaccinations becoming available for children ages 6 months and older</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-22-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:40:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Department of Tourism announce nine larger-than-life Almost Heaven swings at scenic locations across West Virginia </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-Department-of-Tourism-announce-nine-larger-than-life-Almost-Heaven-swings-at-scenic-locations-across-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:05:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Mingo County due to severe storm damage</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-Mingo-County-due-to-severe-storm-damage.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:53:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces grand prize winning recipe in West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-grand-prize-winning-recipe-in-West-Virginia-Birthday-Cake-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:17:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WEST VIRGINIA DAY: State’s 159th birthday celebration scheduled for noon on Monday, June 20, at Culture Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/-WEST-VIRGINIA-DAY-States-159th-birthday-celebration-scheduled-for-Noon-on-Monday-June-20-2022-at-Culture-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:56:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>8 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia YET AGAIN breaks state record for lowest unemployment rate ever</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/8-IN-A-ROW-Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-YET-AGAIN-breaks-state-record-for-lowest-unemployment-rate-ever.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:03:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia “ready to go” if and when federal government approves vaccine for children under 5</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-15-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:51:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Ohio County due to severe storm damage</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-Ohio-County-due-to-severe-storm-damage.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:48:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces initiative to recruit, train, and strengthen West Virginia’s EMS workforce</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-initiative-to-recruit-train-and-strengthen-West-Virginias-EMS-workforce.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:23:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jarred Cannon to 22nd District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-appoints-Jarred-Cannon-to-22nd-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:11:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces first three Economic Enhancement Grant recipients awarded over $12.8 million for water and wastewater infrastructure projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-first-three-Economic-Enhancement-Grant-recipients-awarded-over-12-million.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:22:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces WVDEP’s Brownfield Revolving Fund program provides first low-interest loan to City of Wheeling</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-WVDEP-Brownfield-Revolving-Fund-program-provides-first-low-interest-loan-to-City-of-Wheeling.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:10:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia surpasses 7,000 COVID deaths, but case numbers improve slightly</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-surpasses-7000-COVID-deaths-but-case-numbers-improve-slightly.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:20:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2022 as State holiday in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-Juneteenth-2022-as-State-holiday-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:02:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend to take place this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Free-Fishing-Weekend-to-take-place-June-11-12-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 12:50:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Victories in court prove “we made the right decisions” in initial pandemic response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-8-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:55:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Nicholas County to half-staff on Wednesday, June 8, in honor of Deputy Tom Baker</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-Nicholas-County-Deputy-Tom-Baker.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:34:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $5.4 million in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-awards-West-Virginia-Community-Corrections-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:17:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $2.1 million in Child Advocacy Center Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-awards-Child-Advocacy-Center-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:19:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We don’t want this thing to keep sliding and getting worse”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-6-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:12:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates opening of WVDNR’s Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-opening-of-WVDNR-Claudia-L-Workman-Wildlife-Education-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:38:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: With increased access to at-home testing kits, West Virginia to scale back free community testing events</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-June-2-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:45:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Lewis County High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-introduces-newest-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-in-Pup-Rally-at-Lewis-County-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 22:21:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Kelly Gilmore Codispoti as judge for Seventh Judicial Circuit serving Logan County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-appoints-Kelly-Gilmore-Codispoti-as-judge-for-Seventh-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Logan-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia BREAKS ALL-TIME STATE RECORD for revenue collections through May</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-West-Virginia-BREAKS-ALL-TIME-STATE-RECORD-for-revenue-collections-through-May.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:25:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Doctors confirm Lyme disease diagnosis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-Doctors-confirm-Lyme-disease-diagnosis.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:27:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports national COVID-19 cases six times higher than one year ago</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-national-COVID-19-cases-six-times-higher-than-one-year-ago.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 20:42:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-all-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-Memorial-Day-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 16:35:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement, postpones COVID-19 briefing until next week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-statement-postpones-COVID-19-briefing-until-next-week.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 22:06:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Saturday, May 28</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-and-through-Saturday-May-28.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 16:32:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces two new WV GameChanger schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-two-new-WV-GameChanger-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 22:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia receives over $72.1 million to expand WV Capital Access Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-West-Virginia-receives-over-72-million-to-expand-WV-Capital-Access-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 13:04:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: FDA authorizes booster dose for children ages 5-11 who are five months removed from primary vaccine series</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-May-19-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 19:26:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Birthday-Cake-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 13:17:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia AGAIN breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/7-IN-A-ROW-Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-AGAIN-breaks-record-for-lowest-unemployment-rate-in-state-history.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 18:05:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice debuts Seneca Skyway as first route of new West Virginia Mountain Rides program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-debuts-Seneca-Skyway-as-first-route-of-new-West-Virginia-Mountain-Rides-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 16:44:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Monroe County seniors through Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-presents-check-to-Monroe-County-seniors-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-Senior-Center-Edition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 19:00:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: New features on Vaccine Due Date Calculator demonstrated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-New-features-on-Vaccine-Due-Date-Calculator-demonstrated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 17:08:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice presents Rhododendron Award to volunteer and Logan community leader Amber Miller-Belcher</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-presents-Rhododendron-Award-to-volunteer-and-Logan-community-leader-Amber-Miller-Belcher.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 19:47:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of Golden Horseshoe Sword Smithing Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-winners-of-Golden-Horseshoe-Sword-Smithing-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 21:41:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: More than 20,000 West Virginians used the Vaccine Calculator this week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-More-than-20,000-West-Virginians-used-the-Vaccine-Calculator-this-week.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 15:25:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces massive road project to connect Welch with Coalfields Expressway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-massive-road-project-to-connect-Welch-with-Coalfields-Expressway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 21:11:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-in-remembrance-of-the-one-million-Americ.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 16:44:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Lincoln County seniors through Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$100,000-check-to-Lincoln-County-seniors-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-Senior-Center-Edition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 21:48:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice inducted into June Harless Hall of Fame</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-inducted-into-June-Harless-Hall-of-Fame.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 23:47:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Seventh Judicial Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Application-for-Seventh-Judicial-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 13:51:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-flags-at-State-Capitol-and-in-Braxton-County-to-half-staff-May-10-2022-in-honor-of-John-Forbush.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 15:44:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice surveys flood damaged areas in Huntington</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-surveys-flood-damaged-areas-in-Huntington.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 18:56:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-Coronavirus-Czar-urge-WVians-to-use-Vaccine-Calculator.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 20:16:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for three counties affected by flooding; State of Preparedness remains in effect</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-ahead-of-potential-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 20:48:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice pledges State of West Virginia’s full support for proposed Harmony Grove I-79 Interchange project near Morgantown</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-pledges-full-West-Virginia-support-for-proposed-Harmony-Grove-I-79-Interchange-project-near-Morgantown.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 13:14:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia small business owner wins 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year Award for the first time in state history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/West-Virginia-small-business-owner-wins-2022-National-Small-Business-Person-of-the-Year-Award-for-the-first-time-ever.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 18:06:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Over 6,400 West Virginians have received their first vaccine dose within the past month</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Over-6400-West-Virginians-have-received-their-first-vaccine-dose-within-the-past-month.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 19:34:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: WorkForce West Virginia and WV Community and Technical College System partnering with Chemours to help workers earn degree</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-WorkForce-West-Virginia-and-WV-Community-and-Technical-College-System-partnering-with-Chemours.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 14:15:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Congressman McKinley announce nanocrystalline metals company Veloxint moving to Ohio County, WV; expected to create 200-300 new jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-Congressman-McKinley-announce-nanocrystalline-metals-company-Veloxint-moving-to-Ohio-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 22:45:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates completion of over $8 million in upgrades at Pipestem Resort State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-completion-of-over-8-million-in-upgrades-at-Pipestem-Resort-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 18:17:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces BIGGEST SINGLE-MONTH REVENUE SURPLUS OF ALL-TIME</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-April-2022-record-revenue-collections.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 15:00:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Special Session bills</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-signs-Special-Session-bills.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 16:03:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports map still nearly all-green despite small uptick in case numbers, hospitalizations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-reports-map-still-nearly-all-green-despite-small-uptick-in-case-numbers-hospitalizations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 17:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Military Signing Day at James Monroe High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-Military-Signing-Day-at-James-Monroe-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:49:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports that Moderna is seeking FDA approval of its vaccine for use in children under 6 years old</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-reports-that-Moderna-is-seeking-FDA-approval-of-its-vaccine-for-use-in-children-under-6.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:12:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases results of DHS investigation into conditions at Southern Regional Jail</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-releases-results-of-DHS-investigation-into-conditions-at-Southern-Regional-Jail.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:45:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Charles Lorensen to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Charles-Lorensen-to-West-Virginia-Intermediate-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:19:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates grand opening of $16.5 million PepsiCo Beverages distribution center in Ona</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-grand-opening-of-PepsiCo-Beverages-distribution-center-in-Ona.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:18:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We need to keep pulling the rope together, because there’s no way this thing is just flat gone.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-April-25-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:16:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates completion of $5.7 million in upgrades at North Bend State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-completion-of-over-5-million-in-upgrades-at-North-Bend-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia National Guard to provide Ukraine military with armored vehicles</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-National-Guard-to-provide-Ukraine-military-with-armored-vehicles.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 20:23:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues to urge boosters; celebrates extension of federal support for National Guard pandemic response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-April-22-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:07:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls Special Session of Legislature on Monday, April 25, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-Legislature-on-Monday-April-25-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:52:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $5.7 million in CDBG-CV grant awards for projects to combat COVID-19 across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-CDBG-CV-grant-awards-for-projects-to-combat-COVID-19.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice: Buckhannon Academy Elementary School welcomes new therapy dog through Friends With Paws program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-Buckhannon-Academy-Elementary-School-welcomes-new-therapy-dog-through-Friends-With-Paws-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:15:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues to urge 2nd booster shot for eligible West Virginians, especially those 50 and older</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-April-19-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:34:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill seat on Intermediate Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/JVAC-releases-names-of-applicants-seeking-to-fill-seat-on-Intermediate-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:26:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: “These variants are going to keep coming. You don’t need to be another one of these people who we lose.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-April-13-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:04:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>6 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia yet again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/6-IN-A-ROW-Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-yet-again-breaks-record-for-lowest-unemployment-rate-in-state-history.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:04:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “It is so, so important for you to get your booster shots”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-says-it-is-so-so-important-for-you-to-get-your-booster-shots.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:19:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice introduce first Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Welch Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-introduce-first-Friends-With-Paws-therapy-dog-in-Pup-Rally-at-Welch-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:00:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice encourages 2nd booster shot for those who are eligible</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-encourages-2nd-booster-shot-for-those-who-are-eligible.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:21:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Haley Bunn to WV Supreme Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Haley-Bunn-to-WV-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 2022 Statewide Paving Program; unveils online project map</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-2022-Statewide-Paving-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:19:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces plans for 2022 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-plans-for-2022-Bunny-Brunch-and-Easter-Celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:02:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Despite case count dipping below 300, Gov. Justice warns, “Whatever we do, we can’t drop our guard”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Despite-case-count-dipping-below-300-Governor-Justice-warns-Whatever-we-do-we-cannot-drop-our-guard.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:59:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates Klöckner Pentaplast on multimillion-dollar expansion of West Virginia facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-congratulates-kp-on-multimillion-dollar-expansion-of-West-Virginia-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:39:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Record-breaking year of revenue collections continues in March</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-record-breaking-year-of-revenue-collections-continues-in-March.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:35:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: CDC recommends 2nd booster dose for those ages 50+ who are four months removed from 1st booster</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-CDC-recommends-2nd-booster-for-those-ages-50+-four-months-removed-from-1st-booster.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:09:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs BUILD WV Act into law</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-signs-BUILD-WV-Act-into-law.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates WVU’s purchase of former Mylan plant in Morgantown</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-WVUs-purchase-of-former-Mylan-plant-in-Morgantown.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:02:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests new list of names from JVAC for Intermediate Court of Appeals appointment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-requests-new-list-of-names-from-JVAC-for-Intermediate-Court-of-Appeals-appointment.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:32:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice vetoes bill splitting DHHR, additional bills</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-vetoes-bill-splitting-DHHR-and-vetoes-additional-bills.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:56:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice vetoes SB 729; will call special session in April</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-announcement-March-29-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:20:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program now accepting applications, Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program still open</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-Homeowners-Rescue-Program-now-accepting-applications.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:58:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces historic redevelopment projects in Fayetteville</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-historic-redevelopment-projects-in-Fayetteville.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:53:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls on West Virginians to cheer on Glenville State women’s basketball team in National Championship game TONIGHT</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-calls-on-West-Virginians-to-cheer-on-Glenville-State-womens-basketball-team-in-National-Championship-game.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:33:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice announce Friends With Paws: West Virginia’s first statewide school therapy dog program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-announce-Friends-With-Paws-West-Virginias-first-statewide-school-therapy-dog-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:58:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice celebrates ALL-GREEN map</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-celebrates-ALL-GREEN-map.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 20:03:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates newest Jobs &amp; Hope graduates: “Hire these people!”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-newest-Jobs-and-Hope-graduates-saying-Hire-these-people.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-all-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-Madeleine-Albright.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:36:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice hosts ceremonial Gold Rush stocking, unveils commemorative coin celebrating event’s 5th anniversary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-hosts-ceremonial-Gold-Rush-stocking-unveils-commemorative-coin-celebrating-events-5th-anniversary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 23:40:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Homeowners Rescue Program; unveils new online Vaccination Due Date Calculator</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-announces-WV-Homeowners-Rescue-Program-unveils-new-online-Vaccination-Due-Date-Calculator.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:33:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $3.9 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-over-grant-funding-for-broadband-improvement-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:06:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports active cases reach lowest point in more than 620 days</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-reports-active-cases-reach-lowest-point-in-more-than-620-days.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:56:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Budget Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-signs-Budget-Bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nearly $23 million to support up to 600 new nursing students at education programs across the state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-nearly-23-million-to-support-up-to-600-new-nursing-students-at-education-programs-across-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:13:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on calls to suspend gas tax</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-statement-on-calls-to-suspend-gas-tax.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:25:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia continues to lead the tourism industry: Gov. Justice unveils the nation’s first multi-part vacation guide collection</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/West-Virginia-Governor-Jim-Justice-unveils-the-nations-first-multi-part-vacation-guide-collection.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:53:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history again</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-breaks-record-for-lowest-unemployment-rate-in-state-history-again.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:02:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia reaches #2 highest export growth rate in nation in 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-West-Virginia-reaches-2nd-highest-export-growth-rate-in-nation-in-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:25:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates groundbreaking of Omnis Building Technologies’ $40 million manufacturing facility in Bluefield</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-Omnis-Building-Technologies-manufacturing-facility-in-Bluefield.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:08:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia National Guard completes mission providing staffing support to hospitals across the state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-WV-National-Guard-completes-mission-providing-staffing-support-to-WV-hospitals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:36:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces return of West Virginia Gold Rush trout stockings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-return-of-West-Virginia-Gold-Rush-trout-stockings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:37:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests $5 million in aid for Ukraine children’s hospital bombed by Russia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-requests-5-million-in-aid-for-Ukraine-childrens-hospital-bombed-by-Russia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:14:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports active cases down 93% from peak in less than two months</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-March-11-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:11:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia will send surplus body armor to Ukraine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-will-send-surplus-body-armor-to-Ukraine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:38:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: President Biden must tap into West Virginia’s rich natural resources to make America energy independent again</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-says-Biden-must-tap-into-West-Virginias-rich-natural-resources-to-make-America-energy-independent-again.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:10:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces PepsiCo businesses to build two new facilities in West Virginia; total investment $32.5 million</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-PepsiCo-businesses-to-build-two-new-facilities-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 21:32:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WV VOAD host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Big Blue Bridge near Clendenin</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-and-WV-VOAD-host-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-Big-Blue-Bridge-near-Clendenin.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 23:26:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Although numbers “look significantly better,” Gov. Justice again urges West Virginians to get vaccinated and boosted</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-March-7-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls emergency meeting of Investment Management Board to discuss Russian investments</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-calls-emergency-meeting-of-Investment-Management-Board-to-discuss-Russian-investments.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:53:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Brett McMillion as Director of the WVDNR</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-appoints-Brett-McMillion-as-Director-of-the-WVDNR.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:37:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice observes two-year anniversary of first COVID briefing, State of Preparedness declaration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-March-4-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:29:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “It’s starting to feel like we are really, really getting out of this”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-says-it-is-starting-to-feel-like-we-are-really-really-getting-out-of-this.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:45:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDEP Sec. Ward announce over $24.7 million in AML Economic Revitalization Program grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-WVDEP-Secretary-Ward-announce-AML-Economic-Revitalization-Program-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:31:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor, First Lady Justice release book-reading for Read Across America Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-releases-book-reading-of-Take-Me-Home-Country-Roads-for-Read-Across-America-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:57:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces winners of 2022 Lifetime Hunting &amp; Fishing License Giveaway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-winners-of-2022-Lifetime-Hunting-and-Fishing-License-Giveaway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:37:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: February brings more record revenue surpluses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-February-brings-more-record-revenue-surpluses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:57:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia AGAIN breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-West-Virginia-AGAIN-breaks-record-for-lowest-unemployment-rate-in-state-history.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:04:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in McDowell County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-McDowell-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:15:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Executive Order banning sale of Russian produced liquor in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-Executive-Order-banning-sale-of-Russian-produced-liquor-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:18:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces WV Big Buck Photo Contest winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-WV-Big-Buck-Photo-Contest-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:57:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces third round of P-EBT benefits to be allocated to eligible West Virginia students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-announces-third-round-of-P-EBT-benefits-to-be-allocated-to-eligible-West-Virginia-students.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:39:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for 41 counties ahead of potential flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-declares-State-of-Preparedness-for-41-counties-ahead-of-potential-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:02:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces cases down more than 80% in one month: “We’re really making improvement”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/-COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-announces-cases-down-more-than-80-percent-in-one-month.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:02:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy – February 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Application-for-the-West-Virginia-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals-vacancy-–-February-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:54:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces completion of $9.5 million in upgrades at Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley Resort state parks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-completion-of-millions-in-upgrades-at-Blackwater-Falls-and-Canaan-Valley-Resort-state-parks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 19:32:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of Cheat River Bridge project on Corridor H</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-Cheat-River-Bridge-project-on-Corridor-H.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:04:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefitting dozens of communities across state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-over-8-million-in-Transportation-Alternatives-and-Recreational-Trails-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:37:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, COVID Czar say West Virginia could transition out of pandemic and into endemic “very soon”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-COVID-Czar-say-West-Virginia-could-transition-out-of-pandemic-and-into-endemic-very-soon.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:55:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov-Justice-orders-flags-at-State-Capitol-and-in-Hancock-County-to-half-staff-tomorrow.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 21:40:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice’s Blue Ribbon Task Force makes final recommendations for creating a clearer path to jobs for West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice’s-Blue-Ribbon-Task-Force-makes-final-recommendations-for-creating-a-clearer-path-to-jobs-for-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:27:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice denounces misleading report on Ethylene Oxide emissions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-denounces-misleading-report-on-Ethylene-Oxide-emissions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:37:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice’s investments in Tourism paying off: Hatfield-McCoy Trails set historic growth record in 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice’s-investments-in-Tourism-paying-off-Hatfield-McCoy-Trails-set-historic-growth-record-in-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:09:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: While ICU and ventilator numbers hold steady, overall case count continues to drop rapidly</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-While-ICU-and-ventilator-numbers-hold-steady-overall-case-count-continues-to-drop-rapidly.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:09:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia surpasses 6,000 COVID-related deaths, but case numbers continue sharp decline</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-surpasses-6000-COVID-related-deaths-but-case-numbers-continue-sharp-decline.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:11:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Omnis Building Technologies to build $40 million facility, create 150-300 jobs in Bluefield</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-Omnis-Building-Technologies-to-build-40-million-dollar-facility-create-150-300-jobs-in-Bluefield.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:02:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice again urges West Virginia renters to take advantage of tax-free financial support</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-February-11-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:46:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces State of West Virginia named to Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-State-of-West-Virginia-named-to-Forbes-list-of-Americas-Best-Employers-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:01:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice optimistic about improving numbers but continues to urge West Virginians to get boosted</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-optimistic-about-improving-numbers-but-continues-to-urge-West-Virginians-to-get-boosted.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:49:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Kanawha County to half-staff tomorrow in honor of former West Virginia Delegate Hoppy Shores</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-flags-at-State-Capitol-and-in-Kanawha-County-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-Hoppy-Shores.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 20:54:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice holds 300th briefing, discusses waning Omicron surge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-holds-300th-briefing-discusses-waning-Omicron-surge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:57:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces first cases of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant identified in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-announces-first-cases-of-BA-2-Omicron-sub-variant-identified-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice receives letter of resignation from Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-receives-letter-of-resignation-from-Supreme-Court-Justice-Evan-Jenkins.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:10:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Preston County to half-staff on Sunday, Feb. 6, in honor of PFC Zach Riffle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-flags-at-State-Capitol-and-in-Preston-County-to-half-staff-February-6-in-honor-of-PFC-Zach-Riffle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces addition of Greenbrier East &amp; Greenbrier West high schools to WV GameChanger Opioid and Substance Misuse Prevention Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-addition-of-Greenbrier-East-and-Greenbrier-West-High-Schools-to-WV-GameChanger-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:07:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia surpluses keeps breaking record after record</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-surpluses-keeps-breaking-record-after-record.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:53:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “Without that booster shot, you are becoming very exposed again.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-says-Without-that-booster-shot-you-are-becoming-very-exposed-again.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:54:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces winners of 2022 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-2022-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:02:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia requests waiver from federal vaccine mandate for rural healthcare workers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-announces-WV-to-request-waiver-from-federal-vaccine-mandate-for-rural-healthcare-workers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:32:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Job Jumpstart Program; will provide one-time $1,500 payments to West Virginians going back to work</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-Job-Jumpstart-Program-providing-one-time-1500-payment-to-West-Virginians-going-back-to-work.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:41:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces elimination of Workers’ Compensation Old Fund deficit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-elimination-of-Workers-Compensation-Old-Fund-deficit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:32:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We are flooding our hospitals.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-We-are-flooding-our-hospitals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:52:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2022 West Virginia State of the State address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/2022-West-Virginia-State-of-the-State-address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:31:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports most monoclonal antibody treatments discontinued by FDA</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-reports-most-monoclonal-antibody-treatments-discontinued-by-FDA.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:44:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: With hospitalizations nearing 1,000, Gov. Justice says the way to ensure the “best possible outcome” is getting vaccinated, boosted</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-With-hospitalizations-nearing-1,000,-Governor-Justice-says-get-vaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:20:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-at-State-Capitol-and-in-Harrison-County-to-half-staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:24:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Getting vaccinated and boosted “stacks the deck to keep you out of the hospital – I’m living proof.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-living-proof-getting-vaccinated-and-boosted-works.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:32:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia again breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-again-breaks-record-for-lowest-unemployment-rate-in-state-history.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:23:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to deliver State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-deliver-State-of-the-State-address-Thursday-January-27.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:43:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates and thanks WVDNR Director Steve McDaniel for his service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-and-thanks-WVDNR-Director-Steve-McDaniel-for-his-service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:44:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, WV National Guard report hundreds of Soldiers being trained to support hospital staff across state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-WV-National-Guard-report-hundreds-of-Soldiers-being-trained-to-support-hospital-staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:25:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $17.4 million in grant funding for broadband improvement projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$17.4-million-in-grant-funding-for-broadband-improvement-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:19:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice holds first briefing since contracting COVID-19; discusses his battle with the disease</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-holds-first-briefing-since-contracting-COVID-19-discusses-his-battle-with-the-disease.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:27:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia ahead of winter storm</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Preparedness-for-all-55-counties-in-West-Virginia-ahead-of-winter-storm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:36:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Marshall County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Marshall-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:12:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces GreenPower Motor Company to manufacture zero-emission, all-electric school buses in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-GreenPower-Motor-Company-to-manufacture-zero-emission,-all-electric-school-buses-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:07:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Nucor to make largest investment in West Virginia history</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Nucor-to-make-largest-investment-in-West-Virginia-history.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:32:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs immediate assistance by West Virginia National Guard to relieve stressed hospital system</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-immediate-assistance-by-West-Virginia-National-Guard-to-relieve-stressed-hospital-system.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:47:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces expanded West Virginia University Health System and Owens &amp; Minor strategic partnership</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-expanded-West-Virginia-University-Health-System-and-Owens-&amp;-Minor-strategic-partnership-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers 2022 State of the State message to Legislature</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-2022-State-of-the-State-message-to-Legislature.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:39:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-deliver-State-of-the-State-Address-Wednesday-night.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:16:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice tests positive for COVID-19 - January 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-tests-positive-for-COVID-19.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 23:22:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-Legislature.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 03:36:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia seeking federal permission to offer 4th dose of COVID vaccine to state’s at-risk population</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-seeking-federal-permission-to-offer-4th-dose-of-COVID-vaccine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:41:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia once again named top ten travel destination for 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-once-again-named-top-ten-travel-destination-for-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:53:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We cannot afford to become numb”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-says-We-cannot-afford-to-become-numb.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:22:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>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</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-at-State-Capitol-and-in-Wyoming-County-to-half-staff-on-Thursday-in-honor-of-Sue-Cline.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:47:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Revenue growth in West Virginia continues to set records</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Revenue-growth-in-West-Virginia-continues-to-set-records.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:24:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice directs state health officials to continue monitoring Omicron numbers and hospital bed availability</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-directs-state-health-officials-to-continue-monitoring-Omicron-numbers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:44:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after passing of former State Senator Sue Cline</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-passing-of-former-State-Senator-Sue-Cline.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:24:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice makes history; announces first-ever appointments to WV Intermediate Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-makes-history-announces-first-ever-appointments-to-WV-Intermediate-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:48:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice renews call for West Virginians to get vaccinated or boosted as Omicron variant begins to spread in-state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-renews-call-for-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated-or-boosted-as-Omicron-variant-begins-spread.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:31:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What they’re saying: Gov. Justice announces first-ever appointments to WV Intermediate Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/What-they’re-saying-Gov.-Justice-announces-first-ever-appointments-to-WV-Intermediate-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:18:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, religious leaders hold statewide Day of Prayer and Hope service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-religious-leaders-hold-statewide-Day-of-Prayer-and-Hope-service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 18:43:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on allocation of remaining CARES Act funds</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-provides-update-on-allocation-of-remaining-CARES-Act-funds.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:24:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, religious leaders to hold virtual statewide Day of Prayer and Hope service Thursday, Dec. 23, at 10:00 a.m.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-Justice-religious-leaders-to-hold-virtual-statewide-Day-of-Prayer-and-Hope-service-Wednesday-December-23-at-10am.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:49:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces program to improve education, retention, and recruitment of nurses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-Justice-announces-program-to-improve-education-retention-and-recruitment-of-nurses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 22:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Michael Honaker to 42nd District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Michael-Honaker-to-42nd-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:58:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice, First Lady, and Babydog present $100,000 check, host party for students at Matewan Grade School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Gov-Justice-First-Lady-and-Babydog-present-check-host-party-for-students-at-Matewan-Grade-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 01:02:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces another historic 5% pay raise for teachers and state employees, plus one-time 2.5% INFLATOCINE bonus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-another-historic-5-pay-raise-for-teachers-and-state-employees,-plus-one-time-2.5-INFLATOCINE-bonus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:16:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor, state health officials announce first case of Omicron variant identified in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-and-state-health-officials-announce-first-case-of-Omicron-variant-identified-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:33:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice announces final prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – December 15, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Governor-Justice-announces-final-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-December-15-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice celebrates anniversary of vaccine arrival in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-celebrates-anniversary-of-vaccine-arrival-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:16:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia sets yet another state record for lowest unemployment rate ever</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-sets-yet-another-state-record-for-lowest-unemployment-rate-ever.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:03:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Hardesty to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Hardesty-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:26:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice and Babydog present $50,000 check, host party for students at East Hardy Early Middle School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Gov.-Justice-and-Babydog-present-$50,000-check,-host-party-for-students-at-East-Hardy-Early-Midd.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:08:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces completion of Lost River State Park cabin renovations, $151 million in upgrades across state parks system</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-completion-of-Lost-River-State-Park-cabin-renovations,-$151-million-in-upgrades-across-state-parks-s.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice stresses the importance of booster shots as cold weather approaches</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-stresses-the-importance-of-booster-shots-as-cold-weather-approaches.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:30:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – December 8, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Gov.-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-–-December-8,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:00:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $3.9 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 84 agencies across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$3.9-million-in-Victims-of-Crime-Act-grants-to-84-agencies-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:04:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as full-day state holidays for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-Christmas-Eve-and-New-Year’s-Eve-as-full-day-state-holidays-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:30:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces Do It For Babydog: Senior Center Edition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-Do-It-For-Babydog-Senior-Center-Edition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:03:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and WV Game Changers Announce Launch Of Innovative Prevention Education Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-WV-Game-Changers-Announce-Launch-Of-Innovative-Prevention-Education-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:18:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and WVDNR announce third annual Hunting &amp; Fishing License Giveaway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-WVDNR-announce-third-annual-Hunting-&amp;-Fishing-License-Giveaway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:37:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff immediately, in honor of Bob Dole and National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-immediately,-in-honor-of-Bob-Dole-and-National-Pearl.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:54:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Joyful Night celebration scheduled to be broadcast Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Virtual-Joyful-Night-celebration-scheduled-to-be-broadcast-Thursday,-Dec.-9,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:27:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice and WV Game Changers to announce innovative substance misuse prevention education program for WV Schools on Tuesday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/MEDIA-ADVISORY-Gov.-Justice-and-WV-Game-Changers-to-announce-innovative-substance-misuse-prevention-education-program-for-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 17:18:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges all West Virginians to get vaccine or booster dose ahead of holiday season</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-all-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccine-or-booster-dose-ahead-of-holiday-season.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:35:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia named by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Best Places to Go in 2022</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-named-by-Condé-Nast-Traveler-as-one-of-the-Best-Places-to-Go-in-2022.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:05:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice’s rocketship ride is – REAL</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice’s-rocketship-ride-is-–-REAL.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:28:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – November 30, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Governor-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-November-30-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:21:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice and Babydog present $50,000 check, host party for students at Wirt County Middle School / Primary Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Gov.-Justice-and-Babydog-present-50000-check-host-party-for-students-at-Wirt-County-MS-PC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:41:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice and state medical experts discuss Omicron variant, continue to urge boosters</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-and-state-medical-experts-discuss-Omicron-variant-continue-to-urge-boosters.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:48:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 1, in honor of former West Virginia State Treasurer John “Larrie” Bailey</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Dec-1-in-honor-of-former-West-Virginia-State-Treasurer-Larrie-Bailey.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:06:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice and Babydog present $50,000 check, host party for students at Cameron Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Gov.-Justice-and-Babydog-present-50000-check-host-party-for-students-at-Cameron-Elementary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:16:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Kathie Hess Crouse to 13th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Kathie-Hess-Crouse-to-13th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:15:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges all West Virginians to “run to the fire” to get booster; extra dose now approved for everyone 18 and older</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-all-West-Virginians-to-run-to-the-fire-to-get-booster.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:18:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice unveils official 2021 Christmas Ornament</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-unveils-official-2021-Christmas-Ornament.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $300,000 in Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$300,000-in-Juvenile-Justice-and-Delinquency-Prevention-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:03:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $1.1 million in Justice Assistance Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$1.1-million-in-Justice-Assistance-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and WVDNR announce the “Big Buck Photo Contest” and encourage all hunters in West Virginia to participate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-WVDNR-announce-the-“Big-Buck-Photo-Contest”-and-encourage-all-hunters-in-West-Virginia-to-participate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:54:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces launch of new Jobs &amp; Hope website, celebrates success since program’s inception</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-launch-of-new-Jobs-&amp;-Hope-website,-celebrates-success-since-program’s-inception.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:34:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 3: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – November 19, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-Gov-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-November-19-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:45:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice #6 most popular Governor in the nation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Justice-number-6-most-popular-Governor-in-the-nation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:37:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $50,000 checks to two of West Virginia’s highest-vaccinated high schools through WVDE’s I Got Vaxxed Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov-Justice-presents-50000-dollar-checks-to-two-of-West-Virginias-highest-vaccinated-high-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:02:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginians to get booster shot following FDA, CDC approval for individuals ages 18 and older</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-urges-West-Virginians-to-get-booster-shot-following-FDA-CDC-approval-for-individuals-ages-18-up.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 23:40:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $50,000 checks to three of West Virginia’s highest-vaccinated schools through WVDE’s I Got Vaxxed Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$50,000-checks-to-three-of-West-Virginia’s-highest-vaccinated-schools-through-WVDE’s-I-Got-Vaxxed-Com.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:13:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice to West Virginians: “You can qualify for a booster shot.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-to-West-Virginians-You-can-qualify-for-a-booster-shot.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:41:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2021 military and first responder recognition trees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-invite-West-Virginians-to-submit-photos-for-2021-military-and-first-responder-recognition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:27:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $50,000 check to Mercer Elementary School through WVDE’s I Got Vaxxed Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$50,000-check-to-Mercer-Elementary-School-through-WVDE’s-I-Got-Vaxxed-Competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 16:59:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces deadline for Healthy Grandfamilies vaccination incentive program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-deadline-for-Healthy-Grandfamilies-vaccination-incentive-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:22:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice thanks West Virginians for exceptional 70% approval rating</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks-West-Virginians-for-exceptional-70-percent-approval-rating.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:07:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $50,000 checks to two of West Virginia’s highest-vaccinated private schools through WVDE’s I Got Vaxxed Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-50,000-checks-to-two-of-West-Virginia’s-highest-vaccinated-private-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:29:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges boosters, says those 6 months removed from initial dose “may be no better off than those who never got vaccinated”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-boosters-says-those-6-months-removed-from-initial-dose-may-be-no-better-off.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:42:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A 53-year vision realized: Gov. Justice holds grand opening ceremony for final section of U.S. Route 35</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-holds-grand-opening-ceremony-for-final-section-of-U.S.-Route-35.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:59:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice and medical experts urge boosters to maximize protection for those initially vaccinated months ago</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-and-medical-experts-urge-boosters-to-maximize-protection.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:47:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Registration now open for Do it for Babydog: Round 3</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Registration-now-open-for-Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 17:51:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $50,000 checks to four of West Virginia’s highest-vaccinated middle schools through WVDE’s I Got Vaxxed Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$50,000-checks-to-four-of-West-Virginia’s-highest-vaccinated-middle-schools-through-WVDE’s-I-Got-Vaxx.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:47:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, November 9, in honor of former West Virginia Speaker of the House Bob Kiss</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-former-West-Virginia-Speaker-of-the-House-Bob-Kiss.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:12:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces Do it for Babydog: Round 3; registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 9</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-3-registration-opens-Tuesday-Nov-9.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:28:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to host ribbon-cutting celebration for final section of US 35 Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, at 11:30 a.m.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-Justice-to-host-ribbon-cutting-celebration-for-final-section-of-US-35.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces $150 school voucher now available for vaccinated children ages 5-11 through Healthy Grandfamilies program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-school-voucher-now-available-for-vaccinated-children-through-Healthy-Grandfamilies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:23:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after passing of former West Virginia Speaker of the House Bob Kiss</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-passing-of-former-West-Virginia-Speaker-of-the-House-Bob-Kiss.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 01:26:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Vaccine for children ages 5-11 approved; West Virginia doctor administers vaccine to her 7-year-old son during briefing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Vaccine-for-children-ages-5-11-approved.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:22:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Stacy Lynn Nowicki-Eldridge as judge for Twenty-Fifth Judicial Circuit serving Lincoln and Boone counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Stacy-Lynn-Nowicki-Eldridge-as-judge-for-Twenty-Fifth-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Lincoln-Boone-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:51:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces expanded West Virginia State Parks discounts available to veterans and active duty military personnel</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-expanded-West-Virginia-State-Parks-discounts-available-to-veterans-and-active-duty-military.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:48:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $24.3 million in hazard mitigation grants at events in Oak Hill and Craigsville</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$24.3-million-in-hazard-mitigation-grants-at-events-in-Oak-Hill-and-Craigsville.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:46:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, November 3, in honor of former West Virginia Delegate Barbara Sims</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Wednesday-November-3.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:34:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $41.5 million in hazard mitigation grants at events in Marlinton and Alderson</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$41.5-million-in-hazard-mitigation-grants-at-events-in-Marlinton-and-Alderson.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:46:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $38.7 million revenue surplus for October 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-Justice-announces-38-million-revenue-surplus-for-October-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:19:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice once again emphasizes the importance of boosters: “I would run to the fire and get that booster shot.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-once-again-emphasizes-the-importance-of-boosters-I-would-run-to-the-fire.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:18:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Logan County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Logan-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:03:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues urging boosters: “We control our destiny.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-continues-urging-boosters-saying-We-control-our-destiny.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:54:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia named top 10 global travel destination</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-named-top-10-global-travel-destination.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:07:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Fall Trout Stocking; conducts first ever state stocking of upper Guyandotte River</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-Fall-Trout-Stocking-conducts-first-ever-state-stocking-of-upper-Guyandotte-River.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:10:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice encourages booster shots, noting individuals can now mix and match vaccine brands</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-encourages-booster-shots-noting-individuals-can-now-mix-and-match-vaccine-brands.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:22:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, legislative leaders welcome Maryland counties seeking move to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-WV-legislative-leaders-welcome-Maryland-counties-seeking-move-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:26:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces immediate availability of Moderna, J&amp;J booster shots</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-immediate-availability-of-Moderna-J-and-J-booster-shots.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:56:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over 13 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 84 agencies across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-13-million-in-Victims-of-Crime-Act-grants-to-84-agencies-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:55:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs special session bills</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-special-session-bills.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:17:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice, WV Dept. of Arts, Culture and History invite artists to create ornaments for the 2021 Artistree</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-WV-Dept-of-Arts-Culture-and-History-invite-artists-to-create-ornaments-for-the-2021-Artistree.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:45:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice welcomes Good Morning America to West Virginia; encourages all West Virginians to tune into coverage Friday morning</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-welcomes-Good-Morning-America-to-West-Virginia-encourages-all-West-Virginians-to-tune-into-coverage.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:55:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia sets all-time state record-low unemployment rate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-sets-all-time-state-record-low-unemployment-rate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:32:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice encourages more young West Virginians to get vaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-encourages-more-young-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:24:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff IMMEDIATELY and through Friday, Oct. 22, in honor of General Colin Powell</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-and-through-Friday,-Oct.-22,-in-honor-of-General-Colin-Powell.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:32:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Game Changer, Jobs &amp; Hope team up for 2nd “Change Their Holiday” promotion to aid families recovering from opioid and substance misuse</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Game-Changer-Jobs-Hope-team-up-for-2nd-Change-Their-Holiday-promotion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:25:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: After 80 days in hospital, COVID survivor hopes his story will encourage more West Virginians to get vaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-After-80-days-in-hospital-COVID-survivor-hopes-his-story-will-encourage-more-vaccinations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:51:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Billion-Dollar Broadband Strategy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Billion-Dollar-Broadband-Strategy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:46:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags at Capitol and in Ohio County to half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 16, in honor of former West Virginia Senator Orphy Klempa</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-at-Capitol-and-in-Ohio-County-to-half-staff-on-Saturday,-Oct.-16-former-WV-Senator-Orphy-Klempa.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:36:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What they’re saying: Gov. Justice’s Billion-Dollar Broadband Strategy for West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/What-they’re-saying-Gov.-Justice’s-Billion-Dollar-Broadband-Strategy-for-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:44:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports continued improvement in number of hospitalizations, severe cases</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-reports-continued-improvement-in-number-of-hospitalizations-severe-cases.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:37:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Saturday, Oct. 16, for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov-Justice-orders-flags-to-half-staff-tomorrow-Saturday-Oct-16-for-National-Peace-Officers-Memorial-Service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:17:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill seats on newly created Intermediate Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/JVAC-releases-names-of-applicants-seeking-to-fill-seats-on-newly-created-Intermediate-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:09:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-Legislature-on-Monday,-Oct.-11,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:43:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Students invited to participate in annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Students-invited-to-participate-in-annual-Almost-Heaven-Governors-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:10:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Mark Scott as Cabinet Secretary for Department of Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Mark-Scott-as-Cabinet-Secretary-for-Department-of-Administration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:13:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice proposes bill requiring exemptions from vaccine mandates in the workplace</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-proposes-bill-requiring-exemptions-from-vaccine-mandates-in-the-workplace.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:24:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – October 12, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-October-12,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:09:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice surprises three West Virginia students with full-ride college scholarships</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-surprises-three-West-Virginia-students-with-full-ride-college-scholarships.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:01:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice implores more vaccinations: “It’s the only way in the world that we can actually slow this down.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-implores-more-vaccinations-Its-the-only-way-in-the-world-that-we-can-actually-slow-this-do.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:49:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice surprises National Guard firefighter with new Corvette</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-surprises-National-Guard-firefighter-with-new-Corvette.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 02:15:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Brown to Senate in District 1</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Brown-to-Senate-in-District-1.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:58:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia top 10 for highest GDP growth in nation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-top-10-for-highest-GDP-growth-in-nation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 21:05:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, State healthcare leaders provide update on “Saving Our Care” initiative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-State-healthcare-leaders-provide-update-on-Saving-Our-Care-initiative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 20:59:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor’s Office confirms elevator failure at Governor’s Mansion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor’s-Office-confirms-elevator-failure-at-Governor’s-Mansion.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:30:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Twenty-Fifth Judicial Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Application-for-Twenty-Fifth-Judicial-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:19:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Wriston as Secretary of Transportation, Commissioner of Highways</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Wriston-as-Secretary-of-Transportation,-Commissioner-of-Highways.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:26:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Only one day left to register for “Do it for Babydog: Round 2” vaccination sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-Only-one-day-left-to-register-for-Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-vaccination-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:49:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends “Do it for Babydog: Round 2” sweepstakes to encourage more vaccinations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-extends-Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-sweepstakes-to-encourage-more-vaccinations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:34:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reports $84.6 million revenue surplus for September 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reports-$84.6-million-revenue-surplus-for-September-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:15:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 3, for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Sunday,-Oct.-3,-for-National-Fallen-Firefighters-Memorial-Service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:19:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – September 30, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-September-30,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:08:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents full-ride college scholarship to student from Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-presents-full-ride-college-scholarship-to-student-from-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:11:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents full-ride college scholarships to students from Upshur, Barbour counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-presents-full-ride-college-scholarships-to-students-from-Upshur,-Barbour-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:12:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents 2021 Corvette to Monongalia County man</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-presents-2021-Corvette-to-Monongalia-County-man.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:50:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice once again urges vaccinations and booster shots: “We’re right in the eye of the storm.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-once-again-urges-vaccinations-and-booster-shots-We’re-right-in-the-eye-of-the-storm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:04:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Haught as Interim Executive Director of PEIA; congratulates Cheatham on retirement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Haught-as-Interim-Executive-Director-of-PEIA-congratulates-Cheatham-on-retirement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:47:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Geffert to Senate in District 16</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Geffert-to-Senate-in-District-16.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:48:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: With percentage of vaccinated hospitalizations edging higher, Gov. Justice urges West Virginians to get booster shot if eligible</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-With-percentage-of-vaccinated-hospitalizations-edging-higher-Gov-Justice-urges-boosters.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:21:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Following long-awaited federal approval, Gov. Justice announces immediate availability of vaccine boosters</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Following-long-awaited-federal-approval-Gov-Justice-announces-immediate-availability-of-vaccine-boosters.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 20:43:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – September 23, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-September-23,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:36:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents full-ride college scholarships to pair of students from Kanawha, Putnam County schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-full-ride-college-scholarships-to-pair-of-students-Kanawha-Putnam-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:41:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents brand new fishing boat to Wood County man</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-brand-new-fishing-boat-to-Wood-County-man.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:41:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents new car to West Liberty soccer player; free gas and premium ATV to two Northern Panhandle residents</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-presents-new-car-to-West-Liberty-soccer-player-other-prizes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:10:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia reaches 1,000 hospitalizations for the first time, but total cases are falling rapidly</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-reaches-1,000-hospitalizations-for-the-first-time,-but-total-cases-are-falling-rapidly.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:31:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints McVey as State Insurance Commissioner, Pickens as Acting Secretary of Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-McVey-as-State-Insurance-Commissioner,-Pickens-as-Acting-Secretary-of-Administration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:05:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces “Saving Our Care” initiative to ensure stability of hospitals and nursing homes through Delta peak</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-Saving-Our-Care-initiative-to-ensure-stability-of-hospitals-and-nursing-homes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:54:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia reaches new record high for active cases; Gov. Justice announces expansion of monoclonal antibody clinics</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-reaches-new-record-high-for-active-cases.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:15:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – September 16, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-September-16,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:58:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents full-ride college scholarship to young staff member at Greenbrier West High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-full-ride-college-scholarship-to-young-staff-member-at-GWHS.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents sports car to Nicholas County man and free gas to COVID survivor from Fayette County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-sports-car-to-Nicholas-County-man-and-free-gas-to-COVID-survivor.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces CS Global Group / ADO Industries to open first U.S. manufacturing plant in Moundsville, create 47 new full-time jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-CS-Global-Group-ADO-Industries-to-open-first-US-manufacturing-plant-in-Moundsville-create-47-jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:09:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents full-ride college scholarship to Putnam County student</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-full-ride-college-scholarship-to-Putnam-County-student.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:48:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice, Department of Economic Development announce the official launch of West Virginia BusinessLink</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/-Gov.-Justice,-Department-of-Economic-Development-announce-the-official-launch-of-West-Virginia-BusinessLink.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:50:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports new record highs for hospitalizations, mostly among the unvaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-new-record-highs-for-hospitalizations,-mostly-among-the-unvaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:58:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces TeMa North America $7 million expansion in Jefferson County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-TeMa-North-America-$7-million-expansion-in-Jefferson-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:52:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: WV mom pleads for more people to get vaccinated as son enters seventh week on a ventilator</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-WV-mom-pleads-for-more-people-to-get-vaccinated-as-son-enters-seventh-week-on-a-ventilator.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:51:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges vaccinations as state surpasses hospitalization records; pays tribute ahead of 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-vaccinations-as-state-surpasses-hospitalization-records-pays-tribute-before-9-11.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:59:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff tomorrow – Saturday, Sept. 11 – in observance of Patriot Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov-Justice-orders-all-US-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-tomorrow-Sept-11-in-observance-of-Patriot-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:39:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – September 9, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-September-9-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:25:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications now open for West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Applications-now-open-for-West-Virginia-Intermediate-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:43:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents full-ride college scholarships to pair of students from Marion, Monongalia counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-full-ride-college-scholarships-to-pair-from-Marion-Monongalia-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents sports car, free gas, new lawn mower, and premium UTV to four north central West Virginia residents</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-sports-car,-free-gas,-new-lawn-mower,-and-premium-UTV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:26:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Number of ICU patients reaches all-time high; West Virginia experiencing fastest acceleration of new cases in nation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-Number-of-ICU-patients-reaches-all-time-high.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:07:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: With “solid-red” map and hospitalizations surging, Gov. Justice urges more vaccinations to stop the “terrible carnage”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-With-solid-red-map-and-hospitalizations-surging-Gov-Justice-urges-more-vaccinations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:24:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Number of COVID-hospitalized West Virginians on ventilators reaches all-time high</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-Number-of-COVID-hospitalized-West-Virginians-on-ventilators-reaches-all-time-high.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:57:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice presents Rhododendron Award to Cabell Midland head cook Mary Cook</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-presents-Rhododendron-Award-to-Cabell-Midland-head-cook-Mary-Cook.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 21:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ascend West Virginia announces inaugural class of remote workers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Ascend-West-Virginia-announces-inaugural-class-of-remote-workers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:55:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in vaccination sweepstakes – September 2, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-announces-prize-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes-September-2-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:19:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents luxury sports car to Lincoln County woman, pontoon boat to Cabell County man</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov.-Justice-presents-luxury-car-to-Lincoln-County-woman-pontoon-boat-to-Cabell-County-man.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:23:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice leads the way: Businesses’ unemployment premiums to decrease by up to 25% next year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-leads-the-way-Businesses-unemployment-premiums-to-decrease-by-up-to-25-percent-next-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:49:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do it for Babydog Round 2: Gov. Justice presents full-ride college scholarships to pair of students from Kanawha, Mercer counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Round-2-Gov-Justice-presents-full-ride-college-scholarships-to-pair-of-students-from-Kanawha-Mercer-cos.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:24:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$1-million-in-STOP-Violence-Against-Women-Act-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:05:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice to unvaccinated: “You don’t need to die and you don’t need to get sick to make a point.”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-to-unvaccinated-You-don’t-need-to-die-and-you-don’t-need-to-get-sick-to-make-a-point.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:25:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reports $29.9 million revenue surplus for August 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reports-$29.9-million-revenue-surplus-for-August-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:43:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency in all 55 counties due to increasing flood threat from Ida</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-in-all-55-counties-due-to-increasing-flood-threat-from-Ida.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:11:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces new vaccination incentive program for West Virginia Grandfamilies</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-new-vaccination-incentive-program-for-West-Virginia-Grandfamilies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:32:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOH announce rehabilitation project for historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDOH-announce-rehabilitation-project-for-historic-Wheeling-Suspension-Bridge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:04:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates West Virginia Department of Tourism on national awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-West-Virginia-Department-of-Tourism-on-national-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 22:08:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness ahead of Hurricane Ida remnants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-State-of-Preparedness-ahead-of-Hurricane-Ida-remnants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:18:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: U.S. Secretary of Education applauds Gov. Justice, West Virginia for providing school vaccination clinics in all 55 counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-U.S.-Secretary-of-Education-applauds-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-for-providing-school-vaccination-clinics.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:18:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $15.5 million in ARC and CDBG-CV grant awards for projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-15-million-in-ARC-and-CDBG-CV-grant-awards-for-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:24:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Monday, August 30</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-through-Monday,-August-30.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:15:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Hospitalizations continue to surge, mostly among the unvaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Hospitalizations-continue-to-surge-mostly-among-the-unvaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia to host “Vigilant Guard” civilian-military disaster response exercise for first time</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/West-Virginia-to-host-Vigilant-Guard-civilian-military-disaster-response-exercise-for-first-time.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:42:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues push to expedite federal approval of extra vaccine dose for highest-risk West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-continues-push-to-expedite-federal-approval-of-extra-vaccine-dose-for-highest-risk-residents.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:03:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all flags to be flown at half-staff tomorrow in honor of Navy Fire Controlman 1st Class Bernard Ramon Wimmer</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-tomorrow-in-honor-of-Navy-Fire-Controlman-1st-Class-Bernard-Ramon-W.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:56:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces second "Do it for Babydog" vaccination sweepstakes; registration to open Monday August 23rd</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-second-Do-it-for-Babydog-vaccination-sweepstakes;-registration-to-open-Monday-Aug.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:42:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $400,000 in grants for West Virginia airports</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$400,000-in-grants-for-West-Virginia-airports.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jordan Maynor to 28th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Jordan-Maynor-to-28th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:15:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice pushes for booster vaccine rollout in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-pushes-for-booster-vaccine-rollout-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:34:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Kim Nuckles to Lead EEO Office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Appoints-Kim-Nuckles-to-Lead-EEO-Office.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia now administering extra vaccine dose to immunocompromised individuals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-now-administering-extra-vaccine-dose-to-immunocompromised-individuals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:20:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia ready to provide extra vaccine dose to certain people with weakened immune systems following final approval</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-ready-to-provide-extra-vaccine-dose-to-certain-people-with-weakened-immune-systems.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 21:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: With cases still surging, Gov. Justice urges vaccinations: “We do not have people running to the fire like they should right now”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-With-cases-still-surging-Gov-Justice-urges-vaccinations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:35:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DO IT FOR BABYDOG: Gov. Justice announces final round of winners in vaccination sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/DO-IT-FOR-BABYDOG-Gov.-Justice-announces-final-round-of-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 21:00:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice presents custom-outfitted truck to Beckley healthcare worker through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-presents-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Beckley-healthcare-worker-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:31:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CASH PRIZE WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises pharmacy worker from Charles Town with $588,000 check through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/CASH-PRIZE-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-pharmacy-worker-from-Charles-Town-with-588000-check-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 17:40:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice presents custom-outfitted truck to Vienna woman through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-presents-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Vienna-woman-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 19:58:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises Roane County man with $1,588,000 check through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/GRAND-PRIZE-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-Roane-County-man-with-1588000-check-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:53:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes ends as a tremendous success</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-Do-it-for-Babydog-Vaccination-Sweepstakes-ends-as-a-tremendous-success.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reactivates West Virginia Public Energy Authority</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reactivates-West-Virginia-Public-Energy-Authority.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:12:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice says recent surge of cases “will only get worse if we don't really aggressively run and get vaccinated today”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-says-recent-surge-of-cases-will-only-get-worse-if-we-don't-really-aggressively-run.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:40:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of Navy Patternmaker 1st Class Stanislaw F. Drwall</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-in-honor-of-Navy-Patternmaker-1st-Class-Drwall.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:05:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff tomorrow – Friday, Aug. 6 – in honor of Army Cpl. Pete W. Conley</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-Friday,-Aug.-6-in-honor-of-Conley.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:13:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses leaders from across the state at WVML conference, attends ribbon-cutting ceremony for all-inclusive playground in Wheeling</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov-Justice-addresses-leaders-from-across-the-state-at-WVML-conference,-attends-ribbon-cutting-for-all-inclusive-playground.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:34:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice joined by State Superintendent Clayton Burch, WVSSAC Director Bernie Dolan to discuss back-to-school plans</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-joined-by-Superintendent-Burch-and-WVSSAC-Director-Dolan-to-discuss-back-to-school-plan.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 19:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice extends “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes; registration deadline moved to Sunday, Aug. 8</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-extends-Do-it-for-Babydog-Vaccination-Sweepstakes;-registration-deadline-moved-to-Sunday,-Aug.-8.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:31:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginians who want to participate in Booster Battlefield Assessment encouraged to call COVID-19 Vaccine Info Line</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Monday-marks-final-chance-to-register-for-Do-it-for-Babydog-Vaccination-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 18:52:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Diaz as Cabinet Secretary for Department of Veterans Assistance</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Diaz-as-Cabinet-Secretary-for-Department-of-Veterans-Assistance.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:07:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice launches Booster Battlefield Assessment: first statewide program in U.S. to measure antibody levels among vaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-launches-Booster-Battlefield-Assessment.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:24:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> DO IT FOR BABYDOG: Gov. Justice announces 6th round of winners in vaccination sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/-DO-IT-FOR-BABYDOG-Gov.-Justice-announces-6th-round-of-winners-in-vaccination-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:49:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice personally delivers custom-outfitted truck to Webster County man through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Webster-County-man-through-Do-it-for-Babydog.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:51:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice delivers custom-outfitted truck to CAMC surgical team member through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov-Justice-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-CAMC-surgical-team-member-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:17:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MILLION-DOLLAR WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises former healthcare worker with $1 million check through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/MILLION-DOLLAR-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-former-healthcare-worker-with-1-million-check-through-Do-it-for-Babydog.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:07:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: With statewide case total nearly doubling in past three weeks, Gov. Justice yet again urges more West Virginians to get vaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-With-statewide-case-total-nearly-doubling-in-past-three-weeks-Gov.-Justice-urges-more-vaccinations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:03:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday to take place Friday, July 30 – Monday, August 2</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Sales-Tax-Holiday-to-take-place-July-30-–-Aug.-2.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:09:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Micheal Cochrane as judge for Twenty-Seventh Judicial Circuit serving Wyoming County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Micheal-Cochrane-as-judge-for-Twenty-Seventh-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Wyoming-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:39:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Richard Stephens as judge for Twenty-Fourth Family Court Circuit serving Berkeley and Jefferson counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Richard-Stephens-as-judge-for-Twenty-Fourth-Family-Court-Circuit-serving-Berkeley,-Jefferson-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:50:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils new signage for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve; park named to TIME’s annual list of the World’s Greatest Places</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-new-signage-for-New-River-Gorge-National-Park-and-Preserve;-park-named-to-TIME’s-annual-list-of-the-Wo.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:21:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice once again urges West Virginians to get vaccinated as Delta variant cases continue to climb</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-once-again-urges-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated-as-Delta-variant-cases-continue-to-climb.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:03:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DO IT FOR BABYDOG: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in 5th round of vaccination sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/DO-IT-FOR-BABYDOG-Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-college-scholarships-and-dozens-of-other-prizes-5th-round.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:10:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice presents custom-outfitted truck to Charleston woman through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-presents-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Charleston-woman-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:02:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MILLION-DOLLAR WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises WVU nurse with $1 million check through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/MILLION-DOLLAR-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-WVU-nurse-with-1-million-check-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:57:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises Marshall County woman with custom-outfitted truck through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-Marshall-County-woman-with-custom-outfitted-truck-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:35:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice celebrates full weekend with zero COVID-19-related deaths reported</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-celebrates-full-weekend-with-zero-COVID-19-related-deaths-reported.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:29:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice attends ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate start of restoration work on the Buffalo Creek Gauley Rail Corridor</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-to-celebrate-start-of-restoration-work-on-Buffalo-Creek-Gauley-Rail-Corridor.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:33:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice introduces more prize winners from 4th round of “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-introduces-more-prize-winners-from-4th-round-of-Do-it-for-Babydog-Vaccination-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:14:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DO IT FOR BABYDOG: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in 4th round of vaccination sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/DO-IT-FOR-BABYDOG-Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-college-scholarships-and-dozens-of-other-prizes-4th-round.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:13:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice personally delivers custom-outfitted truck to Riverside coach through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Riverside-coach-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstak.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:08:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice personally delivers custom-outfitted truck to Nicholas County woman through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Nicholas-County-woman-through-Do-it-for-Babydog.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:26:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MILLION-DOLLAR WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises Bridgeport man with $1 million check through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/MILLION-DOLLAR-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-Bridgeport-man-with-$1-million-check-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:57:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates former West Virginia State Health Officer Dr. Rahul Gupta on selection as U.S. Drug Czar</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-former-West-Virginia-State-Health-Officer-Dr.-Rahul-Gupta-on-selection-as-U.S.-Drug-Czar.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:27:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice again urges more West Virginians to get vaccinated as Delta variant case numbers continue to climb</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-again-urges-more-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated-as-Delta-variant-case-numbers-climb.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:14:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Department of Tourism Launch WV Chef Ambassador Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Department-of-Tourism-Launch-WV-Chef-Ambassador-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:54:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: It’s time for Joe Jeffries to resign</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-It’s-time-for-Joe-Jeffries-to-resign.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:32:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice introduces more prize winners from 3rd round of “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-introduces-more-prize-winners-from-3rd-round-of-Do-it-for-Babydog-Vaccination-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:19:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DO IT FOR BABYDOG: Gov. Justice announces prize winners in 3rd round of vaccination sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/DO-IT-FOR-BABYDOG-Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-college-scholarships-and-dozens-of-other-prizes-3rd-round.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:37:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice personally delivers custom-outfitted truck to Fairmont man through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Fairmont-man.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:06:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRUCK WINNER: Gov. Justice personally delivers custom-outfitted truck to Clendenin man through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/TRUCK-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Clendenin-man.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:19:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MILLION-DOLLAR WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises Princeton woman with $1 million check through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/MILLION-DOLLAR-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-Princeton-woman-with-1-million-check.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:29:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces availability of reduced-price lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for kids 15 and younger</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-availability-of-reduced-price-lifetime-hunting-and-fishing-licenses-for-kids-15-and-younger.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:56:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces over 1 million West Virginians have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-over-1-million-West-Virginians-have-now-received-at-least-one-dose-of-vaccine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:41:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names Bentley as General Counsel</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-Bentley-as-General-Counsel.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:14:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice introduces more prize winners from second round of giveaways through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-introduces-more-prize-winners-from-second-round-of-giveaways-through-Do-it-for-Babydog.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:24:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Fiscal Year 2021 ends with $413 million surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Fiscal-Year-2021-ends-with-$413-million-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:16:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov Justice: Glenville Roundabout now open to traffic</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov-Justice-Glenville-Roundabout-now-open-to-traffic.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:36:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces winners of college scholarships and dozens of other prizes through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-college-scholarships-and-dozens-of-other-prizes-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:15:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice personally delivers custom-outfitted truck to Frankford woman through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Frankford-woman-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:53:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice personally delivers custom-outfitted truck to Parkersburg woman through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-custom-outfitted-truck-to-Parkersburg-woman-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:06:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MILLION-DOLLAR WINNER: Gov. Justice surprises Morgantown woman with $1 million check through “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/MILLION-DOLLAR-WINNER-Gov.-Justice-surprises-Morgantown-woman-with-1-million-check-through-Do-it-for-Babydog-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:15:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Do it for Babydog" Vaccination Sweepstakes: Week 2 Winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Do-it-for-Babydog-Vaccination-Sweepstakes-Week-2-Winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:48:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice to announce second “Do it for Babydog” Vaccination Sweepstakes millionaire and other prize winners Wednesday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-to-announce-second-Do-it-for-Babydog-Vaccination-Sweepstakes-prize-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:44:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Save the Music Foundation announce grants for eight West Virginia schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Save-the-Music-Foundation-announce-grants-for-eight-West-Virginia-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:27:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Matt Irby as State Tax Commissioner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Matt-Irby-as-State-Tax-Commissioner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:52:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice’s new Blue Ribbon Task Force holds first meeting</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice’s-new-Blue-Ribbon-Task-Force-holds-first-meeting.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:59:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates groundbreaking of multimillion-dollar development project at North Central West Virginia Airport</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-multimillion-dollar-development-project-at-North-Central-West-Virginia-Airport.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:42:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice calls on West Virginians to get vaccinated and register for next sweepstakes prize drawing before Sunday night deadline</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-calls-on-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated-and-register-for-next-sweepstakes-prize-drawing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:04:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Thursday, June 24, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-Legislature-on-Thursday,-June-24,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:27:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Marshall County due to flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-Marshall-County-due-to-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:42:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Application-for-Twenty-Fourth-Judicial-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:40:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Twenty-Seventh Judicial Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Application-for-Twenty-Seventh-Judicial-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:44:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges all to get vaccinated and register to become next million-dollar winner of “Do it for Babydog” sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-all-to-get-vaccinated-and-register-to-become-next-million-dollar-sweepstakes-winner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:03:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces first “Do it for Babydog” vaccine sweepstakes millionaire and other prize winners; lifts statewide mask mandate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-first-Do-it-for-Babydog-vaccine-lottery-millionaire-and-other-prize-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:51:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WEST VIRGINIA DAY: State’s birthday celebration and first “Do it for Babydog” vaccine lottery prize giveaway scheduled for June 20 at Capitol Complex</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/State’s-birthday-celebration-and-first-“Do-it-for-Babydog”-vaccine-lottery-prize-giveaway-scheduled-for-June-20.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:34:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth as State holiday in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-Juneteenth-as-State-holiday-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:22:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice previews West Virginia Day celebration and first “Do it for Babydog” vaccine lottery prize giveaway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-previews-West-Virginia-Day-celebration-and-first-“Do-it-for-Babydog”-vaccine-lottery.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 14:33:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice joins MHIRJ to celebrate expansion of West Virginia Service Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-joins-MHIRJ-to-celebrate-expansion-of-West-Virginia-Service-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:51:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges all vaccinated West Virginians to register for first vaccine lottery drawing before Wednesday night deadline</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-all-vaccinated-West-Virginians-to-register-for-first-vaccine-lottery-drawing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:53:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues order creating Blue Ribbon Task Force to develop training and education opportunities, providing better jobs for West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-order-creating-Blue-Ribbon-Task-Force-to-develop-training-and-education-opportunities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:35:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice urges West Virginia congressional delegation to reauthorize AML program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-urges-West-Virginia-congressional-delegation-to-reauthorize-AML-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:27:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend to take place this Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia’s-Free-Fishing-Weekend-to-take-place-this-Saturday,-June-12,-and-Sunday,-June-13.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:38:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia has surpassed 60% vaccination rate, closing in on goals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-has-surpassed-60-percent-vaccination-rate,-closing-in-on-goals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:49:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: DataRobot to open office in Morgantown</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-DataRobot-to-open-office-in-Morgantown.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:33:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces over 70,000 West Virginians have registered to win big through “Do It For Babydog” vaccination lottery</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-over-70,000-West-Virginians-have-registered-to-win-big.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:19:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Pence as judge for Eleventh Family Court Circuit serving Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Pence-as-judge-for-Eleventh-Family-Court-Circuit-serving-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 20:06:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $13.7 million in grant funding for community development projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$13.7-million-in-grant-funding-for-community-development-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:27:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice opens online registration for Do It For Babydog: Save a life, Change your life Vaccine Sweepstakes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-opens-online-registration-for-Do-It-For-Babydog-Save-a-life,-Change-your-life-Vaccine-Sweepstakes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new way to camp in style at West Virginia State Parks with Tentrr</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-way-to-camp-in-style-at-West-Virginia-State-Parks-with-Tentrr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:22:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces renaming West Virginia essay contest winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-renaming-West-Virginia-essay-contest-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:32:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Monday, June 7, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-Legislature-on-Monday,-June-7,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:27:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice officially announces "Do it for Babydog" vaccination lottery; registration to open Friday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-officially-announces-Do-it-for-Babydog-vaccination-lottery;-registration-to-open-Friday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of Raleigh County coal miner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-Raleigh-County-coal-miner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:29:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of Wetzel County coal miner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-Wetzel-County-coal-miner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:31:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides additional details on vaccine lottery giveaway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-additional-details-on-vaccine-lottery-giveaway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:19:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on the morning of Monday, May 31, in honor of Memorial Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-the-morning-of-Monday,-May-31-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 19:05:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Sunday, May 30</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Flag-Order-May-27-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 14:42:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces big cash, trucks, and scholarships among top prizes in upcoming vaccination incentive lottery</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-big-cash,-trucks,-and-scholarships-among-top-prizes-in-upcoming-vaccination-lottery.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 00:38:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new Adventure Zone at Pipestem Resort State Park open for Memorial Day weekend</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-Adventure-Zone-at-Pipestem-Resort-State-Park-opening-Memorial-Day-weekend.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 18:12:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia now 8% away from reaching vaccination goal for eligible population</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-now-8-percent-away-from-reaching-vaccination-goal.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 19:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new lodge at Cacapon Resort State Park now open</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-lodge-at-Cacapon-Resort-State-Park-now-open.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 14:30:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces all vaccinated West Virginians ages 16-35 can now register to receive $100 savings bond or $100 gift card</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-all-vaccinated-WVians-ages-16-35-can-now-register-to-receive-$100-reward.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 21:40:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Turnpike toll booths to be wrapped in “Almost Heaven West Virginia” art to promote West Virginia tourism</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Turnpike-toll-booths-to-be-wrapped-in-Almost-Heaven-West-Virginia-art-to-promote-tourism.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 23:25:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice was right...again! “Third historic road bond sale generates more than $62.5 million in premium proceeds,” says Revenue Secretary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Third-historic-bond-sale-complete-to-generate-more-than-$200-million-for-Roads-To-Prosperity-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 21:47:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Eleventh Family Court Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Application-for-Eleventh-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 17:10:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia receives $677 million in federal stimulus dollars through American Rescue Plan</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-receives-$677-million-in-federal-stimulus-dollars-through-American-Rescue-Plan.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 22:14:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice lifts face covering requirement for fully vaccinated West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-lifts-face-covering-requirement-for-fully-vaccinated-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 19:34:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-Peace-Officers-Memorial-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 19:21:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia remains ready to provide vaccinations to children ages 12-15 upon final CDC approval</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-remains-ready-to-provide-vaccinations-to-children-ages-12-15.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 20:05:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Lotus Recovery Centers to convert old Bath High School in Berkeley Springs into residential substance use treatment facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Lotus-Recovery-Centers-to-convert-old-Bath-High-School-in-Berkeley-Springs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 13:17:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces tickets now available for new Adventure Lake at Tygart Lake State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-tickets-now-available-for-new-Adventure-Lake-at-Tygart-Lake-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 14:55:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces more than 80% of West Virginians age 65 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-more-than-80-percent-of-WVians-age-65-and-older-have-received-at-least-one-dose.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 19:40:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces face covering requirement to end on West Virginia Day as “Call to Arms” vaccination initiative underway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-face-covering-requirement-to-end-on-West-Virginia-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 20:34:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to host major outdoor adventure and patriotism festival at Summit Bechtel Reserve on September 11th weekend</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-to-host-major-outdoor-adventure-and-patriotism-festival-at-Summit-Bechtel-Reserve.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 19:41:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia ready to offer vaccines to children ages 12-15 at schools upon federal approval</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-WV-ready-to-offer-vaccines-to-children-ages-12-15-at-schools-upon-federal-approval.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 20:31:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $3.3 million AML grant to Town of Coalton for major water system improvements</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$3.3-million-AML-grant-to-Town-of-Coalton-for-major-water-system-improvements.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 18:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces new, comprehensive strategy to protect more West Virginians by expanding vaccine access</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-new-comprehensive-strategy-to-expanding-vaccine-access.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 20:13:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces April 2021 revenue collections in at another surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-April-revenue-collections-in-at-another-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 20:28:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reminds young West Virginians of $100 savings bond incentive to get vaccinated as average age of cases decreases</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reminds-young-West-Virginians-of-savings-bond-incentive.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:35:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils new State Historical Highway Marker book</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-new-State-Historical-Highway-Marker-book.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:48:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $2.1 million in Child Advocacy Center grant awards for 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$2.1-million-in-Child-Advocacy-Center-grant-awards-for-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:59:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Young West Virginians must “step up” and get vaccinated; clarifies that $100 savings bond incentive will be retroactive</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-Young-West-Virginians-must-step-up-and-get-vaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:51:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: In accordance with White House directive, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to return to full-staff</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/In-accordance-with-President-Biden’s-proclamation,-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-remain-Apr-20-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:51:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Kenneth Ballard as judge for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit serving Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Kenneth-Ballard-as-judge-for-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:28:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia offering $100 savings bond to residents age 16 to 35 who choose to get vaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-offering-100-savings-bond-to-residents-age-16-to-35-who-get-vaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 21:35:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, state medical experts: Data shows over 99.9% of fully vaccinated West Virginians have not gotten sick from COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Data-shows-over-99.9-percent-of-fully-vaccinated-West-Virginians-have-not-gotten-sick.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:56:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves over $1.9 million for two Roads To Prosperity projects in Wayne County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-over-$1.9-million-for-two-Roads-To-Prosperity-projects-in-Wayne-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 20:07:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bills requiring officer training on autism spectrum disorders, lowering prescription drug costs, and regarding physician assistants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-bill-signing-ceremony-Apr-21-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:46:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces over two-thirds of West Virginians age 65 and older have been fully vaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-over-two-thirds-of-West-Virginians-age-65-and-older-have-been-fully-vaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 21:13:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues executive order updating and clarifying several COVID-19 regulations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-issues-executive-order-updating-and-clarifying-several-COVID-19-regulations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:14:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, April 20</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/In-accordance-with-President-Biden’s-proclamation,-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-Apr-16-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:11:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues to urge all eligible West Virginians to get vaccinated, touts “astounding” success of vaccines</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-continues-to-urge-all-eligible-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:10:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, state medical experts discuss pause of Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine administration in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-state-medical-experts-discuss-pause-of-Johnson-and-Johnson-vaccine-administration-in-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:29:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces expansion of West Virginia N3, Part of Accenture, bringing 100 new jobs to Charleston</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-expansion-of-West-Virginia-N3,-Part-of-Accenture,-bringing-100-new-jobs-to-Charleston.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:25:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: In accordance with CDC and FDA, all Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine administration paused in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-In-accordance-with-CDC-and-FDA,-all-Johnson-&amp;-Johnson-vaccine-administration-paused-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:04:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Brad &amp; Alys Smith, and West Virginia University launch Ascend WV remote worker program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Brad-&amp;-Alys-Smith,-and-West-Virginia-University-launch-Ascend-WV-remote-worker-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:22:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges all West Virginians to get vaccinated, says those who don’t are taking “an incredible chance”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-all-to-get-vaccinated-says-those-who-don’t-are-taking-an-incredible-chance.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:27:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice hosts virtual media briefing on plan to repeal state income tax</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov-Justice-to-hold-virtual-town-hall-on-plan-to-repeal-state-income-tax-today-at-3pm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:07:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia surpasses 1 million vaccine doses administered</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-surpasses-1-million-vaccine-doses-administered.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:54:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bills on intermediate court, telemedicine access, taxes for ammo manufacturers, and concealed carry permits for out-of-staters</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-four-bills.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:16:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice applauds West Virginia Senate for stepping up and advancing bill to repeal personal income tax</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-applauds-West-Virginia-Senate-for-stepping-up-and-advancing-bill-to-repeal-personal-income-tax.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:37:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces special statewide tiger trout stockings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-special-statewide-tiger-trout-stockings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:14:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginians age 65 and older to get vaccinated amid recent increase in infections, deaths</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-West-Virginians-age-65-and-older-to-get-vaccinated-amid-recent-increase-in-infections.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:16:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for I-64 Nitro/St. Albans Bridge construction; a Roads To Prosperity project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov-Justice-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-i64-Nitro-to-St-Albans-Bridge-construction.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:11:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to remain at half-staff through Wednesday, April 7</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/In-accordance-with-President-Biden’s-proclamation,-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-remain-at-half-staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:19:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges younger West Virginians to get vaccinated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-younger-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:53:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $27.4 million revenue surplus for March 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$27.4-million-revenue-surplus-for-March-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:38:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Over 1,000 health professional students from West Virginia’s colleges and universities to assist with vaccine rollout</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-Over-1000-health-professional-students-from-WV-to-assist-with-vaccine-rollout.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:31:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Tuesday, April 6</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/In-accordance-with-President-Biden’s-proclamation,-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-t.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:49:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s vaccine supply increasing to 72,000 weekly doses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia’s-vaccine-supply-increasing-to-72,000-weekly-doses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:42:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces winners of 2021 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-winners-of-2021-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:43:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces world’s first Toyota plant vaccination clinic held in West Virginia as vaccine distribution efforts expand</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-worlds-first-Toyota-plant-vaccination-clinic-held-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:17:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends groundbreaking ceremony for all-new Bluefield Area Transit bus transfer station</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-all-new-Bluefield-Area-Transit-bus-transfer-station.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:33:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces Mountaineer Rental Assistance Program now accepting applications</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-Mountaineer-Rental-Assistance-Program-now-accepting-applications.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:16:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends dedication ceremony for new Marshall University Aviation Maintenance Technology Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-dedication-ceremony-for-new-Marshall-University-Aviation-Maintenance-Technology-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 01:04:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice submits legislation to create State Recovery and Hope Office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-submits-legislation-to-create-State-Recovery-and-Hope-Office.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:33:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves more than $1.78M in Roads To Prosperity highways projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-more-than-$1.78M-in-Roads-To-Prosperity-highways-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:31:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice to allow all live music performances to resume; color-coded county map to no longer determine high school schedules</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-to-allow-all-live-music-performances-to-resume.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:48:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces grand reopening of historic Hotel Morgan in Morgantown</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-grand-reopening-of-historic-Hotel-Morgan-in-Morgantown.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:43:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates first three cities selected for Brad &amp; Alys Smith remote work program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-first-three-cities-selected-for-Brad-&amp;-Alys-Smith-remote-work-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:25:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Saturday, March 27</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Flag-Order-March-23-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:43:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice hosts celebratory trout stocking and Gold Rush kickoff event at Coopers Rock State Forest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-hosts-celebratory-trout-stocking-and-Gold-Rush-kickoff-event-at-Coopers-Rock-State-Forest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:36:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice makes vaccinations available to all West Virginians age 16 and older; fairs and festivals permitted to resume May 1</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-makes-vaccinations-available-to-all-West-Virginians-age-16-and-older.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:25:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces bill to exempt unemployment benefits from state income tax</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-bill-to-exempt-unemployment-benefits-from-state-income-tax.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:59:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Act, COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-West-Virginia-Jumpstart-Savings-Act,-COVID-19-Jobs-Protection-Act.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:24:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces extension of state tax filing deadline for individuals to May 17, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-extension-of-state-tax-filing-deadline-for-individuals-to-May-17,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:25:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In accordance with President Biden’s proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Monday, March 22</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/In-accordance-with-President-Biden’s-proclamation,-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:50:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Application-for-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-vacancy-Mar-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:30:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice commemorates one-year anniversary of West Virginia’s first case of COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-commemorates-one-year-anniversary-of-West-Virginia’s-first-case-of-COVID-19.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:51:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of St. Patrick’s Day Essay Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-winners-of-St.-Patrick’s-Day-Essay-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:26:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces popular Gold Rush trout program back and better than ever in 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-2021-Gold-Rush.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:18:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice expands list of vaccine-eligible pre-existing conditions; makes vaccines available to all essential workers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-expands-list-of-vaccine-eligible-pre-existing-conditions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:38:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice honors West Virginians lost to COVID-19 after DHHR death data updated</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-honors-West-Virginians-lost-to-COVID-19-after-DHHR-death-data-updated.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:39:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils new West Virginia Vacation Guide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-new-West-Virginia-Vacation-Guide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 01:55:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill creating Dept. of Economic Development, Dept. of Tourism; appoints Mitch Carmichael and Chelsea Ruby as new secretaries</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-creating-Dept.-of-Economic-Development,-Dept.-of-Tourism;-appoints-Mitch-Carmichael-and-Chelsea-Rub.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:27:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice and State pandemic response leaders provide updates on COVID-19 death data, latest CDC guidance</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-State-pandemic-response-leaders-provide-updates-on-COVID-19-death-data,-latest-CDC-guidance.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:17:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to open Cabwaylingo State Forest group camp so students of flooded Dunlow Elementary School can resume class</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-open-Cabwaylingo-State-Forest-group-camp-so-students-of-flooded-Dunlow-Elementary-School-can-resume-class.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:38:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to partner with more pharmacies, receive another increase in vaccine supply</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-to-partner-with-more-pharmacies,-receive-another-increase-in-vaccine-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:00:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice loosens restrictions on businesses, social gatherings, and youth travel sports</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-loosens-restrictions-on-businesses,-social-gatherings,-and-youth-travel-sports.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:15:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice submits legislation to repeal personal income tax, putting more money in every West Virginian’s pocket on day one</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-submits-legislation-to-repeal-personal-income-tax,-putting-more-money-in-every-WVian's-pocket-on-day-one.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:34:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for 18 counties affected by flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-18-counties-affected-by-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:23:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Maryclaire Akers as judge for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit serving Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Maryclaire-Akers-as-judge-for-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:02:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice makes vaccines available to residents age 50+, education workers age 40-50, and all 16+ with certain medical conditions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-makes-vaccines-available-to-additional-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:38:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors master painter for six decades of craftsmanship and preservation of the Capitol Building</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-master-painter-for-six-decades-of-craftsmanship-and-preservation-of-the-Capitol-Building.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:19:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new partnership with Jobcase; online hiring event to be held Thursday, March 4</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-partnership-with-Jobcase;-online-hiring-event-to-be-held-Thursday,-March-4.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:30:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces zero COVID-19-related deaths reported in past 24 hours; state to receive 15,500 doses of new vaccine this week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-zero-COVID-19-related-deaths-reported-in-past-24-hours.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:59:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Sheetz to build $2 million distribution depot, create 30 new jobs in Jefferson County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Sheetz-to-build-$2-million-distribution-depot,-create-30-new-jobs-in-Jefferson-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:04:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $34.2 million revenue surplus for February 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$34.2-million-revenue-surplus-for-February-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:44:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness in advance of potential flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-State-of-Preparedness-for-50-counties-in-advance-of-potential-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:40:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice opens spring trout stocking season; announces 1.2 million fish to be stocked statewide this year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-opens-spring-trout-stocking-season;-announces-1.2-million-fish-to-be-stocked-statewide-this-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:42:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia anticipating approximately 15,000 weekly doses of new Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine upon approval</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-anticipating-approximately-15,000-weekly-doses-of-new-vaccine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 22:49:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia and nation of Vietnam sign formal agreement to enhance economic relationship</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/West-Virginia-and-nation-of-Vietnam-sign-formal-agreement-to-enhance-economic-relationship.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:23:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces award of Corridor H paving project from Kerens to Parsons; a Roads To Prosperity project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-award-of-Corridor-H-paving-project-from-Kerens-to-Parsons-a-Roads-To-Prosperity-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:19:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice praises West Virginia Board of Education for calling grades Pre-K-8 back to in-person instruction full-time</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-praises-WV-Board-of-Education-for-calling-grades-Pre-K-8-back-to-in-person-instruction.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:29:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates Hatfield-McCoy Trails on record-breaking permit sales in 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-Hatfield-McCoy-Trails-on-record-breaking-permit-sales-in-2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:43:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice presents Rhododendron Award to Huntington philanthropist Missy Clagg Morrison</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-presents-Rhododendron-Award-to-Huntington-philanthropist-Missy-Clagg-Morrison.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:12:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia once again surpasses 100% vaccine administration rate for first and second doses combined</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-once-again-surpasses-100-percent-vaccine-administration-rate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 22:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of lives lost to COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-in-honor-of-lives-lost-to-COVID-19.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:48:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE Gov. Justice lessens restrictions on several types of businesses, schools, social gatherings, and more</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-lessens-restrictions-on-several-types-of-businesses,-schools,-social-gatherings,-and-more.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:52:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice West Virginia emergency crews team up in response to hazardous winter weather</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-emergency-crews-team-up-in-response-to-hazardous-winter-weather.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 23:08:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: Gov. Justice adds Jackson and Mason counties to State of Emergency for severe winter weather</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-four-western-WV-counties,-State-of-Preparedness-for-remaining-51-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:24:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on expansion of West Virginia Toyota plant, bringing 100 new jobs to region</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-expansion-of-West-Virginia-Toyota-plant,-bringing-100-new-jobs-to-region.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:12:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice submits legislation to make West Virginia a haven for remote workers by reforming corporate tax laws</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-submits-legislation-to-make-West-Virginia-a-haven-for-remote-workers-by-reforming-corporate-tax-laws.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:50:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, pandemic response leaders to discuss lifting certain restrictions for schools and businesses while maintaining safety</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-pandemic-response-leaders-to-discuss-lifting-certain-restrictions-for-schools-and-businesses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:48:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: WV Game Changer announces partnership to bring substance use prevention to more students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-WV-Game-Changer-announces-partnership-to-bring-substance-use-prevention-to-more-students.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:20:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia surpasses 100 percent vaccine administration rate for both first and second doses combined</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-WV-surpasses-100-percent-vaccine-administration-rate-for-both-1st-and-2nd-doses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:04:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces weekly vaccination clinic site opening in Cabell County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-weekly-vaccination-clinic-site-opening-in-Cabell-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:56:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2021 West Virginia State of the State Address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/2021-West-Virginia-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:40:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to receive further increase in vaccine supply through pharmacy partnership</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-to-receive-further-increase-in-vaccine-supply.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:12:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to deliver State of the State Address Wednesday night</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-deliver-State-of-the-State-Address-Wednesday-night.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:55:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces pharmacy partnership to further enhance West Virginia’s nation-leading vaccination efforts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-pharmacy-partnership-to-further-enhance-WV’s-nation-leading-vaccination-efforts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 23:50:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice calls on federal government to supply more vaccine doses to West Virginia; announces renewal of school lunch program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-calls-on-federal-government-to-supply-more-vaccine-doses-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:36:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to receive increase in weekly allocation of vaccine doses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-to-receive-increase-in-weekly-allocation-of-vaccine-doses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:13:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces free vaccination clinics to be held in all 55 West Virginia counties this week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-free-vaccination-clinics-to-be-held-in-all-55-West-Virginia-counties-this-week.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:27:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $46.6 million revenue surplus for January 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$46.6-million-revenue-surplus-for-January-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:27:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia becomes first state in nation to complete vaccinations at all nursing homes, assisted living facilities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-becomes-first-state-in-nation-to-complete-vaccinations-at-all-nursing-homes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:28:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Matt Irby as Acting State Tax Commissioner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Matt-Irby-as-Acting-State-Tax-Commissioner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:28:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia remains among national leaders for vaccine distribution; more than 100,000 West Virginians pre-register for future shots</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-remains-among-national-leaders-vaccine-distribution-more-than-100,000-pre-register.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:29:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints G.E. McCabe as Director of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-G.E.-McCabe-as-Director-of-the-West-Virginia-Emergency-Management-Division.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:29:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Joshua Booth to 19th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Joshua-Booth-to-19th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:29:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WV Department of Revenue: Tax Commissioner Dale Steager announces his retirement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/WV-Department-of-Revenue-Tax-Commissioner-Dale-Steager-announces-his-retirement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:33:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces more than 62,000 West Virginians have pre-registered to be vaccinated after launch of new system</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-more-than-62,000-West-Virginians-have-pre-registered-to-be-vaccinated-after-launch.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:30:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Clearway Energy Group announce start of construction on Black Rock Wind project; a 115-megawatt wind farm in Grant and Mineral counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Clearway-Energy-Group-announce-start-of-construction-on-Black-Rock-Wind-project-a-115-megawatt-wind-farm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:31:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2021 West Virginia Inauguration Ceremony</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/2021-West-Virginia-Inauguration-Ceremony.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:22:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces new online vaccination scheduling system; clinics to be made available in all 55 counties by February</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-new-online-vaccination-scheduling-system;-clinics-to-be-available-in-all-55-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:32:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Harold Ward as WVDEP Cabinet Secretary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Harold-Ward-as-WVDEP-Cabinet-Secretary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:32:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice makes vaccinations available to West Virginians age 65 and older</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-makes-vaccinations-available-to-West-Virginians-age-65-and-older.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:33:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inauguration ceremony scheduled for Friday, Jan. 22, 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Inauguration-ceremony-scheduled-for-Friday,-Jan.-22,-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:33:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia reaches U.S.-leading 93.7 percent 1st dose vaccination rate; secures more therapeutic treatments</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-reaches-U.S.-leading-93.7-percent-1st-dose-vaccination-rate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:34:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Thirteenth Judicial Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Application-for-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:14:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces vaccines to be offered to all West Virginians age 70 and older; introduces financial aid program for renters</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-vaccines-to-be-offered-to-all-West-Virginians-age-70-and-older.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:34:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice, WVDNR, and Tourism Office attend record-breaking buck scoring and announce 2021 hunting and fishing license giveaway winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/-Gov.-Justice,-WVDNR,-and-Tourism-Office-attend-record-breaking-buck-scoring-and-announce-2021-hunting-and-fishing-license.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:34:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: All eyes on West Virginia as 100% of vaccines received to date in arms or scheduled to be administered</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-All-eyes-on-West-Virginia-as-100-of-vaccines-received-to-date-in-arms-or-scheduled-to-be-ad.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:35:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff through Wednesday, January 13 in honor of U.S. Capitol Police Officers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-through-Wednesday,-January-13-in-honor-of-Capitol-Po.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia leading nation in multiple vaccine distribution metrics as “Save Our Wisdom” efforts continue to ramp up</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-WV-leading-nation-in-multiple-vaccine-distribution-metrics-Save-Our-Wisdom-efforts-continue.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:37:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Game Changer deliver complete holiday experience to 40 West Virginia families through “Change Their Holiday” promotion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Game-Changer-deliver-complete-holiday-experience-to-40-West-Virginia-families-through-Change-Their-Holiday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:37:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names Cowles as Eastern Panhandle Regional Representative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-Cowles-as-Eastern-Panhandle-Regional-Representative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:39:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces vaccination clinics for West Virginians age 80 and older through operation “Save Our Wisdom”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-vaccination-clinics-for-those-age-80-and-older-through-operation-“Save-Our-Wisdom”.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:41:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on State’s progress vaccinating seniors age 80 and older; announces new vaccine info line</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-provides-update-on-State-progress-vaccinating-seniors-age-80-and-older-announces-new-info-line.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:42:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Speedway Motors to open new distribution center in Jefferson County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Speedway-Motors-to-open-new-distribution-center-in-Jefferson-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:42:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice hosts virtual Change of Command ceremony for West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-hosts-virtual-Change-of-Command-ceremony-for-West-Virginia-National-Guard-Adjutant-General.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reports December 2020 revenue collections</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reports-December-2020-revenue-collections.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:41:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces most schools to return to in-person classes; school employees and elderly population next in line for vaccine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-most-schools-to-return-to-in-person-classes;-more-vaccinations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:21:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides clarification on vaccination plan for individuals age 80 and older</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-clarification-on-vaccination-plan-for-individuals-age-80-and-older.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:21:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice details new COVID-19 economic relief bill; West Virginia continues to lead nation in vaccine distribution</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-details-new-COVID-19-economic-relief-bill;-WV-continues-to-lead-nation-in-vaccine-distribution.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:21:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Dec. 29, in honor of former West Virginia Delegate Gene A. Haynes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Tuesday,-Dec.-29,-in-honor-of-former-West-Virginia-Delegate-Gene-A.-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice holds special Christmas Day briefing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-holds-special-Christmas-Day-briefing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on vaccine distribution; announces increased utilization of monoclonal antibody treatment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-vaccine-distribution;-announces-increase-in-monoclonal-antibodies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:22:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names Brian Abraham as Chief of Staff</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-Brian-Abraham-as-Chief-of-Staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:23:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia continues to be national leader in vaccine distribution; announces arrival of Moderna vaccine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-continues-to-be-national-leader-in-vaccine-distribution-Moderna-vaccine-arrives.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:23:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of two Roads To Prosperity projects: WV 2 Proctor to Kent and Sanderson Bridge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-two-Roads-To-Prosperity-projects-WV-2-Proctor-to-Kent-and-Sanderson-Bridge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:23:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov Justice: West Virginia leading the nation in vaccination rate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-West-Virginia-leading-the-nation-in-vaccination-rate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on vaccine distribution efforts; reviews CARES Act funding allocation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-vaccine-distribution-efforts-reviews-CARES-Act-funding-allocation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:24:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates and thanks Chief of Staff Mike Hall for his service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-and-thanks-Chief-of-Staff-Mike-Hall-for-his-service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:24:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates Timberline Mountain on grand opening for 2020/21 winter season</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-Timberline-Mountain-on-grand-opening-for-2020-2021-winter-season.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:25:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $391,000 in grant funding for Sexual Assault Services Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$391,000-in-grant-funding-for-Sexual-Assault-Services-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:25:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces aggressive vaccination plan for long-term care facilities; provides details on Phase 2 of allocation plan</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-aggressive-vaccination-plan-for-long-term-care-facilities;-provides-Phase-2-details.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:25:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginia students to participate in 2021 “Almost Heaven” Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-and-First-Lady-Justice-invite-West-Virginia-students-to-participate-in-2021-Almost-Heaven-Governors-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:26:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces WVDNR to stock 30,000 additional trout for holidays</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-WVDNR-to-stock-30,000-additional-trout-for-holidays.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:26:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates and thanks WVDEP Cabinet Secretary Austin Caperton for his service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks-WVDEP-Cabinet-Secretary-Austin-Caperton-for-his-service-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces arrival of COVID-19 vaccine in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-arrival-of-COVID-19-vaccine-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:27:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides new details on phases of vaccine allocation plan</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-new-details-on-phases-of-vaccine-allocation-plan.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:27:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after call with Viatris management team</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-call-with-Viatris-management-team.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:27:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice provides overview of Christmas Trees at Capitol Complex; announces winners of student ornament competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-provides-overview-of-Christmas-Trees-at-Capitol;-announces-winners-of-student-ornament-competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:28:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Secretary Warner to hold meeting of West Virginia's Presidential Electors on Monday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Secretary-Warner-to-hold-meeting-of-West-Virginia's-Presidential-Electors.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:28:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces grand opening of new Corduroy Inn and Lodge at Snowshoe Resort</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-grand-opening-of-new-Corduroy-Inn-and-Lodge-at-Snowshoe-Resort.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:28:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Dec. 11, in honor of former West Virginia Delegate Samuel A. Love Jr.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Friday-Dec-11-in-honor-of-former-WV-Delegate-Samuel-Love-Jr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s initial Moderna vaccine allocation to increase; new rapid testing lab established at WVU</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-initial-Moderna-vaccine-allocation-to-increase;-new-rapid-testing-lab-at-WVU.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:29:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on West Virginia Power</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-West-Virginia-Power.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:29:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces initial vaccine order of more than 16,000 doses submitted to CDC</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-initial-vaccine-order-of-more-than-16,000-doses-submitted-to-CDC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:30:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff, Capitol dome to be lit blue tomorrow in honor of Charleston Police Officer Cassie Johnson</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff,-Capitol-dome-to-be-lit-blue-tomorrow-in-honor-of-Cassie-Johnson.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:30:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual Joyful Night celebration scheduled to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Virtual-Joyful-Night-celebration-scheduled-to-be-broadcast-tomorrow-evening;-Tuesday,-Dec.-8,-2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:30:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, Dec. 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-National-Pearl-Harbor-Remembrance-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:31:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces initial allocation plan for COVID-19 vaccine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-initial-allocation-plan-for-COVID-19-vaccine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:32:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginians to have faith in COVID-19 vaccine as initial allocation plan announced</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-West-Virginians-to-have-faith-in-COVID-19-vaccine-as-initial-allocation-plan-announced.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:32:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $4.1 million in SIEEP grant funds to expand technology-assisted treatment and prevention services</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$4.1-million-in-SIEEP-grant-funds-to-expand-technology-assisted-treatment-and-prevention-services.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:32:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces free in-home COVID-19 testing now available for all West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-free-in-home-COVID-19-testing-now-available-for-all-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:33:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice kicks off 2021 hunting and fishing license contest; recognizes one-year anniversary of partnership with CORE</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-kicks-off-2021-hunting-and-fishing-license-contest-recognizes-one-year-anniversary-of-partnership-with-CORE.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:33:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia on a roll, surpluses continue</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$20.1-million-surplus-for-November;-year-to-date-collections-$131.7-million-above-estimates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:36:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of two Roads To Prosperity projects: Hominy Creek Bridge and Oil Ridge Road</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-two-Roads-To-Prosperity-projects-Hominy-Creek-Bridge-and-Oil-Ridge-Road.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:36:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Hospitals and hospital systems asked to update surge plans, potentially reducing certain elective procedures</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-Hospitals-and-hospital-systems-asked-to-update-surge-plans.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:37:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces first batch of COVID-19 vaccine expected to arrive in mid-December; again urges caution ahead of Thanksgiving</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-first-batch-of-COVID-19-vaccine-expected-to-arrive-in-mid-December.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:37:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Ranson Stonestreet as judge for Eleventh Family Court Circuit serving Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Ranson-as-judge-for-Eleventh-Family-Court-Circuit-serving-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:38:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates the 130th Airlift Wing’s selection as a preferred alternative for conversion to C-130Js</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-the-130th-Airlift-Wing’s-selection-as-a-preferred-alternative-for-conversion-to-C-130Js.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:37:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice recognizes National Public Health Thank You Day; announces transition of West Virginia National Guard leadership</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-recognizes-National-Public-Health-Thank-You-Day;-announces-transition-of-WVNG-leadership.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:38:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Agreement between UK company DST and Blue Rock Manufacturing to bring new manufacturing facility, up to 1,000 new jobs to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Agreement-between-UK-company-DST-and-Blue-Rock-Manufacturing-to-bring-new-facility-up-to-1,000-new-jobs-to-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:38:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:38:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: State prepared for efficient vaccine distribution; unveils new online map of free COVID-19 testing sites</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-State-prepared-for-efficient-vaccine-distribution-unveils-new-online-map-of-free-testing-sites.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:39:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Game Changer launching “Change Their Holiday” promotion to aid families recovering from opioid and substance misuse</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Game-Changer-launching-Change-Their-Holiday-promotion-to-aid-families.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:39:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice discusses rising case numbers in West Virginia and across America</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-discusses-rising-case-numbers-in-West-Virginia-and-across-America.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:40:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces nearly $1 million in Justice Assistance Grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-nearly-$1-million-in-Justice-Assistance-Grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:40:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Gruppo Fanti to open first U.S. manufacturing plant in Weirton, creating 40 new full-time jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Gruppo-Fanti-to-open-first-U.S.-manufacturing-plant-in-Weirton,-creating-40-new-full-time-jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:40:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on social media post by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-social-media-post-by-Attorney-General-Patrick-Morrisey.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:39:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s unemployment rate drops for the sixth consecutive month; now lower than national average</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia’s-unemployment-rate-drops-for-the-sixth-consecutive-month;-now-lower-than-national-avg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:41:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Capitol dome to see light of day very soon</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Capitol-dome-to-see-light-of-day-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-year-and-a-half.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:41:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides reminder that updated face covering requirement is now in effect; celebrates progress on another vaccine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/-COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-reminder-that-updated-face-covering-requirement-is-now-in-effect.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Klöckner Pentaplast to expand production facility in Beaver by adding thermoforming capabilities for sustainable food packaging</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Klöckner-Pentaplast-to-expand-production-facility-in-Beaver.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:41:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice broadens statewide indoor face covering requirement; announces adjustments to school and athletics calendars</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-broadens-statewide-indoor-face-covering-requirement;-announces-adjustments-to-school-calendar.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues statement on updated Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-updated-Statewide-Indoor-Face-Covering-Requirement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:42:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice presents Rhododendron Award to West Virginia National Guardsman who ensured cadets could triumph through pandemic</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-presents-Rhododendron-Award-to-West-Virginia-National-Guardsman-who-ensured-cadets-could-triumph.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:43:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice unveils official 2020 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-unveils-official-2020-Limited-Edition-Christmas-Ornament.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:43:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, state health experts again urge caution as recent surge continues; safety guidance for holiday celebrations released</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-state-health-experts-again-urge-caution-as-recent-surge-continues-safety-guidance-for-holidays.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:44:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice hosts virtual Veterans Day celebration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-hosts-virtual-Veterans-Day-celebration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:43:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $6 million to combat drug crisis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$6-million-to-combat-drug-crisis.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:44:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces $43 million to help thousands of businesses with cost of providing healthcare; celebrates progress on vaccine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-43-million-to-help-thousands-of-businesses-with-cost-of-providing-healthcare.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:45:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces color-coded county map system will continue to determine status of athletic competitions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-color-coded-county-map-system-will-continue-to-determine-status-of-athletics.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:45:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Dr. Stan Maynard to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Dr.-Stan-Maynard-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:45:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice continues to encourage all West Virginians to be tested</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-continues-to-encourage-all-West-Virginians-to-be-tested.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:45:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginians to take advantage of abundant free testing opportunities to help slow the spread</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-West-Virginians-to-take-advantage-of-abundant-free-testing-opportunities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:46:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $500,000 grant to Town of Rainelle for major streetscape improvement project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$500,000-grant-to-Town-of-Rainelle-for-major-streetscape-improvement-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:46:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $8.6 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants benefitting dozens of communities across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$8.6-million-in-Transportation-Alternatives-and-Recreational-Trails-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces Halloween Coloring Contest winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-Halloween-Coloring-Contest-winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice honors heroes on the front lines of the state’s pandemic response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-honors-heroes-on-the-front-lines-of-the-state’s-pandemic-response.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:47:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Attorney General Morrisey secure $101.3 million settlement in paving antitrust case</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Attorney-General-Morrisey-secure-$101.3-million-settlement-in-paving-antitrust-case.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:48:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $20.4M revenue surplus for October; West Virginia records $298M cash balance through first four months of fiscal year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$20.4M-revenue-surplus-for-October;-WV-records-$298M-cash-balance-through-first-4-months-of-FY2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:48:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces airports across West Virginia to receive more than $649,000 in grant funding from Aeronautics Commission</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-airports-across-West-Virginia-to-receive-more-than-$649,000-in-grant-funding-from-WVAC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:49:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $2.6 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants benefitting Eastern Panhandle and Wood County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$2.6-million-in-Transportation-Alternatives-and-Recreational-Trails-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:48:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $2.3 million check in support of Thundercloud broadband expansion to make Huntington first “Gigabit City” in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$2.3-million-check-in-support-of-Thundercloud-broadband-expansion-Huntington.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:47:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces construction of brand-new Grant Street Bridge and return of college football in Bluefield; awards over $389,000 in TARTP grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-Bluefield-WV-Grant-Street-Bridge-BSC-College-Football-Sports-TARTP-Grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:49:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce new public access site on New River</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDNR-announce-new-public-access-site-on-New-River.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:50:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $450,000 in transportation alternatives and trails grants for Northern Panhandle; announces reopening of lane on I-70W in Wheeling</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$450,000-in-transportation-alternatives-and-trails-grants-announces-reopening-of-lane-on-I70.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:50:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards over $1.6 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants benefitting Metro Valley region</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-over-$1.6-million-in-Transportation-Alternatives-and-Recreational-Trails-grants-for-metro-valley.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:49:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice renews offer to assist counties with processing of COVID-19 case data</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-renews-offer-to-assist-counties-with-processing-of-COVID-19-case-data.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:50:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 240 new jobs at North Central WV Airport; awards over $2.5 million in transportation alternatives/recreational trails grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-240-new-jobs-at-North-Central-WV-Airport;-awards-over-$2.5-million-in-TARTP-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:50:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice pledges to further enhance testing efforts across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-pledges-to-further-enhance-testing-efforts-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:51:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates milestone successes of life-changing Jobs &amp; Hope West Virginia program, including first expungement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-milestone-successes-of-life-changing-Jobs-Hope-West-Virginia-program-including-first-expungement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:51:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, State health experts urge extra caution as cases increase nationwide and colder weather approaches</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-State-health-experts-urge-extra-caution-as-cases-increase-nationwide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:01:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $17.3 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 84 agencies across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$17.3-million-in-Victims-of-Crime-Act-grants-to-84-agencies-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:59:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice pledges his full commitment to develop Hobet into economic driver for southern West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-pledges-his-full-commitment-to-develop-Hobet-into-economic-driver-for-southern-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:58:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $1 million in improvement projects at Watters Smith Memorial State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$1-million-in-improvement-projects-at-Watters-Smith-Memorial-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:01:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Fairmont Medical Center, joins WVU Medicine president to provide progress update</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-Fairmont-Medical-Center,-joins-WVU-Medicine-president-to-provide-progress-update.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:01:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice providing $25 million to help qualifying West Virginians pay utility bills</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-providing-$25-million-to-help-qualifying-West-Virginians-pay-utility-bills.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:02:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces entire state of West Virginia now meeting national air quality standards for the first time since 1978</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-entire-state-of-West-Virginia-now-meeting-national-air-quality-standards-first-time-since-1978.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:11:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces over $1 million in improvement projects at Kanawha State Forest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-over-$1-million-in-improvement-projects-at-Kanawha-State-Forest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:02:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Eleventh Family Court Circuit vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Application-for-Eleventh-Family-Court-Circuit-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 16:16:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 6,000 additional pounds of trophy trout for fall stockings; celebrates $12 million in upgrades to Pipestem Resort State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-6,000-additional-pounds-of-trophy-trout-for-fall-stockings-celebrates-$12-million-upgrades-Pipestem.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:18:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia National Guard receives FEMA authorization to increase personnel on federal activation status</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-WV-National-Guard-receives-FEMA-authorization-to-up-personnel-on-federal-activation-status.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:18:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Methanol Inc. to build $350 million methanol plant, bring high-paying jobs to Pleasants County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Methanol-Inc.-to-build-$350-million-methanol-plant,-in-Pleasants-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:19:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of Berkeley Springs Bypass project; spotlights progress on $25 million improvement project at Cacapon Resort State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-Berkeley-Springs-Bypass-project;-spotlights-progress-at-Cacapon-Resort-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice personally paves secondary road in Wood County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-personally-paves-secondary-road-in-Wood-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:19:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces completion of West Virginia COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, submission to CDC</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-completion-of-West-Virginia-COVID-19-Vaccination-Plan,-submission-to-CDC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:20:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Perry to 16th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Perry-to-16th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:44:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces additional improvements to fall trout stocking method; directs WVDNR to add lakes to stocking list</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-additional-improvements-to-fall-trout-stocking-method;-directs-WVDNR-to-add-lakes-to-stocking-list.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:21:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Veterans Assistance office in Parkersburg</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-holds-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-new-Veterans-Assistance-office-in-Parkersburg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:20:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: State to save projected $11.5 million with transition to Google Workspace</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-State-to-save-projected-$11.5-million-with-transition-to-Google-Workspace.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:21:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice awards $1 million to West Virginia food banks; unemployment numbers improve for fifth straight month</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-awards-1-million-to-WV-food-banks;-unemployment-numbers-improve-for-5th-straight-month.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:23:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates innovative broadband expansion to businesses by service-disabled veteran-owned West Virginia company</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-innovative-broadband-expansion-to-businesses-by-service-disabled-veteran-owned-WV-company.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:28:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports West Virginia transmission rate remains among nation’s best; Aggressive Testing efforts continue to expand</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-West-Virginia-transmission-rate-remains-among-nation’s-best.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:28:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces state's 2nd Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy opens in southern West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-state's-2nd-Mountaineer-ChalleNGe-Academy-opens-in-southern-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:28:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces additional free testing at pharmacy drive-thrus; Mon County bars may reopen next Tuesday with restrictions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-additional-free-testing-at-pharmacy-drive-thrus;-Mon-County-bars-update.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:29:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces funding for West Virginia Women’s Commission</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-funding-for-West-Virginia-Women’s-Commission.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:30:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces sponsorship encouraging drivers to use Safe Phone Zones</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-sponsorship-encouraging-drivers-to-use-Safe-Phone-Zones.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:30:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Virgin Hyperloop to build Hyperloop Certification Center in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Virgin-Hyperloop-to-build-Hyperloop-Certification-Center-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:30:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice honors first West Virginia nurses to pass away from COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-honors-first-West-Virginia-nurses-to-pass-away-from-COVID-19.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:31:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, all West Virginians celebrate 3rd anniversary of Roads To Prosperity program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-all-West-Virginians-celebrate-3rd-anniversary-of-Roads-To-Prosperity-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:31:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice invites students to participate in Halloween coloring page contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-invites-students-to-participate-in-Halloween-coloring-page-contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:32:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Tourism Office, and DNR announce over $2.8 million in improvement projects coming to Tygart Lake State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Tourism-Office,-and-DNR-announce-over-$2.8-million-in-improvement-projects-coming-to-Tygart-Lake-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:31:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice allows certain types of music performances to resume with limitations; WV transmission rate nearing nation's best</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-allows-certain-types-of-music-performances-to-resume-with-limitations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:33:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice, WVDACH inviting artists to create ornaments for this year's Artistree</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice,-WVDACH-inviting-artists-to-create-ornaments-for-this-year's-Artistree.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:29:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice kicks off major paving project in Nitro</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-kicks-off-major-paving-project-in-Nitro.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:32:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice offers prayers to President Trump, First Lady; announces Aggressive Testing initiative curbing spread in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-offers-prayers-to-President-Trump,-First-Lady;-announces-Aggressive-Testing-curbing-cases.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:33:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: $10 million revenue surplus for September caps record-setting first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-10-million-revenue-surplus-for-September-caps-record-setting-first-quarter-of-Fiscal-Year-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:34:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice holds grand opening ceremony for Coalfields Expressway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-holds-grand-opening-ceremony-for-Coalfields-Expressway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:33:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: North American Millwright opens new facility in Berkeley County, creating 20 new jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-North-American-Millwright-opens-new-facility-in-Berkeley-County,-creating-20-new-jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:33:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, higher education leaders announce resources being provided for additional testing at colleges and universities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-higher-education-leaders-announce-resources-being-provided-for-additional-testing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:35:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Woody Williams unveil new sign dedicating Gold Star Families Memorial Highway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Woody-Williams-unveil-new-sign-dedicating-Gold-Star-Families-Memorial-Highway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:34:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of Colonel Ruby Bradley Bridge project; a major Roads To Prosperity project in Roane County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-Colonel-Ruby-Bradley-Bridge-project-a-major-Roads-To-Prosperity-project-in-Roane-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:35:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces sale of “River Music” giclée to benefit Communities In Schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-sale-of-“River-Music”-giclée-to-benefit-Communities-In-Schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates completion of $2.8 million paving project on major roadway connecting Parkersburg and Vienna</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-completion-of-$2.8-million-paving-project-on-major-roadway-connecting-Parkersburg-and-Vienna.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:36:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: Statewide flag order honoring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg concludes at sunset tonight</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-Supreme-Court-Justice-Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:39:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice adding free testing opportunities in state’s only two Orange counties: Kanawha and Barbour</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-adding-free-testing-opportunities-in-state’s-only-two-Orange-counties-Kanawha-and-Barbour.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:37:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-President-Trump’s-nomination-of-Amy-Coney-Barrett-to-the-U.S.-Supreme-Court.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:37:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WVDE now reporting school outbreaks online; County Alert map updated to match School Alert map</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-WVDE-now-reporting-school-outbreaks-online-County-Alert-map-to-match-School-map.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards combined $880,000 for Civil Legal Services grant, John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-combined-$880,000-for-Civil-Legal-Services-grant,-John-R.-Justice-Student-Loan-Repayment-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:38:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Tourism Office, and DNR announce $12 million in improvement projects coming to Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort state parks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Tourism-Office-DNR-announce-$12M-in-improvement-projects-at-Blackwater-Falls-and-Canaan-Valley-Resort.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:38:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice tested live on-air as Aggressive Testing program continues to ramp up; all West Virginia counties out of Red status</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-tested-live-on-air-as-Aggressive-Testing-program-continues-to-ramp-up.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:38:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice tours progress on I-70 Bridges Project in Wheeling</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-tours-progress-on-I-70-Bridges-Project-in-Wheeling.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:39:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice activates “Aggressive Testing” efforts in all Red and Orange counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-activates-Aggressive-Testing-efforts-in-all-Red-and-Orange-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:39:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “West Virginia Model” continues to set national standard</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-West-Virginia-Model-continues-to-set-national-standard.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:40:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Game Changer virtual summit to premiere live Monday morning</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Game-Changer-virtual-summit-to-premiere-live-Monday-morning.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:40:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice commits $6 million to support child care providers and families; announces plan for testing and monitoring college students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-commits-6-million-to-support-the-state’s-child-care-network-announces-plan-for-college-students.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:40:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia National Guard to host regional disaster training exercise in 2021</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-National-Guard-to-host-regional-disaster-training-exercise-in-2021.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:40:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice adds “Gold” category to color-coding scale; introduces several adjustments to School Alert System map</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-adds-Gold-to-color-coding-scale;-introduces-several-adjustments-to-school-re-entry-map-system.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:41:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents additional fleet of meal delivery vehicles to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-additional-fleet-of-food-trucks-to-support-West-Virginia-senior-nutrition-meal-delivery-programs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:41:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice hosts emergency meeting late Monday to discuss potential adjustments to color-coded county map system</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-hosts-emergency-meeting-late-Monday-to-discuss-potential-adjustments-to-color-coded-county-map.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:41:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces orange counties will move to remote instruction; pays tribute on 19th anniversary of 9/11 attacks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-orange-counties-will-move-to-remote-instruction;-pays-tribute-to-9-11-victims.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:42:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice accepts $25,000 check from DTE Energy in support of Communities In Schools program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-accepts-$25,000-check-from-DTE-Energy-in-support-of-Communities-In-Schools-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors graduates of West Virginia State Police’s 68th Cadet Class; participates in bell-ringing to commemorate lives lost in 9/11 attacks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-Justice-honors-graduates-of-West-Virginia-State-Police’s-68th-Cadet-Class;-participates-in-bell-ringing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice presents Rhododendron Awards to three Communities In Schools site coordinators</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-presents-Rhododendron-Awards-to-three-Communities-In-Schools-site-coordinators.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:43:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Sept. 11, in observance of Patriot Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Friday,-Sept.-11,-in-observance-of-Patriot-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:43:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces additional unemployment benefits to be distributed next week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-additional-unemployment-benefits-to-be-distributed-next-week.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:43:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement regarding comments from today’s briefing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-regarding-comments-from-today’s-briefing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:43:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice discusses first day of school; announces nearly 850 Kids Connect WiFi locations online</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-discusses-first-day-of-school;-announces-nearly-850-Kids-Connect-WiFi-locations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:44:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice establishes $50 million fund to ensure safety of schools; awards grant to all West Virginia Veterans organizations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-establishes-50-million-fund-to-ensure-safety-of-schools-awards-grant-to-Veterans-organizations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:44:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $244.3M cash surplus through first two months of FY2021; August revenue collections in at $35.8M above estimate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-August-revenue-collections-above-estimates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:45:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice leading the way on “monumental” project connecting 121,000 West Virginia homes to world-class broadband</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-leading-the-way-on-monumental-project-connecting-121,000-West-Virginia-homes-to-world-class-broadband.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:45:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces extension of school meal waivers; Mon County bars ordered closed again</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-extension-of-school-meal-waivers;-Mon-County-bars-ordered-closed-again.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:45:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides opportunity for student-athletes in orange counties to play immediately by being tested</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-opportunity-for-student-athletes-in-orange-counties-to-play-immediately.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:46:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in honor of former West Virginia Delegate Shelby J. Bosley Leary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Tuesday,-Sept.-1,-in-honor-of-former-West-Virginia-Delegate-Shelby-J.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:46:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces all 55 county school systems have necessary PPE and cleaning supplies to safely begin academic year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-all-55-county-school-systems-have-necessary-PPE-and-cleaning-supplies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:46:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: High school cheerleaders and marching band auxiliary groups will also be allowed to perform this fall</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-High-school-cheerleaders-and-marching-band-auxiliary-groups-will-also-be-allowed-to-perform.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:46:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.1 million in STOP Violence Against Women Act Grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.1-million-in-STOP-Violence-Against-Women-Act-Grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:47:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: High school marching bands will perform this fall</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-High-school-marching-bands-will-perform-this-fall.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:47:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice welcomes home more than 140 soldiers after nine-month deployment to Middle East</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-welcomes-home-more-than-140-soldiers-after-nine-month-deployment-to-Middle-East.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:47:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces County Alert Map to determine nursing home visitation; highlights success of indoor face covering requirement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-County-Alert-Map-to-determine-nursing-home-visitation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:48:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces updated County Alert System for school status, nursing home visitation; school re-entry protocols modified</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-updated-County-Alert-System-for-school-status,-nursing-home-visitation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:48:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $250,000 check to fund upgrades at new One Voice recovery facility as part of Wyoming County Pilot Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$250,000-check-to-fund-upgrades-at-new-One-Voice-recovery-facility-as-part-of-Wyoming-County-Pilot.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:48:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice hosts Dr. Deborah Birx, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, to discuss West Virginia virus response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-hosts-Dr.-Deborah-Birx,-White-House-Coronavirus-Response-Coordinator,-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:49:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $1.1 million to again ensure the survival of dozens more West Virginia fairs and festivals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$1.1-million-to-again-ensure-the-survival-of-dozens-more-West-Virginia-fairs-and-festivals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:49:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces adjustments to West Virginia School Re-entry Metrics and Protocols</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-adjustments-to-West-Virginia-School-Re-entry-Metrics-and-Protocols.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:49:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, Aug. 18, in honor of former West Virginia Delegate Robert T. Goldenberg</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-half-staff-on-Tuesday,-Aug.-18,-in-honor-of-former-WV-Del.-Robert-T.-Goldenberg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, Vice President Mike Pence hold joint briefing on West Virginia COVID-19 response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-Vice-President-Mike-Pence-hold-joint-briefing-on-West-Virginia-COVID-19-response.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:50:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia School Re-entry Metrics and Protocols</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-School-Re-entry-Metrics-and-Protocols.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:50:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $1.5 million to help ensure survival of hundreds of West Virginia fairs and festivals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$1.5-million-to-help-ensure-survival-of-hundreds-of-West-Virginia-fairs-and-festivals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:51:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends groundbreaking ceremony for new Marshall University Bill Noe Flight School at Yeager Airport</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-Marshall-University-Bill-Noe-Flight-School-at-Yeager-Airport.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:51:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice temporarily restricts nursing home visitation; extends closure of Monongalia County bars by seven days</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-temporarily-restricts-nursing-home-visitation;-extends-closure-of-Monongalia-County-bars-by-s.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:51:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents fleet of food trucks to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-fleet-of-food-trucks-to-support-West-Virginia-senior-nutrition-programs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:52:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice commits to President Trump’s plan to extend unemployment benefits for West Virginians through the end of 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-commits-to-President-Trump’s-plan-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-for-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:52:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $20 million in paving projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$20-million-in-paving-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:52:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice unveils interactive map of 1,000+ Kids Connect WiFi locations; announces WV has 6th-lowest rate of virus spread in U.S.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-unveils-interactive-map-of-1000-Kids-Connect-WiFi-locations-announces-WV-has-6th-lowest-Rt.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:53:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces start of construction on Oakwood Intersection Improvement Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-start-of-construction-on-Oakwood-Intersection-Improvement-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:53:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces reopening plan for West Virginia schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-reopening-plan-for-West-Virginia-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:53:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: At Gov. Justice's direction, St. Francis Hospital to be stood up as COVID-19 surge facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-At-Gov.-Justice's-direction,-St.-Francis-Hospital-to-be-stood-up-as-COVID-19-surge-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:54:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov Justice: July starts new fiscal year with $243.9m surplus; FY2020 finishes at $28m surplus despite COVID-19 pandemic</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-Justice-July-starts-new-fiscal-year-with-$243.9m-surplus;-FY2020-finishes-at-$28m-surplus-despite-COVID-19-pandemic.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:54:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends closure of Monongalia County bars for an additional 10 days</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-extends-closure-of-Monongalia-County-bars-for-an-additional-10-days-Aug-1.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:54:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WV among nation’s leaders in CARES Act usage rate; commits $2.5M to test all college and university students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-WV-among-nations-leaders-in-CARES-Act-usage-rate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:55:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces all-new $8.9 million Stratton Elementary School approved for construction</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-all-new-$8.9-million-Stratton-Elementary-School-approved-for-construction.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:55:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Miller as Parkways Authority Executive Director</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Miller-as-Parkways-Authority-Executive-Director.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:55:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Game Changer initiative 2020 virtual summits</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Game-Changer-initiative-2020-virtual-summits.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:56:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on outbreak at Princeton nursing home facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-outbreak-at-Princeton-nursing-home-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:56:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs additional aid to City of Gary, dispatching officials to develop long-term water system solutions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-additional-aid-to-City-of-Gary,-dispatching-officials-to-develop-long-term-water-system-solutions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:56:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice directs West Virginia National Guard to Princeton nursing facility; awards $1.3 million to fairs and festivals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-directs-West-Virginia-National-Guard-to-Princeton-nursing-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:57:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues order permitting colleges and universities to reopen</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-issues-order-permitting-colleges-and-universities-to-reopen.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:57:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends closure of Monongalia County bars for an additional 10 days</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-extends-closure-of-Monongalia-County-bars-for-an-additional-10-days.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:57:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides more than $4.1 million to help volunteer firefighters; reports modest improvement in case numbers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-more-than-4-point-1-million-to-help-volunteer-firefighters.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:58:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice hosts West Virginia’s college and university presidents for virtual meeting to discuss reopening plans</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-hosts-WV-college-and-university-presidents-for-virtual-meeting-to-discuss-reopening-plans.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:58:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports active church outbreaks in 7 counties; will hold meeting to discuss reopening plan for colleges and universities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-active-church-outbreaks-in-7-counties-will-hold-meeting-on-colleges-universities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:59:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of U.S. Rep. John Lewis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-in-honor-of-U.S.-Rep.-John-Lewis.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:59:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, Coronavirus Czar address misconceptions about COVID-19; July income tax collections far exceeding estimates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-Coronavirus-Czar-address-misconceptions;-July-income-tax-collections-exceeding-estimates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:00:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, July 20, in honor of former state legislator Shirley Love</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.,-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Mon-July-20,-in-honor-of-former-legislator-Shirley-Love.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:59:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice makes applications available for West Virginia CARES Act Small Business Grant Program; WV again sets national example</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-makes-applications-available-for-West-Virginia-CARES-Act-Small-Business-Grant-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:00:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $2.1 million in Child Advocacy Center grant awards for 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$2.1-million-in-Child-Advocacy-Center-grant-awards-for-2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reduces social gathering limit; closes fairs, festivals, and concerts statewide; closes bars in Monongalia County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reduces-social-gathering-limit;-closes-fairs,-festivals,-and-concerts;-closes-Mon-County-bars.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, WVSSAC director discuss plans for fall sports and activities; Amjad appointed as new State Health Officer</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-WVSSAC-director-discuss-plans-for-fall-sports-and-activities-Amjad-appointed-as-new-SHO.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:01:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $2.9 million in Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant awards for 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$2.9-million-in-Justice-Reinvestment-Initiative-grant-awards-for-2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $5.4 million in West Virginia Community Corrections grant awards for 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$5.4-million-in-West-Virginia-Community-Corrections-grant-awards-for-2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces reopening date for West Virginia schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-reopening-date-for-West-Virginia-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:02:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces statewide indoor face covering requirement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-statewide-indoor-face-covering-requirement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:02:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: "Happy 4th of July, West Virginia!"</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Happy-4th-of-July-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:02:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges safety ahead of Fourth of July weekend</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-safety-ahead-of-Fourth-of-July-weekend.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:03:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia produces revenue surplus for Fiscal Year 2020; fairs, outdoor concerts, and more now allowed to reopen</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-produces-revenue-surplus-for-FY2020;-fairs,-outdoor-concerts,-and-more-reopen.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:03:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues three executive orders</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-three-executive-orders.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:04:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports more than nine percent of West Virginians have now been tested; strongly urges residents to wear masks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-more-than-nine-percent-of-West-Virginians-have-now-been-tested.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:04:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Revenue surplus projected despite pandemic; announces plan to distribute $1.25 billion in CARES Act funding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-Revenue-surplus-projected-despite-pandemic-announces-plan-to-distribute-CARES-Act-funding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:04:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Project Safe Neighborhoods grant award</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Project-Safe-Neighborhoods-grant-award.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:04:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides clarification on active case numbers; announces one-time payment to foster care providers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-clarification-on-active-case-numbers;-announces-one-time-payment-for-foster-care.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:05:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice accepts resignation of Dr. Cathy Slemp</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-accepts-resignation-of-Dr.-Cathy-Slemp.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:05:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice outlines Week 9 of The Comeback</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-outlines-Week-9-of-The-Comeback.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:05:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Greenbrier and Monroe counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-Greenbrier-and-Monroe-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:06:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs order allowing low-contact outdoor sporting events, in-person high school graduation ceremonies</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-signs-order-allowing-certain-sporting-events,-high-school-graduation-ceremonies.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:06:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice secures over $26.9 million for new Clendenin Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-secures-over-$26.9-million-for-new-Clendenin-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:06:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges churchgoers to follow safety guidelines; announces unemployment better than national average</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-churchgoers-to-follow-safety-guidelines;-announces-unemployment-better-than-national-avg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:07:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Glasko-Tully to 41st District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Glasko-Tully-to-41st-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:07:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $6.1 million in grant funding from U.S. DOJ to aid COVID-19 mitigation efforts, substance use treatment program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$6.1-million-in-grant-funding-from-U.S.-DOJ-to-aid-COVID-19-mitigation-efforts,-treatment-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:07:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice congratulates The Clorox Company for sealing deal on 100-job manufacturing facility in Eastern Panhandle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-The-Clorox-Company-for-sealing-deal-on-100-job-manufacturing-facility-in-Eastern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:08:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on outbreak at church in Greenbrier County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-outbreak-at-church-in-Greenbrier-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:08:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing way for jobs and opportunities through Atlantic Coast Pipeline</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-U.S.-Supreme-Court-decision-clearing-way-for-jobs-and-opportunities-through-Atlantic-Coast-Pipeline.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:08:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after WV awarded $12 million for additional Corridor H work</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-WV-awarded-$12-million-for-additional-Corridor-H-work.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:08:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces testing of all prisons and jails complete; $2.6 million in CARES Act funding now out to cities and counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-testing-of-all-prisons-and-jails-complete-CARES-Act-funding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:09:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces 2020 State Fair of West Virginia will move forward as scheduled</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-2020-State-Fair-of-West-Virginia-will-move-forward-as-scheduled.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:09:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces nursing home visitation, graduation ceremonies to be allowed with limitations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-nursing-home-visitation,-graduation-ceremonies-to-be-allowed-with-limitations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:09:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice outlines Week 7 of The Comeback; announces reopening schedule for summer youth camps, certain outdoor concerts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-outlines-Week-7;-announces-reopening-schedule-for-summer-youth-camps,-certain-outdoor-concerts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:10:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs Executive Order formalizing June 8 reopenings; athletic programs to resume Monday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-signs-Executive-Order-formalizing-June-8-reopenings;-athletic-programs-to-resume-Monday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:10:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces state's commitment to Wheeling Streetscape Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-state's-commitment-to-Wheeling-Streetscape-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:10:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on fairs and festivals; increases public gathering limit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-fairs-and-festivals;-increases-public-gathering-limit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:11:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice recommends projects for West Virginia's Appalachian Regional Commission Investment Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-recommends-projects-for-West-Virginia's-Appalachian-Regional-Commission-Investment-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:11:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice removes Hess from State Fire Commission</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-removes-Hess-from-State-Fire-Commission.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:11:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides reopening date for campgrounds to out-of-state guests; guidance now available for low-contact sports</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-reopening-date-for-campgrounds-to-out-of-state-guests.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:12:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $13.8 million in grant funding for water/sewer and broadband projects across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-13.8-million-in-grant-funding-for-water-sewer-and-broadband-projects-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:12:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on comment during his daily briefing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-comment-during-his-daily-briefing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:12:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports West Virginia has set the national standard for nursing home testing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-West-Virginia-national-standard-for-nursing-home-testing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Amsted Industries investment in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Amsted-Industries-investment-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:13:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice outlines Week 6 of The Comeback; full testing results at Huttonsville correctional facility announced</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-outlines-Week-6-of-The-Comeback-full-testing-complete-at-Huttonsville.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:13:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $7.4 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$7.4-million-in-Transportation-Alternatives-and-Recreational-Trails-Program-grants-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:14:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs order formalizing May 30 reopenings; WVSSAC athletics and additional sports scheduled to resume</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-signs-order-formalizing-May-30-reopenings;-WVSSAC-athletics-and-additional-sports-scheduled.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:21:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders all corrections facility inmates and employees statewide to be tested for COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-corrections-facilities-fully-tested.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:22:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDEP Sec. Caperton announce $27.1 million in AML Economic Development Grant Projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDEP-Sec.-Caperton-announce-$27.1-million-in-AML-Economic-Development-Grant-Projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:22:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on testing results at Huttonsville correctional facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-testing-results-at-Huttonsville-correctional-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:22:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Innovation a key element of West Virginia's ongoing COVID-19 response efforts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Innovation-a-key-element-of-West-Virginia's-ongoing-COVID-19-response-efforts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:23:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Week 5 of The Comeback now underway; testing complete for all inmates and staff at Huttonsville correctional facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-Week-5-of-The-Comeback-now-underway-testing-complete-for-all-inmates-staff-HCC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides update on Eastern Panhandle alert; signs order formalizing May 26 reopenings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-Eastern-Panhandle;-signs-order-formalizing-next-reopenings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:23:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces reopening dates for swimming pools, movie theaters, bowling alleys and other places with indoor amusement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-reopening-dates-for-swimming-pools-movie-theaters-bowling-alleys-and-more.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:24:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice unveils WVSTRONG Discount for State Parks; announces new testing dates for vulnerable populations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-unveils-WVSTRONG-Discount-for-State-Parks-announces-new-testing-dates-for-vulnerable-pops.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:24:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces WVSTRONG discount for West Virginians staying at state parks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-WVSTRONG-discount-for-West-Virginians-staying-at-state-parks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:24:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs order allowing Week 4 businesses to reopen Thursday; results of statewide nursing home testing announced</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-signs-order-for-Week-4-businesses-results-of-nursing-home-testing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:25:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces schedule for additional reopenings including malls, bars, casinos, and more</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-schedule-for-additional-reopenings-including-malls,-bars,-casinos,-and-more.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:25:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice adds more recreational activities to list of upcoming reopenings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-adds-more-recreational-activities-to-list-of-upcoming-reopenings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:25:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice schedules reopenings for gyms, other recreational activities; announces plan to test vulnerable and minority populations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-additional-reopenings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:26:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice adds tanning businesses to list of Week 4 reopenings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-adds-tanning-businesses-to-list-of-Week-4-reopenings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:26:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice visits new regional food distribution center; provides additional updates on response efforts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-visits-new-regional-food-distribution-center;-provides-additional-updates-on-response-efforts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:27:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces schedule for additional reopenings including indoor dining, retail stores, outdoor activities and more</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-schedule-for-additional-reopenings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:27:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces date for limited reopening of Hatfield-McCoy Trail System</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-date-for-limited-reopening-of-Hatfield-McCoy-Trail-System.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:28:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia first state in nation to begin testing all assisted living facility residents and staff for COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-first-state-in-nation-to-begin-testing-all-assisted-living-facility-residents-and-staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:28:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders testing at all daycares, assisted living facilities, and residential care communities statewide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-orders-testing-at-all-daycares-assisted-living-facilities-and-residential-care-communities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:28:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “West Virginians have done incredible work, but we need to keep it up”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginians-have-done-incredible-work-but-we-need-to-keep-it-up.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:29:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces wellness facilities, drive-in theaters will be allowed to reopen next Monday in Week 3 phase of “The Comeback”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-wellness-facilities,-drive-in-theaters-will-be-allowed-to-reopen-next-Monday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:29:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice removes three counties from remaining list of hotspots</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-removes-three-counties-from-remaining-list-of-hotspots.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:29:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides more details on The Comeback plan ahead of next round of reopenings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-more-details-on-The-Comeback-plan-ahead-of-next-round-of-reopenings.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 23:30:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces “Safer At Home” order to replace “Stay At Home” order</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-“Safer-At-Home”-order-to-replace-“Stay-At-Home”-order.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:51:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces that “The Comeback” is now underway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-that-“The-Comeback”-is-now-underway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:52:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice provides additional guidelines for reopening certain small businesses, restaurants, and religious entities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-provides-additional-guidelines-for-reopening-certain-businesses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:52:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice unveils plan to reopen state: “West Virginia Strong – The Comeback”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-unveils-plan-to-reopen-state-“West-Virginia-Strong-–-The-Comeback”.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:53:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice discusses potential strategies to safely begin reopening daycares, restaurants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-discusses-potential-strategies-to-reopen-portions-of-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:54:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges Federal Bureau of Prisons to reverse decision to transfer out-of-state inmates to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-Federal-Bureau-of-Prisons-to-reverse-decision-to-transfer-out-of-state-inmates-to-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:53:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, DOT release online map of 2020 roadwork projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-DOT-release-online-map-of-2020-roadwork-projects.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:53:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces backlog of unemployment claims has been cleared; reports progress on mass nursing home testing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-backlog-of-unemployment-claims-has-been-cleared-reports-progress-on-testing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:58:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Department of Transportation announce bid awards of more than $125 million for dozens of road projects across state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Department-of-Transportation-announce-bid-awards-dozens-of-road-projects-across.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:58:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia leading nation in several aspects of COVID-19 response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-leading-nation-in-COVID-19-response.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:58:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia schools to remain closed for rest of academic year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-schools-to-remain-closed-for-rest-of-academic-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 14:59:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order outlining process for hospitals to resume elective medical procedures</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-issues-Executive-Order-outlining-process-for-hospitals-to-resume-elective-medical-procedures.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: West Virginia becomes first state in nation to begin testing all nursing home residents and staff for COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-West-Virginia-becomes-first-state-in-nation-to-begin-testing-all-nursing-home-residents-and-staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:00:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders all nursing home residents and staff statewide to be tested for COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-nursing-home-residents-and-staff-statewide-to-be-tested-for-coronavirus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: West Virginia receives $625 million in federal funding to aid State coronavirus response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-receives-$625-million-in-federal-funding-to-aid-State-coronavirus-response.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:04:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces that discussions on “Phase 2” of coronavirus response are underway</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-that-discussions-on-Phase-2-of-coronavirus-response-are-underway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:05:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces numbers trending in right direction, but urges West Virginians to “stay the course”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-numbers-trending-in-right-direction,-but-urges-West-Virginians-to-stay-the-course.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:05:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We’ll just keep fighting this battle as hard as we can possibly fight it”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-We’ll-just-keep-fighting-this-battle-as-hard-as-we-can-possibly-fight-it.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:06:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov Justice: WV National Guard, WVU researchers collaborate with community and technical colleges, businesses to address PPE shortfalls</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-Justice-WV-National-Guard,-WVU-researchers-collaborate-with-community-and-technical-colleges,-businesses-to-address-PP.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:06:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces hero pay for front line workers; adds four counties to executive order</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-hero-pay-for-front-line-workers;-adds-four-counties-to-executive-order.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:06:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports encouraging numbers again but warns citizens to not relax</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-encouraging-numbers-again-but-warns-citizens-to-not-relax.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:07:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order for Marion County; says numbers still trending for state to keep spread of COVID-19 to a minimum</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-issues-Executive-Order-for-Marion-County;-says-numbers-still-trending-for-state-to-keep-sprea.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:07:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces bid awards for major Roads To Prosperity projects in Marshall, Roane counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-bid-awards-for-major-Roads-To-Prosperity-projects-in-Marshall,-Roane-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:08:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice tells West Virginians to keep doing the things that will “cripple” the coronavirus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-tells-West-Virginians-to-keep-doing-the-things-that-will-“cripple”-the-coronavirus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:11:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice says we “will remain as aggressive as possible to save as many lives as we possibly can” in face of COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-says-we-“will-remain-as-aggressive-as-possible-to-save-as-many-lives-as-we-possibly-can”-in-f.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:11:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice expands Executive Order to additional counties to further protect West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-expands-Executive-Order-to-additional-counties-to-further-protect-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:11:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice directs additional resources to WORKFORCE WV</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-directs-additional-resources-to-WORKFORCE-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:13:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order to protect West Virginians in Eastern Panhandle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-issues-Executive-Order-to-protect-West-Virginians-in-Eastern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:13:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice reports first community cluster of COVID-19, encourages residents to stay calm, keep practicing social distancing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-first-community-cluster-of-COVID-19,-encourages-residents-to-stay-calm,-keep-practici.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:14:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice secures federal disaster declaration for West Virginia in response to COVID-19 pandemic</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-secures-federal-disaster-declaration-for-West-Virginia-in-response-to-COVID-19-pandemic.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:14:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice says West Virginia still trending the right way on minimizing COVID-19 cases</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-says-West-Virginia-still-trending-the-right-way-on-minimizing-COVID-19-cases.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs executive order to move Primary Election to June 9 after consultation with Attorney General, Secretary of State</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-signs-executive-order-to-move-Primary-Election-to-June-9-after-consultation-with-Attorney-Gen.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:27:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Williamson Memorial Hospital acquisition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Williamson-Memorial-Hospital-acquisition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:27:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders halt to elective medical procedures, closes private campgrounds to out-of-state visitors</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-orders-halt-to-elective-medical-procedures,-closes-private-campgrounds-to-out-of-state-camper.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:28:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice signs Executive Order suspending some statutory regulations at the request of the Boards of Nursing, Medicine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-signs-Executive-Order-suspending-regulations-at-the-request-of-the-Boards-of-Nursing,-Medicine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:00:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order requiring out-of-state citizens to self-quarantine for 14 days, closes state park campgrounds</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-issues-Executive-Order-requiring-out-of-state-citizens-to-self-quarantine-for-14-days,-closes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:28:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement after learning of first West Virginian to pass away from COVID-19</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-after-learning-of-first-West-Virginian-to-pass-away-from-C.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:29:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, Dr. Marsh discuss COVID-19 response and plans with governors of Ohio, Pennsylvania</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Dr.-Marsh-discuss-COVID-19-response-and-plans-with-governors-of-Ohio,-Pennsylvania.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:29:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice says access to medical supplies for front line workers is improving, tells citizens to keep practicing social distancing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-says-access-to-medical-supplies-for-front-line-workers-is-improving,-tells-citizens-to-keep-p.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:29:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges West Virginians to “stay the course, stay strong” in face of pandemic; appoints Dr. Clay Marsh as COVID-19 Czar</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-West-Virginians-to-“stay-the-course,-stay-strong”-in-face-of-pandemic;-appoints-Dr.-Cla.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:29:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, religious leaders hold Statewide Day of Prayer Service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-religious-leaders-hold-Statewide-Day-of-Prayer-Service.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:30:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends statewide school closure, requests extension of state income tax filing deadline</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-extends-statewide-school-closure,-requests-extension-of-state-income-tax-filing-deadline.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:30:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We’re pushing the right buttons to keep this thing under control and away from us”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-We’re-pushing-the-right-buttons-to-keep-this-thing-under-control-and-away-from-us.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:31:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, religious leaders to hold virtual statewide Day of Prayer service tomorrow at noon</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-religious-leaders-to-hold-virtual-statewide-Day-of-Prayer-service-tomorrow-at-noon.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:30:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues “Stay At Home” order for all West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-issues-Stay-at-Home-order-for-all-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:38:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders West Virginians to stay home; announces statewide day of prayer and more</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-orders-West-Virginians-to-stay-home;-announces-statewide-day-of-prayer-and-more.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:31:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice urges all West Virginians to follow guidelines to save lives in statewide address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-all-West-Virginians-to-follow-guidelines-to-save-lives-in-statewide-address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:39:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to hold statewide address on COVID-19 response tonight at 7 p.m.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-hold-statewide-address-on-COVID19-response-tonight-at-7pm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:41:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders more closures; calls for increased blood donations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-orders-more-closures;-calls-for-increased-blood-donations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice issues Executive Order providing unemployment benefits to those affected by coronavirus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-issues-Executive-Order-providing-unemployment-benefits-to-those-affected-by-coronavirus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:42:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice orders closure of barbershops, hair salons, and nail salons</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-orders-closure-of-barbershops,-hair-salons,-and-nail-salons.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Executive Order limiting restaurants and bars, closing casinos statewide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Executive-Order-limiting-restaurants-and-bars,-closing-casinos-statewide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:42:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces closure of gyms and recreation facilities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-state-officials-announce-closure-of-gyms-and-recreation-facilities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice details latest coronavirus precautions in statewide address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-holds-statewide-address-to-discuss-coronavirus-precautions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:28:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, health officials to hold statewide address on COVID-19 tonight at 6 p.m.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-Justice-health-officials-to-hold-statewide-address-on-COVID19-tonight-at-6-pm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:43:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services provides update on COVID-19 response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/West-Virginia-Bureau-of-Senior-Services-provides-update-on-COVID-19-response.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:43:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: “We’re trying to be ready in every way we can possibly be”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-We-are-trying-to-be-ready-in-every-way-we-can-possibly-be.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:44:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice, Department of Education issue updated guidance on school closures in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice,-Department-of-Education-issue-updated-guidance-on-school-closures-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces closure of West Virginia schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-closure-of-West-Virginia-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:46:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVU Hospitals announce plans for keeping Fairmont Regional Medical Center open; construction of new community</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVU-Hospitals-announce-plans-for-keeping-Fairmont-Regional-Medical-Center-open;-construction-of-new-community.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:45:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces additional $39.9 million in FEMA funds for schools damaged during 2016 flooding in Kanawha and Nicholas counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-additional-$39.9-million-in-FEMA-funds-for-schools-damaged-during-2016-flooding-in-Kanawha-Nicholas.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces additional FEMA grant funds for flood-damaged properties in Greenbrier County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-additional-FEMA-grant-funds-for-flood-damaged-properties-in-Greenbrier-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:45:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>COVID UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces State employee travel ban, basketball tournament cancellation among latest precautionary coronavirus measures</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-State-employee-travel-ban,-basketball-tournament-cancellation-among-latest-precautions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:46:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill creating West Virginia Impact Fund</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-creating-West-Virginia-Impact-Fund.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:46:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Administration members, State officials provide updates on COVID-19 preparedness efforts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Administration-members,-State-officials-provide-updates-on-COVID-19-preparedness-efforts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:47:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: “Family-First Initiative a home run, in economically responsible budget”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Family-First-Initiative-a-home-run,-in-economically-responsible-budget.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:47:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.08 million in funding for Rainelle storm water project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.08-million-in-funding-for-Rainelle-storm-water-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:47:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice urges full funding for foster care</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-urges-full-funding-for-foster-care.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:47:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces expansion of popular Gold Rush trout program for 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-expansion-of-popular-Gold-Rush-trout-program-for-2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:49:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $50,000 from “One Shot Hunt” to Mountaineer Food Bank for Hunters Helping The Hungry Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$50,000-from-“One-Shot-Hunt”-to-Mountaineer-Food-Bank-for-Hunters-Helping-The-Hungry-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:49:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proclaims March 2020 as Red Cross Month in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proclaims-March-2020-as-Red-Cross-Month-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:49:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs proclamation declaring March 2020 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-proclamation-declaring-March-2020-as-Bleeding-Disorders-Awareness-Month.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:48:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and WV DNR announce five-year project to restore Bobwhite Quail to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-WV-DNR-announce-five-year-project-to-restore-Bobwhite-Quail-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:51:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: “The health and safety of all West Virginians is the highest priority and we are monitoring coronavirus around the clock”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-hosts-roundtable-meeting-on-coronavirus-preparations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:50:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proclaims National School Breakfast Week in West Virginia as state continues to lead nation in breakfast program participation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proclaims-National-School-Breakfast-Week-in-West-Virginia-as-state-continues-to-lead-nation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:50:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils new West Virginia Vacation Guide</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-new-West-Virginia-Vacation-Guide.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:50:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs proclamation declaring West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-proclamation-declaring-West-Virginia-School-of-Osteopathic-Medicine-(WVSOM)-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:51:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: 3rd consecutive month with revenue surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-3rd-consecutive-month-with-revenue-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:52:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring Concord University Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-Concord-University-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:51:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice praises President Trump for taking historic steps to establish peace in Afghanistan, bring U.S. troops home</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-praises-President-Trump-for-taking-historic-steps-to-establish-peace-in-Afghanistan,-bring-U.S.-troops-home.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:52:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice participates in call with Vice President Pence on coronavirus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-participates-in-call-with-Vice-President-Pence-on-coronavirus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:52:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-Born-Alive-Abortion-Survivors-Protection-Act.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:51:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: IDD Waiver waitlist elimination non-negotiable</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-IDD-Waiver-waitlist-elimination-non-negotiable.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:53:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests up to $2 million to jump-start development of new Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-requests-up-to-$2-million-to-jump-start-development-of-new-Greenbrier-Valley-Aquatic-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:53:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks at 2020 Arts in Our Communities Conference; proclaims Arts Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-at-2020-Arts-in-Our-Communities-Conference-proclaims-Arts-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:53:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice ceremonially signs 125-year-old bill in honor of Bluefield State College</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-ceremonially-signs-125-year-old-bill-in-honor-of-Bluefield-State-College.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:54:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring West Virginia State University Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-West-Virginia-State-University-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:54:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: President Donald J. Trump delivers funding increase for West Virginia flood recovery</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-President-Donald-J.-Trump-delivers-funding-increase-for-West-Virginia-flood-recovery.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:54:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases statement congratulating new State Superintendent of Schools Clayton Burch</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-statement-congratulating-new-State-Superintendent-of-Schools-Clayton-Burch.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:54:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice meets with Fairmont Regional Medical Center officials to discuss hospital’s future</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-meets-with-Fairmont-Regional-Medical-Center-officials-to-discuss-hospital’s-future.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:55:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases statement after Fairmont Regional Medical Center announces plans to close</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-statement-after-Fairmont-Regional-Medical-Center-announces-plans-to-close.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:55:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, HHOMA Director Upson present $249,000 in grants to organizations from Berkeley and Jefferson counties for BRIDGE pilot program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-HHOMA-Director-Upson-present-$249,000-in-grants-to-organizations-from-Berkeley-and-Jefferson-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:55:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks at open house hosted by The Clorox Company about proposed cat litter manufacturing facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-at-Open-House-hosted-by-The-Clorox-Company-about-proposed-cat-litter-manufacturing-facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:56:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of Create a Quarter WV contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-winners-of-Create-a-Quarter-WV-contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:56:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness in advance of additional rain forecast this week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-State-of-Preparedness-in-advance-of-additional-rain-forecast-this-week.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:57:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases statement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-statement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:58:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases statement after Pleasant Valley Hospital announces cutbacks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-statement-after-Pleasant-Valley-Hospital-announces-cutbacks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:56:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses West Virginia Association of Counties during annual conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-West-Virginia-Association-of-Counties-during-annual-conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:58:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation for 2-1-1 Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-for-211-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:57:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, HHOMA Director Jill Upson present $247,000 in grants to Kanawha County organizations for BRIDGE community revitalization pilot program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-HHOMA-Director-Jill-Upson-present-$247,000-in-grants-to-Kanawha-County-organizations-for-BRIDGE-grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:58:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Library Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-for-Library-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:58:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for seven counties affected by flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-seven-counties-affected-by-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:59:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders state flags at Capitol, throughout Logan County be flown at half-staff on Saturday in remembrance of former Legislator Ellis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-state-flags-at-Capitol,-throughout-Logan-County-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:59:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov Justice: $1.9 million in hazard mitigation grants awarded to Wood County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-Justice-1.9-million-in-Hazard-Mitigation-Grants-Awarded-to-Wood-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:59:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice pledges $1 million to encourage participation in 2020 United States Census</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov-Justice-pledges-1-million-to-encourage-participation-in-2020-United-States-Census.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs State Emergency Management officials, West Virginia National Guard to prepare for potential flooding event this week</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-State-Emergency-Management-officials,-West-Virginia-National-Guard-to-prepare-for-potential-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after State Superintendent Dr. Steve Paine announces retirement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-State-Superintendent-Dr.-Steve-Paine-announces-retirement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs pair of bills; allowing people with physical disabilities to vote electronically, speeding up post-disaster construction projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-pair-of-bills-Feb-2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: We must stop our rural hospitals from closing</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-We-must-stop-our-rural-hospitals-from-closing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $13M January revenue surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$13M-January-revenue-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:01:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $131 million for the replacement of Nicholas County Schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$131-million-for-the-replacement-of-Nicholas-County-Schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2020 02:05:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses Charleston Catholic High School students during Catholic Schools Week in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-Charleston-Catholic-High-School-students-during-Catholic-Schools-Week-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:02:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appears on Fox &amp; Friends; invites all Americans to come to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-invites-all-Americans-to-come-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:03:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winners announced for 2020 Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Winners-announced-for-2020-Almost-Heaven-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:02:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce project to build levee in Milton to reduce risk of flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-U.S.-Army-Corps-of-Engineers-announce-project-to-build-levee-in-Milton-to-reduce-risk-of-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:05:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia, voices support for legislation allowing residents to vote on annexation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-County-Commissioners’-Association-of-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:04:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks at West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants 2020 Legislative Seminar</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-at-West-Virginia-Society-of-Certified-Public-Accountants-2020-Legislative-Seminar.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:04:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $60,000 check to help fund renovations to Mason County 4-H Youth Camp</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$60,000-check-to-help-fund-renovations-to-Mason-County-4-H-Youth-Camp.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:05:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses oil and gas industry leaders at IOGAWV 2020 Winter Meeting</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-oil-and-gas-industry-leaders-at-IOGAWV-2020-Winter-Meeting.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:06:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends groundbreaking ceremony for new Herbert Hoover High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-Herbert-Hoover-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks at annual West Virginia Economic Development Council Legislative Conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-at-annual-West-Virginia-Economic-Development-Council-Legislative-Conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:06:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia job numbers best in over a decade...AGAIN</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-job-numbers-best-in-over-a-decade-AGAIN.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:05:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Del. Daniel Linville award checks to public employees for saving State thousands of dollars</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Del.-Daniel-Linville-award-checks-to-public-employees-for-saving-State-thousands-of-dollars.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:06:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends Bell-Ringing for Peace Ceremony on MLK Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-Bell-Ringing-for-Peace-Ceremony-on-MLK-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:07:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Aeronautics Commission hands out $388k in Airport Improvement Grants</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Aeronautics-Commission-hands-out-$388k-in-Airport-Improvement-Grants.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:07:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Gov. Justice applauds Clorox’s intention to create 100 new jobs through proposed Berkeley County development</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/-Gov.-Justice-applauds-Clorox’s-intention-to-create-100-new-jobs-through-proposed-Berkeley-County-development.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:08:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Jan. 18, in honor of fallen firefighter Mark Horwich</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-state-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-fallen-firefighter-Mark-Horwich.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:07:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Tourism Office, and DNR announce prize winners of 2020 Hunting and Fishing License Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Tourism-Office-and-DNR-announce-prize-winners-of-2020-Hunting-and-Fishing-License-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:09:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proclaims Hunger Free West Virginia Day; highlights $6 million in proposed funding to help fight hunger</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proclaims-Hunger-Free-West-Virginia-Day;-highlights-$6-million-in-proposed-funding-to-help-fight-hunger.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:08:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Hutson to Fairmont State University Board of Governors</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Hutson-to-Fairmont-State-University-Board-of-Governors.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:09:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Treasurer Perdue transfers $20 million to General Revenue Fund for FY2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Treasurer-Perdue-transfers-$20-million-to-General-Revenue-Fund-for-FY2020.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:09:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that second Mountaineer Challenge Academy will open in Montgomery</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-second-Mountaineer-Challenge-Academy-will-open-in-Montgomery.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:09:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Ramaco Carbon announce plans for new research facility in West Virginia to advance coal-to-carbon products and materials</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Ramaco-Carbon-announce-plans-for-new-research-facility-in-West-Virginia-to-advance-coal-to-carbon-products.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:10:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, state education leaders honor 2020 West Virginia Teacher of the Year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-state-education-leaders-honor-2020-West-Virginia-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:10:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues Executive Order creating West Virginia Narcotics Intelligence Unit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-Executive-Order-creating-West-Virginia-Narcotics-Intelligence-Unit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:10:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2020 West Virginia State of the State Address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/2020-West-Virginia-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:11:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to deliver State of the State Address Wednesday night</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-deliver-State-of-the-State-Address-Wednesday-night.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:11:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice welcomes home soldiers from nine-month overseas deployment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-welcomes-home-soldiers-from-nine-month-overseas-deployment.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:11:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends grand opening ceremony for all-new Mountain Valley Elementary School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-grand-opening-ceremony-for-all-new-Mountain-Valley-Elementary-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:12:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: December revenue $6.9M surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-December-revenue-collections-in-at-$6.9M-above-estimates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:12:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Frazier as DMV Commissioner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Frazier-as-DMV-Commissioner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:12:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves recommended terminations after reviewing report on DCR Academy Class 18</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-recommended-terminations-after-reviewing-report-on-DCR-Academy-Class-18.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:19:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, Dec. 27, in remembrance of former Del. Sally Matz Susman</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-Flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Friday,-Dec.-27,-in-remembrance-of-former-Del.-Sally-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:19:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 28, in remembrance of former Del. Ken Legg</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-Flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-Dec.-28,-in-remembrance-of-former-Del.-Ken-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:19:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice pledges support for Ravencliff McGraws Saulsville PSD in Wyoming County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-pledges-support-for-Ravencliff-McGraws-Saulsville-PSD-in-Wyoming-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:19:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Marshall County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Marshall-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:20:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Second Jobs &amp; Hope training course graduation held today at Camp Dawson</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Second-Jobs-and-Hope-training-course-graduation-held-today-at-Camp-Dawson.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:20:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice responds to presidential executive order concerning refugee resettlement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-responds-to-presidential-executive-order-concerning-refugee-resettlement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:20:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces agreement with Maryland to continue MARC Train service to Martinsburg and across Eastern Panhandle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-funding-solution-to-continue-MARC-Train-service-to-Martinsburg-and-across-Eastern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:21:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after speaking with MLB Commissioner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-speaking-with-MLB-Commissioner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:21:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, Dec. 23, in honor of former WV Delegate and WWII hero Brig. Gen. J. Kemp McLaughlin</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Monday,-Dec.-23,-in-honor-of-former-WV-Delegate-and-WWII-hero.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names Ratcliff as Eastern Panhandle Regional Representative</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-Ratcliff-as-Eastern-Panhandle-Regional-Representative.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:21:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to participate in 2020 Girls Go CyberStart competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-to-participate-in-2020-Girls-Go-CyberStart-competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:22:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs State Emergency Management officials, West Virginia National Guard to prepare for potential flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-State-Emergency-Management-officials,-West-Virginia-National-Guard-to-prepare-for-potential-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:22:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on death of World War II hero, WV Air National Guard founder, and former State Delegate Brig. Gen. J. Kemp McLaughlin</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-McLaughlin.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:22:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers hundreds of Christmas presents to West Virginia children</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-hundreds-of-Christmas-presents-to-West-Virginia-children.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:22:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, former Acting Attorney General of the U.S. issue statement on residency lawsuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-former-Acting-Attorney-General-of-the-U.S.-issue-statement-on-residency-lawsuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:23:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, U.S. Department of Justice announce $38 million grant awarded to West Virginia to reduce crime, fight the opioid crisis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-U.S.-Department-of-Justice-announce-$38-million-grant-awarded-to-West-Virginia-to-reduce-crime,-fight-the-opi.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:23:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs DHHR to eliminate waitlist for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Waiver program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-DHHR-to-eliminate-waitlist-for-Intellectual-and-Developmental-Disabilities-Waiver-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:23:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring Christmas Eve as full-day state holiday for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-Christmas-Eve-as-full-day-state-holiday-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:24:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Dec. 12, in remembrance of former Del. Dr. Robert Pulliam</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-Flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Thursday,-Dec.-12,-in-remembrance-of-former-Del.-Dr.-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:24:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents West Virginia Purple Heart to heroes with State Police</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-West-Virginia-Purple-Heart-to-heroes-with-State-Police.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:24:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-Flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-Dec.-7,-in-honor-of-National-Pearl-Harb.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:24:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Joyful Night celebration scheduled for evening of Dec. 10 at the State Capitol Complex</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Annual-Joyful-Night-celebration-scheduled-for-evening-of-Dec.-10-at-the-State-Capitol-Complex.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:25:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Second historic bond sale complete, to generate more than $700 million for Roads To Prosperity program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Second-historic-bond-sale-complete-to-generate-more-than-700-million-for-Roads-To-Prosperity-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:25:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 2020 hunting and fishing license contest beginning tomorrow</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-2020-hunting-and-fishing-license-contest-beginning-tomorrow.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:25:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice presents 2nd Rhododendron Award to woman who offers recovery through culinary and agricultural training</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-presents-2nd-Rhododendron-Award-to-woman-who-offers-recovery-through-culinary-and-agricultural-training.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:26:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Lily’s Place treatment center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-discusses-impact-of-Jobs-and-Hope-West-Virginia-program-during-visit-at-Lily’s-Place-treatment-center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:26:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Epilepsy Awareness Month, End Epilepsy Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-for-Epilepsy-Awareness-Month,-End-Epilepsy-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:26:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-for-Pancreatic-Cancer-Awareness-Month-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:26:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia job numbers best in over a decade</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-job-numbers-best-in-over-a-decade.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:27:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces upcoming sale of next round of Roads To Prosperity bonds</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-upcoming-sale-of-next-round-of-Roads-To-Prosperity-bonds.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:27:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice secures over $52 million for Herbert Hoover High School rebuild</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-secures-over-$52-million-for-Herbert-Hoover-High-School-rebuild.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:27:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, state leaders join Virgin Hyperloop One officials at WVU to discuss West Virginia's role in the future of transportation technology</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-state-leaders-join-Virgin-Hyperloop-One-officials-at-WVU-to-discuss-West-Virginia's-role-in-the-future.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:27:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors graduates of first training course offered through Jobs &amp; Hope West Virginia program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-graduates-of-first-training-course-offered-through-Jobs-and-Hope-West-Virginia-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:28:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on minor league baseball in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-minor-league-baseball-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:28:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and State leaders host ceremonial groundbreaking for Facebook’s major fiber network project in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-State-leaders-hold-ceremonial-groundbreaking-for-Facebook’s-major-fiber-network-project-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:28:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends Federalist Society’s Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner at Union Station in Washington, D.C.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-Federalist-Societys-Antonin-Scalia-Memorial-Dinner-at-Union-Station-in-Washington-DC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:28:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2019 military and first responder recognition trees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-invite-West-Virginians-to-submit-photos-for-2019-military-and-first-responder-recognition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:29:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for Special Session of Legislature on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-Special-Session-of-Legislature-on-Monday,-Nov.-18,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:29:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses coal industry leaders at 47th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-coal-industry-leaders-at-47th-Annual-West-Virginia-Mining-Symposium.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:29:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice announces winners of “Thank A Veteran” student art contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-announces-winners-of-“Thank-A-Veteran”-student-art-contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:30:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation for Kids’ Chance Awareness Week in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-for-Kids’-Chance-Awareness-Week-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:30:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors West Virginia veterans; helps dedicate new Veteran Wall and War Memorial</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-West-Virginia-veterans;-helps-dedicate-new-Veteran-Wall-and-War-Memorial.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:30:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces I-64 Danner Road Overpass Bridge to be completed just 36 days into planned 60-day construction schedule</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-I-64-Danner-Overpass-Bridge-to-be-completed-just-36-days-into-planned-60-day-construction-schedule.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:30:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of I-64 Nitro/St. Albans Bridge project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-I-64-Nitro-St.-Albans-Bridge-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:31:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice participate in “Once and Future Patriots” youth salute to veterans</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-participate-in-“Once-and-Future-Patriots”-youth-salute-to-veterans.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:29:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks with transportation engineers and state highways officials at annual ACEC-WV Forum</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-with-transportation-engineers-and-state-highways-officials-at-annual-ACEC-WV-Forum.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:31:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: Gov. Justice lifts State of Emergency as drought conditions diminish</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-lifts-State-of-Emergency-as-drought-conditions-diminish.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:31:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, DOT officials announce new Roads to Prosperity Project in Williamstown</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-DOT-officials-announce-new-Roads-to-Prosperity-Project-in-Williamstown.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:32:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State Flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Nov. 2, in remembrance of former Del. Bob Holroyd</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.-and-State-Flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday,-Nov.-2,-in-remembrance-of-former-Del.-B.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:33:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, First Lady to host youth salute to veterans “Once and Future Patriots” event Nov. 8 at Culture Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-First-Lady-to-host-youth-salute-to-veterans-“Once-and-Future-Patriots”-event-Nov.-8-at-Culture-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:33:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Hollywood Elementary School for being named as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-Hollywood-Elementary-School-for-being-named-as-a-2019-National-Blue-Ribbon-School-of-Excellence.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:34:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Jobs &amp; Hope program in southern West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-Jobs-and-Hope-program-in-southern-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:34:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice recognizes Athens Elementary School for Balanced Scorecard accomplishments</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-recognizes-Athens-Elementary-School-for-Balanced-Scorecard-accomplishments.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:34:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice present $21,000 check to jumpstart Future Leaders Program at Clay County High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-present-$21,000-check-to-jumpstart-Future-Leaders-Program-at-Clay-County-High-School.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:34:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards $14.8 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 81 agencies across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-$14.8-million-in-Victims-of-Crime-Act-grants-to-81-agencies-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:35:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces special overnight lodging rates for veterans at West Virginia state parks and forests during Veterans Appreciation weeks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-special-overnight-lodging-rates-for-veterans-at-West-Virginia-state-parks-and-forests-for-Veterans.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:35:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends groundbreaking ceremony for expansion of I-79 Technology Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-expansion-of-I-79-Technology-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:35:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Jobs &amp; Hope program in north-central West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-Jobs-and-Hope-program-in-north-central-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 23:35:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces vineyards and wineries project in Eastern Panhandle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-vineyards-and-wineries-project-in-Eastern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:39:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates Communities In Schools success at Martinsburg South Middle School; Balanced Scorecard progress at Paw Paw High School</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-schools-success-in-Eastern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:39:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents more than $1.5 million in Recycling Assistance Grants for use across state</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-more-than-$1.5-million-in-Recycling-Assistance-Grants-for-use-across-state.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:52:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Corridor H Roads to Prosperity project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-Corridor-H-Roads-to-Prosperity-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:52:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 100 new jobs as tech company Infor opens doors in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-100-new-jobs-as-tech-company-Infor-opens-doors-in-West-Virginia-2.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:53:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Bartlett to 39th District seat in House of Delegates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Bartlett-to-39th-District-seat-in-House-of-Delegates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:53:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on death of Charlie Jones</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-Charlie-Jones.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:53:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Pitsenbarger to Senate in District 11</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Pitsenbarger-to-Senate-in-District-11.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:54:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY and through tomorrow, Oct. 18, in honor of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-and-through-tomorrow,-Oct.-18.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:53:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues Executive Order creating West Virginia Complete Count Commission for 2020 U.S. Census</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-Executive-Order-creating-West-Virginia-Complete-Count-Commission-for-2020-U.S.-Census.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:54:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia tourism industry outpaces national growth by 58 percent</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/West-Virginia-tourism-industry-outpaces-national-growth-by-58-percent.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:54:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice unveils historic Jobs &amp; Hope West Virginia program to combat substance use disorder crisis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-unveils-historic-Jobs-and-Hope-West-Virginia-program-to-combat-substance-use-disorder-crisis.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:55:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards grants at Huntington Tri-State, Yeager, and Mercer Co. airports; among 11 WV airports to receive funding for improvement projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-grants-at-Huntington-Tri-State,-Yeager,-and-Mercer-Co.-airports.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:55:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates progress of Roads to Prosperity program as $4.2 million bridge project in Harrison County nears completion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-progress-of-Roads-to-Prosperity-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:55:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents award to Pleasant Valley Elementary School for being among top-performing schools in West Virginia on Balanced Scorecard</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-award-to-Pleasant-Valley-Elementary-School-for-being-among-top-performing-schools-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:55:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice ends statewide ban on outdoor burning; regular burning season regulations now in effect</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-ends-statewide-ban-on-outdoor-burning;-regular-burning-season-regulations-now-in-effect.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:56:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents $26,000 check to help pay for completion of Veterans Memorial in Oceana</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-$26,000-check-to-help-pay-for-completion-of-Veterans-Memorial-in-Oceana.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:56:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, West Virginians celebrate 2nd anniversary of Roads To Prosperity program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-West-Virginians-celebrate-2nd-anniversary-of-Roads-To-Prosperity-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:56:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents awards to Kenna and Evans elementary schools as top-performing schools in West Virginia on Balanced Scorecard</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-awards-to-Kenna-and-Evans-elementary-schools-as-top-performing-schools-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:56:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in Kanawha County on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in honor of Delegate Sharon Malcolm</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-Kanawha-County-on-Monday,-Oct.-7,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:57:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Sunday,-Oct.-6,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:57:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties-due-to-drought-conditions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:57:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces September revenue collections in at $20M surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-September-revenue-collections-in-at-$20M-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:57:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: U.S. Dept. of Labor awards additional $1 million to West Virginia for continuing employment and training services for laid off coal miners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-US-Dept-of-Labor-awards-additional-1-million-to-West-Virginia-for-continuing-employment-and-training.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:58:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates increased travel to West Virginia at state tourism conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-increased-travel-to-West-Virginia-at-state-tourism-conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:00:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Personal income up $3 BILLION in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Personal-income-up-3-BILLION-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:02:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia and nation of Hungary sign formal agreement to enhance economic relationship</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/West-Virginia-and-nation-of-Hungary-sign-formal-agreement-to-enhance-economic-relationship.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UPDATE: Gov. Justice amends outdoor burning ban proclamation; adds additional exclusion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-bans-all-outdoor-burning,-effective-today,-Sept.-20,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:04:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice seen on television screens across America during national news interview</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-seen-on-television-screens-across-America-during-national-news-interview.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:03:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia’s historic low unemployment in national interview</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-West-Virginia’s-historic-low-unemployment-in-national-interview.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:04:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and First Lady Justice honored with national award for their work with Communities In Schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-honored-with-national-award-for-her-work-with-Communities-In-Schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:04:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Statewide Planning, Coordination, and Implementation Program grant awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Statewide-Planning,-Coordination,-and-Implementation-Program-grant-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:04:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-for-National-Childhood-Cancer-Awareness-Month-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:05:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia sees lowest unemployment in over a decade</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/West-Virginia-sees-lowest-unemployment-in-over-a-decade.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:05:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Barnhart to House of Delegates in District 7</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Barnhart-to-House-of-Delegates-in-District-7.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:06:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice wears maroon in honor of Alex Miller, issues video message in support of Roane County community</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-high-school-football-player.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:06:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal mine electrician in Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-mine-electrician-in-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:06:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors first responders by proclaiming West Virginia Heroes Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-first-responders-by-proclaiming-West-Virginia-Heroes-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:06:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Patriot Day in remembrance of those who died in 9/11 terrorist attacks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Patriot-Day-in-remembrance-of-those-who-died-in-911-terrorist-attacks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:07:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVU Medicine working to save jobs and enhance healthcare in Northern Panhandle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVU-Medicine-working-to-save-jobs-and-enhance-healthcare-in-Northern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:07:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriots Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-observance-of-Patriots-Day-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:07:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice takes part in Wheeling 250th Birthday Parade</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-takes-part-in-Wheeling-250th-Birthday-Parade.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:07:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: DHHR data suggests West Virginia overdose deaths appear to be declining</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-DHHR-data-suggests-West-Virginia-overdose-deaths-appear-to-be-declining.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:09:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice on hand as native West Virginian Jerry West awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-on-hand-as-native-West-Virginian-Jerry-West-awarded-Presidential-Medal-of-Freedom.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:08:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor’s Service Awards honor outstanding West Virginian volunteers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor’s-Service-Awards-honor-outstanding-West-Virginian-volunteers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:08:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Alecto Healthcare’s decision to abruptly close OVMC in Wheeling</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Alecto-Healthcare’s-decision-to-abruptly-close-OVMC-in-Wheeling.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:09:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice authorizes West Virginia National Guard support in preparation for Hurricane Dorian</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-authorizes-West-Virginia-National-Guard-support-in-preparation-for-Hurricane-Dorian.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:11:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice welcomes Hurricane Dorian evacuees to West Virginia State Parks with 50% discount on all accommodations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-welcomes-Hurricane-Dorian-evacuees-to-West-Virginia-State-Parks-with-50-percent-discount-on-all-accommodations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:09:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Governor’s Downstream Jobs Task Force to capitalize on West Virginia’s future in the petrochemical industry</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Governor’s-Downstream-Jobs-Task-Force-to-capitalize-on-West-Virginia’s-future.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:12:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Governor's Downstream Jobs Task Force members present vision for building West Virginia to accommodate petrochemical expansion</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor's-Downstream-Jobs-Task-Force-members-present-vision-for-building-West-Virginia-to-accommodate-petrochemical.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:11:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $2.15 million in Child Advocacy Center grant awards across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$2.15-million-in-Child-Advocacy-Center-grant-awards-across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:12:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Highways rank 16th in country in national survey of highway systems; up 20 spots from last year’s ranking</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/West-Virginia-Highways-rank-16th-in-country-in-national-survey-of-highway-systems;-up-20-spots-from-last-year’s-ranking.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:12:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice helps celebrate 250 new jobs as part of Grand Opening ceremony for new Hino Motors Manufacturing plant</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-helps-celebrate-250-new-jobs-as-part-of-Grand-Opening-ceremony-for-new-Hino-Motors-Manufacturing-plant.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice providing better access to medical care for disabled veterans, unveils new vans for DAV volunteer transportation program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-providing-better-access-to-medical-care-for-disabled-veterans,-unveils-new-vans-for-DAV-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:13:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests $1.1 million to jump-start multimillion-dollar safety improvement project at Huntington Tri-State Airport</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-requests-$1.1-million-to-jump-start-multimillion-dollar-safety-improvement-project-at-Tri-State-Airport.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:13:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on death of Pearl Harbor survivor Wetzel "Sundown" Sanders</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-death-of-Pearl-Harbor-survivor-Wetzel-Sanders.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:14:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice recommends projects for West Virginia's Appalachian Regional Commission Investment Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-recommends-projects-for-West-Virginia's-Appalachian-Regional-Commission-Investment-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:14:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice pledges $1 million to Bluefield State College facilities including first on-campus housing complex in 50 years</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-pledges-$1-million-to-Bluefield-State-College-for-first-on-campus-housing-facility-in-50-years.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:14:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors more than 500 soldiers and their families at West Virginia National Guard deployment ceremony</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-more-than-500-soldiers-and-their-families-at-West-Virginia-National-Guard-deployment-ceremony.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 22:40:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice attends festivities at State Fair of West Virginia, including Farming Heritage Award ceremony and Governor’s Harness Race</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-festivities-at-State-Fair-of-West-Virginia,-including-Farming-Heritage-Award-ceremony-and-more.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:15:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Wheeling University “not closing on my watch”</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Wheeling-University-not-closing-on-my-watch.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:15:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues letter of support for the continued operation of Wheeling University</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-letter-of-support-for-Wheeling-University.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:15:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses leaders from across the state at 50th Annual West Virginia Municipal League Conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-leaders-from-across-the-state-at-50th-Annual-West-Virginia-Municipal-League-Conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:15:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces airports across West Virginia to receive more than $777,000 in grant funding from Aeronautics Commission</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-airports-across-West-Virginia-to-receive-more-than-$777,000-in-grant-funding-from-WVAC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:16:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases statement on possible OVMC closure</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-statement-on-possible-OVMC-closure.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:16:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Revenue surplus provides millions of dollars to Medicaid and Rainy Day Fund</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Revenue-surplus-provides-millions-of-dollars-to-Medicaid-and-Rainy-Day-Fund.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:16:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Kanawha County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Kanawha-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:16:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests funding to jump-start multimillion-dollar project to enhance and develop North Central West Virginia Airport area</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-working-to-jump-start-multimillion-dollar-project-to-enhance-North-Central-West-Virginia-Airport.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:18:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of I-70 Bridges Project in Wheeling</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-I-70-Bridges-Project-in-Wheeling.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:18:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders US and WV state flags be displayed at half-staff IMMEDIATELY until Thursday, August 8, 2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-US-and-WV-state-flags-be-displayed-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-until-Thursday,-August-8,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:18:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: President Trump grants disaster declaration request for June flooding in eastern West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-President-Trump-grants-disaster-declaration-request-for-June-flooding-in-eastern-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:19:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Communities In Schools Summer Institute builds capacity to serve at-risk students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Communities-In-Schools-Summer-Institute-builds-capacity-to-serve-at-risk-students.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:19:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice continues to promote West Virginia’s #1-ranked GDP growth rate to national audiences</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-continues-to-promote-West-Virginia’s-1-ranked-GDP-growth-rate-to-national-audience.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:19:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice establishing state Complete Count Committee in preparation for 2020 US Census</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-establishing-state-Complete-Count-Committee-in-preparation-for-2020-US-Census.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:19:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags flown at half-staff on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in honor of West Virginia National Guard SSG William Friese</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-flown-at-half-staff-on-Friday,-Aug.-2,-2019,-in-honor-of-WVNG-SSG-William-Friese.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:20:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice showcases large-scale addition to Highways maintenance equipment fleet; to enhance roadwork in every West Virginia county</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-showcases-large-scale-addition-to-Highways-maintenance-equipment-fleet;-to-enhance-roadwork.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:20:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Community Corrections Grant Awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Community-Corrections-Grant-Awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:21:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill saving Pleasants Power Station from closure</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-saving-Pleasants-Power-Station-from-closure.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:20:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of I-64 widening project in Cabell County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-I-64-widening-project-in-Cabell-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:21:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice celebrates West Virginia’s #1 GDP growth rate in America to national audience</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-celebrates-West-Virginia’s-1-GDP-growth-rate-in-America-to-national-audience.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:31:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of WV Route 10 improvement project in Mercer County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-WV-Route-10-improvement-project-in-Mercer-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:56:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia racks up more #1’s</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-racks-up-more-1s.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:54:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice personally delivers first of 10 new Gradall excavators coming statewide to fix more roads; provides update on road conditions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-personally-delivers-first-of-10-new-Gradall-excavators-coming-statewide-to-fix-more-roads;-provides-update.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:45:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Administration providing assistance to World Scout Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Justice-Administration-providing-assistance-to-World-Scout-Jamboree-at-Summit-Bechtel-Reserve.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:56:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders United States and West Virginia state flags at half-staff on Tuesday, July 23, 2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-Justice-Orders-United-States-and-West-Virginia-State-Flags-at-half-staff-on-Tuesday,-July-23,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:57:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice amends special session call; adds bill to save Pleasants Power Station</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-amends-special-session-call;-adds-bill-to-save-Pleasants-Power-Station.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:57:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces intent to fund new U.S. Customs building at Yeager Airport during celebration of State-backed runway safety system</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-intent-to-fund-new-U.S.-Customs-building-at-Yeager-Airport-during-celebration-of-State-backed-runway.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:57:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice joins teen to retrieve elk antler discovered at Wildlife Management Area in Logan County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-congratulates-teen-on-discovery-of-elk-antler-at-Tomblin-Wildlife-Management-Area.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:58:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice greets leaders from Logan County during city hall luncheon, visit to new Man soccer field</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-greets-leaders-from-Logan-County-during-city-hall-luncheon,-visit-to-Man-soccer-complex.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:58:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces recommendation for $250,000 grant to jump-start project adding public water service to Mercer County Airport</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-state-to-provide-$250,000-grant-to-jump-start-project-adding-public-water-service-to-Mercer-County-Airport.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:58:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice commends West Virginian small business Marble King for being selected to attend White House “Made in America” event</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-commends-West-Virginian-small-business-Marble-King-for-being-selected-to-attend-White-House-“Made-in-America”-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:05:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags flown at half-staff on July 13, 2019 in commemoration of Jesse Guills, Jr.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov-Justice-orders-flags-flown-at-half-staff-on-June-13-2019-in-commemoration-of-Jesse-Guillis-Jr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:59:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice joins First Lady Melania Trump in West Virginia for roundtable discussion on opioid crisis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-joins-First-Lady-Melania-Trump-in-West-Virginia-for-roundtable-discussion-on-opioid-crisis.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:59:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice shares Independence Day message</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-shares-Independence-Day-message.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:59:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares state holiday for state employees on Friday, July 5, 2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-state-holiday-for-state-employees-on-Friday,-July-5,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:00:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names former Rainelle Mayor Andrea Pendleton a Distinguished West Virginian</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-former-Rainelle-Mayor-Andrea-Pendleton-a-Distinguished-West-Virginian.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:00:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces all-time state record for revenue growth set in FY2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-all-time-state-record-for-revenue-growth-set-in-FY2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for counties affected by flash flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-counties-affected-by-flash-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:19:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Standard &amp; Poor’s affirms AAA credit rating for West Virginia Housing Development Fund</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Standard-and-Poor’s-affirms-AAA-credit-rating-for-West-Virginia-Housing-Development-Fund.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:21:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice champions West Virginia’s revenue growth numbers as country’s best in national television interview</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-champions-West-Virginia’s-revenue-growth-numbers-as-country’s-best-in-national-television-interview.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:20:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors graduates of newest State Police cadet class</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-graduates-of-newest-State-Police-cadet-class.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:21:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs education bill, supplemental appropriation bills, and others, unlocking new opportunities for all West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:20:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement after death of logger in Webster County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-death-of-logger-in-Webster-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:21:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: U.S. Department of Commerce says West Virginia #1</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-1st-in-the-nation-in-personal-income-growth-rate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:22:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: State Farm named as new sponsor of the West Virginia Parkways Authority Courtesy Patrol</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/State-Farm®-named-as-new-sponsor-of-the-West-Virginia-Parkways-Authority-Courtesy-Patrol.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:22:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice celebrate West Virginia’s 156th Birthday with cake cutting ceremony and annual Interfaith Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-celebrate-West-Virginia’s-156th-Birthday-with-cake-cutting-ceremony-and-annual-Interfaith.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:22:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy Birthday, West Virginia!</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Happy-Birthday,-West-Virginia!.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:22:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice supports President Trump’s rollback of Obama’s war on coal</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-supports-President-Trump’s-rollback-of-Obama’s-war-on-coal.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:23:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice discusses auto industry at annual West Virginia Automobile and Truck Dealers Association Family Convention</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-discusses-auto-industry-at-annual-West-Virginia-Automobile-and-Truck-Dealers-Association-Family-Convention.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:23:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, President Trump stand united</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-President-Trump-stand-united.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY until Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in honor of Master Sgt. Nicholas Sheperty</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-until-Tuesday,-June-18,-2019-in-honor-of-Sheperty.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:24:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice amends special session call to include supplemental appropriations and additional bills</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-amends-special-session-call.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:27:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Charlotte Lane as chairwoman of PSC</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Charlotte-Lane-as-chairwoman-of-PSC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:24:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOT officials celebrate breaking ground on next phase of WV Route 10 enhancement projects in Wyoming County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDOT-officials-celebrate-breaking-ground-on-next-phase-of-WV-Route-10-enhancement-projects-in-Wyoming-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:24:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces best revenue year in West Virginia history; state has second-highest growth rate in America</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-best-revenue-year-in-West-Virginia-history;-state-has-second-highest-growth-rate-in-America.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:25:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice honor West Virginia History Bowl champions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-honor-West-Virginia-History-Bowl-champions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:25:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice unveil special edition Father’s Day Blenko Glass piece</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-unveil-special-edition-Father’s-Day-Blenko-Glass-piece.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:24:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, energy industry leaders denounce Bloomberg’s attack on working West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-energy-industry-leaders-denounce-Bloomberg’s-attack-on-working-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:25:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice challenges Bloomberg’s attack on West Virginians</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-challenges-Bloomberg’s-attack-on-West-Virginians.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:25:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks at Monongalia County event announcing new jobs and business development coming to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-attends-announcement-of-new-business-development-coming-to-Monongalia-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:26:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces WVDOT and Monongalia County Commission teaming up to fix road to booming Mylan Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-WVDOT-and-Monongalia-County-Commission-teaming-up-to-fix-road-to-booming-Mylan-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:26:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces advertising pilot program with West Virginia Trucking Association</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-advertising-pilot-program-with-West-Virginia-Trucking-Association.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:26:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces May 2019 Revenue Collections in at another historic surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-May-2019-Revenue-Collections-in-at-another-historic-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:26:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders US and WV state flags be displayed at half-staff IMMEDIATELY until Tuesday, June 4, 2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-US-and-WV-state-flags-be-displayed-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-until-Tuesday,-June-4,-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:27:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of Corridor H Roads to Prosperity project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-Corridor-H-Roads-to-Prosperity-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:37:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Kornish as judge for 8th Judicial Circuit serving McDowell County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Kornish-as-judge-for-8th-Judicial-Circuit-serving-McDowell-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:37:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces best job rate in West Virginia in 11 years</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-best-job-rate-in-West-Virginia-in-11-years.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:37:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jean Kranz as director of CHIP</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Jean-Kranz-as-director-of-CHIP.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2019 15:49:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs series of bills from 2019 Special Session</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-series-of-bills-from-2019-Special-Session.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:37:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders state resources to fight storage tank fire in Tyler County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-state-resources-to-fight-storage-tank-fire-in-Tyler-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:38:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Senate’s West Virginia Student Success Act</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Senate-education-bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:38:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders US and WV flags at Capitol and all state-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff on Memorial Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-US-and-WV-flags-at-Capitol-and-all-state-owned-facilities-be-displayed-at-half-staff-on-Memorial-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:38:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice visits Marshall County to give roadwork update</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-visits-Marshall-County-to-give-roadwork-update.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:39:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: $98 million more to fix our roads</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-$98-million-more-to-fix-our-roads.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:39:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to appoint Chuck Little to House of Delegates District 9 seat</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Chuck-Little-to-House-of-Delegates-District-9-Seat.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:39:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders US and WV flags at Capitol and all state-owned facilities in Putnam County be displayed at half-staff on Sunday, May 19, 2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-US-and-WV-flags-at-Capitol-and-all-state-owned-facilities-in-Putnam-County-be-displayed-at-half-staff-o.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:39:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and elected officials welcome a proposal for major investment in electric infrastructure</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-elected-officials-welcome-a-proposal-for-major-investment-in-electric-infrastructure.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:40:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $150,000 in federal grant funding for broadband upgrades in Jefferson and Grant counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$150,000-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-upgrades-in-Jefferson-and-Grant-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Orders US and WV State flags on all State-owned facilities throughout WV be displayed at half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, 2019</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Orders-US-and-WV-State-flags-on-all-State-owned-facilities-throughout-WV-be-displayed-at-half-staff-on-Wednesd.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice talks tech with state technology directors from across the eastern U.S. at regional seminar</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-talks-tech-with-state-technology-directors-from-across-the-eastern-U.S.-at-regional-seminar.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:47:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice joins EPA Administrator to announce the addition of Minden to the National Priorities List</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-joins-EPA-Administrator-to-announce-the-addition-of-Minden-to-the-National-Priorities-List.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:48:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses Class of 2019 at West Virginia Graduates Baccalaureate Service in Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-Class-of-2019-at-West-Virginia-Graduates-Baccalaureate-Service-in-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:47:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases full statement given in response to questions concerning official calendar</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-full-statement-given-to-the-Associated-Press-concerning-his-schedule.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2019 19:50:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces plans to build major rail trail along Elk River and Buffalo Creek</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-plans-to-build-major-rail-trail-along-Elk-River-and-Buffalo-Creek.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:48:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $225,000 in federal grant funding for broadband upgrades in Mason, Pocahontas and Wayne counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$225,000-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-upgrades-in-Mason,-Pocahontas-and-Wayne-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:52:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors state employees at Public Service Recognition ceremony</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-state-employees-at-Public-Service-Recognition-ceremony.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:48:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice presents “Governor’s One Shot Hunt” check to Mountaineer Food Bank for Hunters Helping the Hungry program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-presents-“Governor’s-One-Shot-Hunt”-check-to-Mountaineer-Food-Bank-for-Hunters-Helping-the-Hungry-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:49:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reports April 2019 Revenue Collections in at $53.6 million above estimate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reports-April-2019-Revenue-Collections-in-at-$53.6-million-above-estimate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:53:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOT officials celebrate groundbreaking on King Coal Highway addition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDOT-officials-celebrate-groundbreaking-on-King-Coal-Highway-addition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:53:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses students participating in West Virginia History Bowl finals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-students-participating-in-West-Virginia-History-Bowl-finals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:54:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice addresses Division of Highways workers during maintenance conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-addresses-Division-of-Highways-workers-during-maintenance-conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:54:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on President Trump’s meeting today on infrastructure</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-President-Trump’s-meeting-today-on-infrastructure.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:54:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces online camping reservations now available for all West Virginia State Parks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-online-camping-reservations-now-available-for-all-West-Virginia-State-Parks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:54:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.03 million in federal grant funding for wastewater system upgrades in Pine Grove</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.03-million-in-federal-grant-funding-for-wastewater-system-upgrades-in-Pine-Grove.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:55:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice cuts ribbon on expansion of MPLX Sherwood Gas Processing Complex in Doddridge County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-cuts-ribbon-on-expansion-of-MPLX-Sherwood-Gas-Processing-Complex-in-Doddridge-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:55:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.08 million in federal grant funding for broadband and wastewater upgrades in multiple Marshall County communities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.08-million-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-and-wastewater-upgrades-in-multiple-Marshall-Co.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:55:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $125,000 in federal grant funding for broadband upgrades in Brooke and Hancock counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$125,000-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-upgrades-in-Brooke-and-Hancock-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:55:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of Jefferson Road Improvement Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-Jefferson-Road-Improvement-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:56:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice approves award of US Route 35 Roads to Prosperity project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-approves-award-of-US-Route-35-Roads-to-Prosperity-project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:56:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDOT officials celebrate groundbreaking of Coalfields Expressway extension from Slab Fork to Mullens</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDOT-officials-celebrate-groundbreaking-of-Coalfields-Expressway-extension-from-Slab-Fork-to-Mullens.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:56:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.5 million in federal grant funding for wastewater system upgrades in Burnsville</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.5-million-in-federal-grant-funding-for-wastewater-system-upgrades-in-Burnsville.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:57:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $500,000 in federal grant funding for broadband upgrades in Lewis County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$500,000-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-upgrades-in-Lewis-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:56:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $500,000 in federal grant funding for broadband upgrades in Nicholas County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$500,000-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-upgrades-in-Nicholas-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:57:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that improved trout stocking method is in place</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-improved-trout-stocking-method-is-in-place.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:57:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice updates progress of secondary roads initiative; DOT releases list of high-priority maintenance projects</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-updates-progress-of-secondary-roads-initiative;-DOT-releases-list-of-maintenance-work-to-be-completed-by-July.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:16:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Tax Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Tax-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:58:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice seeks entries in Songs for West Virginia contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-seeks-entries-in-Songs-for-West-Virginia-contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.39 million in federal grant funding for water line extension in Wyoming County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.39-million-in-federal-grant-funding-for-water-line-extension-in-Wyoming-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:03:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $3.43 million in federal grant funding for broadband and wastewater upgrades in multiple McDowell County communities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$3.43-million-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-and-wastewater-upgrades-in-multiple-McDowell-Co.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:03:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice read to elementary students as part of Let’s Read West Virginia Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-read-to-elementary-students-as-part-of-Let’s-Read-West-Virginia-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:03:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.5 million in federal grant funding for water system upgrades in Fayette County communities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.5-million-in-federal-grant-funding-for-water-system-upgrades-in-Fayette-County-communities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:04:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $1.5 million in federal grant funding for water system upgrades in Ronceverte</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$1.5-million-in-federal-grant-funding-for-water-system-upgrades-in-Ronceverte.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:04:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice hosts family of fallen soldier for bill-signing ceremony to allow military funerals in schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-hosts-family-of-fallen-soldier-for-bill-signing-ceremony-to-allow-military-funerals-in-schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:04:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases March 2019 Revenue Collections, estimates still trending toward significant FY 2019 surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-March-2019-Revenue-Collections,-estimates-still-trending-toward-significant-FY-2019-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:04:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice meets with U.S. Department of Energy officials and moves the ball closer to an energy-manufacturing reality in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-meets-with-U.S.-Department-of-Energy-officials-and-moves-the-ball-closer-to-an-energy-manufacturing-reality-in.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:37:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $155,000 in federal grant funding for broadband upgrades in Mercer County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$155,000-in-federal-grant-funding-for-broadband-upgrades-in-Mercer-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:37:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Northrop Grumman plant expansion project at Allegany Ballistics Laboratory bringing new jobs to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Northrop-Grumman-plant-expansion-project-at-Allegany-Ballistics-Laboratory-bringing-new-jobs-to-West.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:38:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice stocks Babcock State Park with golden rainbow trout in celebration of West Virginia Gold Rush</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-stocks-Babcock-State-Park-with-golden-rainbow-trout-in-celebration-of-West-Virginia-Gold-Rush.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:37:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice honors students at Tolsia High School for winning PSA contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-students-at-Tolsia-High-School-for-winning-PSA-contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:38:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Gold Rush to return in April</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-West-Virginia-Gold-Rush-to-return-in-April.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:39:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on technical vetoes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-technical-vetoes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 18:19:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks at ceremony, issues proclamation honoring 100th Anniversary of the West Virginia State Police</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-at-ceremony,-issues-proclamation-honoring-100th-Anniversary-of-the-West-Virginia-State-Police.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 03:11:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to unveil West Virginia State Police 100th Anniversary Exhibit today at Culture Center</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-unveil-West-Virginia-State-Police-100th-Anniversary-Exhibit-today-at-Culture-Center.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:09:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Final list of bills acted upon by Gov. Justice from 2019 Legislative Session available</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Final-list-of-bills-acted-upon-by-Gov.-Justice-from-2019-Legislative-Session-available.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:54:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs three bills at ceremony in Marion County today</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-three-bills-at-ceremony-in-Marion-County-today.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:53:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints White as Secretary of Transportation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-White-as-Secretary-of-Transportation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:55:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Wriston as Acting Commissioner of Highways</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Wriston-as-Acting-Commissioner-of-Highways.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:55:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs medical cannabis program banking bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-medical-cannabis-program-banking-bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:54:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proclaims Small Business Development Center Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proclaims-Small-Business-Development-Center-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 17:19:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Snavely to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Snavely-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:55:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs Division of Highways to identify secondary road maintenance needs statewide at meeting with all WVDOH district engineers and county supervisors</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-Division-of-Highways-to-identify-secondary-road-maintenance-needs-statewide-at-meeting-with-all-WVDOH.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:13:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Poling as judge for 10th Judicial Circuit serving Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Poling-as-judge-for-10th-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:56:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags flown at half-staff on March 19, 2019 in commemoration of Bobby Nelson</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-flown-at-half-staff-on-March-19,-2019-in-commemoration-of-Bobby-Nelson.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:56:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Tia Welch to Lead EEO Office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Appoints-Tia-Welch-to-Lead-EEO-Office.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:57:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice statement on expansion of WV Toyota plant, bringing 123 new jobs to region</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-statement-on-announced-expansion-of-WV-Toyota-plant.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:15:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Budget Bill; Revenue Secretary discusses bill in press conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-budget-bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:57:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for Eighth Judicial Circuit Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Application-for-the-Eighth-Judicial-Circuit-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:58:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces plans to fix secondary roads and refocus Division of Highways as maintenance-first agency</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-plans-to-fix-secondary-roads-and-refocus-Division-of-Highways-as-maintenance-first-agency.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:58:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice has terminated the employment of Tom Smith, Secretary of Transportation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-has-terminated-the-employment-of-Tom-Smith,-Secretary-of-Transportation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 21:49:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to announce secondary roads plan next Wednesday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-announce-secondary-roads-plan-next-Wednesday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:58:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls Special Session on Education Betterment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-calls-Special-Session-for-Education-Betterment.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:59:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs proclamation for Aviation Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proclaims-Aviation-Day-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:03:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement on Death of Coal Miner in Greenbrier County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-Issue-Statement-on-Death-of-Coal-Miner-in-Greenbrier-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:59:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor seeks statewide nominations for volunteer awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-seeks-statewide-nominations-for-volunteer-awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints McLaughlin as judge for 23rd Judicial Circuit serving Morgan, Berkeley and Jefferson counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-McLaughlin-as-judge-for-23rd-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Morgan,-Berkeley-and-Jefferson-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:07:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Scudiere as judge for 17th Judicial Circuit serving Monongalia County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Scudiere-as-judge-for-17th-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Monongalia-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on calling special session for education betterment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-calling-special-session-for-education-betterment.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs Hunger Free WV Day proclamation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-Hunger-Free-WV-Day-proclamation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:40:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces major broadband investment in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-major-broadband-investment-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:01:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases February 2019 Revenue Collections</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-February-2019-Revenue-Collections.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:01:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor issues proclamation for National School Breakfast Week in front of WV students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-issues-proclamation-for-National-School-Breakfast-Week-in-front-of-WV-students.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:26:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor proclaims West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-proclaims-West-Virginia-School-of-Osteopathic-Medicine-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:47:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Justice kicks off Women’s History Month with speech and proclamation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Justice-kicks-off-Women’s-History-Month-with-speech-and-proclamation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:52:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady reads to classes of Raleigh County pre-school and elementary students</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-reads-to-classes-of-Raleigh-County-pre-school-and-elementary-students.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:26:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs proclamation for Red Cross Month in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-proclamation-for-Red-Cross-Month-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 20:57:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Housing Development Fund announces Moody’s Aaa credit rating</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/West-Virginia-Housing-Development-Fund-announces-Moody’s-Aaa-credit-rating.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:43:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Signs Bill Expanding Computer Science Education at West Virginia Schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Signs-Bill-Expanding-Computer-Science-Education-at-West-Virginia-Schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:02:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice directs Division of Highways to repair roads in Preston County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-directs-Division-of-Highways-to-repair-roads-in-Preston-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:02:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls on Senate to pass pay-raise bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-calls-on-Senate-to-pass-pay-raise-bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:02:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags flown at half-staff on Feb. 23, 2019, in commemoration of burial service for WV soldier killed in World War II</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Feb.-23,-2019,-in-commemoration-of-burial-service-for-WV-soldier-killed-in.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia to Join in Girls Go CyberStart Competition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-West-Virginia-to-Join-in-Girls-Go-CyberStart-Competition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:03:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls on Legislature to pass “clean” pay raise bill for state employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-calls-on-Legislature-to-pass-“clean”-pay-raise-bill-for-state-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:37:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Dodrill as State Insurance Commissioner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Dodrill-as-State-Insurance-Commissioner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:18:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Drug Epidemic Pilot Project for Berkeley and Jefferson Counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Drug-Epidemic-Pilot-Project-for-Berkeley-and-Jefferson-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice Announces Valentines to WV Contest Winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-Announces-Valentines-to-WV-Contest-Winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice unveils commemorative Blenko Glass piece</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-unveils-commemorative-Blenko-Glass-piece.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:05:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice speaks in support of further expansion of “Communities In Schools” program at State Board of Education meeting</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-speaks-in-support-of-further-expansion-of-“Communities-In-Schools”-program-at-State-Board-of-Educa.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:44:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice hosts Greenbrier County “Youth in Government” student organization at Governor’s Mansion </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-hosts-Greenbrier-County-“Youth-in-Government”-student-organization-at-Governor’s-Mansion-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:59:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proclaims February 14 as Arts Day in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proclaims-February-14-as-West-Virginia-Arts-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:48:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks at 2019 Arts in Our Communities Conference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-at-2019-Arts-in-Our-Communities-Conference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:02:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks to West Virginia Association of Counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-to-West-Virginia-Association-of-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 01:22:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Capito to WVU Board of Governors</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Capito-to-WVU-Board-of-Governors.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:40:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>In accordance with Presidential Proclamation, Gov. Justice orders all U.S., WV flags be flown at half-staff as mark of resp</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/In-accordance-with-Presidential-Proclamation,-Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.,-WV-flags-be-flown-at-half-staff-as-mark-of-resp.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:14:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that Infor global technology company will open location in Kanawha Valley, create 100 new jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-Infor-global-technology-company-will-open-location-in-Kanawha-Valley,-create-100-new-jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:46:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PSC chairman Michael Albert submits letter of retirement to Gov. Justice</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/PSC-chairman-Michael-Albert-submits-letter-of-retirement-to-Gov.-Justice.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:15:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Visits Berkeley County to Kick-Off Expansion Of Communities In Schools Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Visits-Berkeley-County-to-Kick-Off-Expansion-Of-Communities-In-Schools-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:12:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases January 2019 Revenue Collections, estimates still trending toward significant FY 2019 surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-January-2019-Revenue-Collections,-estimates-still-trending-toward-significant-FY-2019-surplus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:56:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Winners Announced for Almost Heaven Inaugural Governor’s Art Exhibition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Winners-Announced-for-Almost-Heaven-Inaugural-Governor’s-Art-Exhibition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:45:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Proclaims January 7 as “Lil” Tony Webster Interscholastic Memorial Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Proclaims-January-7-as-“Lil”-Tony-Webster-Interscholastic-Memorial-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:45:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders state flags at Capitol, throughout Mason County be flown at half-staff on Saturday in remembrance of former Legislator Shaw</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-state-flags-at-Capitol,-throughout-Mason-County-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Saturday-in-remembrance-of-fo.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints McVey as Secretary of Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-McVey-as-Secretary-of-Administration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:44:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice invites President Trump to West Virginia for State of the Union Address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-invites-President-Trump-to-West-Virginia-for-State-of-the-Union-Address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:44:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces federal funding for Peer Coaches to assist dislocated workers in transitioning and retraining for future employment</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-federal-funding-for-Peer-Coaches-to-assist-dislocated-workers-in-transitioning-and-retraining-for-fu.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:10:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on SB 289</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-SB-289.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:43:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Hardesty to Fill Senate Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Appoints-Hardesty-to-Fill-Senate-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 23:13:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says he supports SB 13 that will fund racetrack purses, support Horsemen</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-he-supports-SB13-that-will-fund-racetrack-purses,-support-Horsemen.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:01:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice having Legislation prepared to eliminate the state tax on Social Security benefits</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-having-Legislation-prepared-to-eliminate-the-state-tax-on-Social-Security-benefits.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice continues to demonstrate true conservatism with budget proposals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-continues-to-demonstrate-true-conservatism-with-budget-proposals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 23:40:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new drug disposal kit program being provided by UnitedHealthcare, Recovery Point</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-drug-disposal-kit-program-being-provided-by-UnitedHealthcare,-Recovery-Point.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:54:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half staff today in remembrance of Delegate Roy Givens</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-today-in-remembrance-of-Delegate-Roy-Givens.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:57:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders state flags at Capitol Complex, throughout Logan County be flown at half-staff on Friday in remembrance</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-state-flags-at-Capitol-Complex,-throughout-Logan-County-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Friday-in-remembrance.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:56:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2019 West Virginia State of the State Address </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/2019-West-Virginia-State-of-the-State-Address-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 02:16:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice to Deliver State of the State Address Wednesday Night</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Governor-Justice-to-Deliver-State-of-the-State-Address-Wednesday-Night.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:52:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Revenue Collections show state has biggest surplus in history for first six months of any fiscal year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Revenue-Collections-show-state-has-biggest-surplus-in-history-for-first-six-months-of-any-fiscal-year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:42:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice Seeks Entries in Valentines to West Virginia Contest</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-Seeks-Entries-in-Valentines-to-West-Virginia-Contest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:43:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hutchison sworn in as newest member of the West Virginia Supreme Court</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Hutchison-sworn-in-as-newest-member-of-the-West-Virginia-Supreme-Court.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 21:09:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Application-for-the-Seventeenth-Judicial-Circuit-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:04:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Application-for-the-Twenty-Third-Judicial-Circuit-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:15:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for the Tenth Judicial Circuit Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2019/Pages/Judicial-Vacancies-January-2019.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 16:27:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement regarding Turnpike toll increase</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-regarding-Turnpike-toll-increase.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Turnpike toll increase delayed until Jan. 15</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Turnpike-toll-increase-delayed-until-Jan.-15.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:08:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice calls emergency meeting of the West Virginia Parkways Authority</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-calls-emergency-meeting-of-the-West-Virginia-Parkways-Authority.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Parkways Authority extends deadline for Turnpike E-ZPass Discount Program Early Enrollment Option</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Parkways-Authority-extends-deadline-for-Turnpike-E-ZPass-Discount-Program-Early-Enrollment-Option.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues update on search for Blackburn in Boone County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-update-on-search-for-Blackburn-in-Boone-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:08:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says accounting problems discovered at Clarksburg Veterans Nursing Facility, issues being addressed</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-accounting-problems-discovered-at-Clarksburg-Veterans-Nursing-Facility,-issues-being-addressed.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces partnership with DAV for transportation of Veterans</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-partnership-with-DAV-for-transportation-of-Veterans.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation declaring Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as full-day state holidays for public employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-declaring-Christmas-Eve-and-New-Year’s-Eve-as-full-day-state-holidays-for-public-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:09:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: West Virginia workers’ comp rates rank among lowest in the country</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-workers’-comp-rates-rank-among-lowest-in-the-country.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:12:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice releases $1.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Town of Bath</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-releases-$1.5-million-in-Community-Development-Block-Grant-funds-for-the-Town-of-Bath.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reaction from lawmakers, Supreme Court Justices, and others to Gov. Justice’s appointment of John Hutchison to the WV Supreme Court of Appeals.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Reaction-from-lawmakers,-Supreme-Court-Justices,-and-others-to-Gov.-Justice’s-appointment-of-John-Hutchison-to-the-WV-Supre.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:14:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge John Hutchison to the Supreme Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Judge-appoints-Raleigh-County-Circuit-Court-Judge-John-Hutchison-to-the-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:13:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Nines as new judge for 19th Judicial Circuit serving Barbour, Taylor counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Nines-as-new-judge-for-19th-Judicial-Circuit-serving-Barbour,-Taylor-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:13:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rock House Powellton Mine - West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training Updates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-after-another-Abandoned-Mine-Trespassing-report.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:13:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Award of Several Grants in Northern West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Award-of-Several-Grants-in-Northern-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:13:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Ewing to fill vacancy on 12th Judicial Circuit bench</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Ewing-to-fill-vacancy-on-12th-Judicial-Circuit-bench.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:15:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces $40 million in grant funding for road construction in Tucker, Morgan Counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-$40-million-in-grant-funding-for-road-construction-in-Tucker,-Morgan-Counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Gaunch as new Secretary of Commerce</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Gaunch-as-new-Secretary-of-Commerce.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares Wednesday, Dec. 5 a state holiday in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-Wednesday,-Dec.-5-a-state-holiday-in-observance-of-the-National-Day-of-Mourning-for-President-George-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names Upson executive director of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-Upson-executive-director-of-the-Herbert-Henderson-Office-of-Minority-Affairs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reports November revenue collections were $18.8 million above estimate, FY 2019 collections now $141 million above estimates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reports-November-revenue-collections-were-$18.8-million-above-estimate,-FY-2019-collections-now-$141-million-a.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice submits recommendations to the PEIA Task Force</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-submits-recommendations-to-the-PEIA-Task-Force.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:16:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission releases list of applicants for WV Supreme Court vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Judicial-Vacancy-Advisory-Commission-releases-list-of-applicants-for-WV-Supreme-Court-vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission releases list of applicants for vacancy in 19th Judicial Circuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Judicial-Vacancy-Advisory-Commission-releases-list-of-applicants-for-vacancy-in-19th-Judicial-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces formation of Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse and Prevention</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-formation-of-Governor’s-Council-on-Substance-Abuse-and-Prevention.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:17:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and commemoration of President George H. W. Bush</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-and-commemoration-of-President-George-H.-W.-Bus.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:17:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Martinsburg State Trooper Incident</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Martinsburg-State-Trooper-Incident.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:17:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Olejasz as 1st Judicial Circuit Court Judge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Olejasz-as-1st-Judicial-Circuit-Court-Judge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces new guidelines and procedures for agencies wishing to use and access State’s line of credit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-new-guidelines-and-procedures-for-agencies-wishing-to-use-and-access-State’s-line-of-creditGov.-Just.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:18:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Spence as Chief Technology Officer</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Appoints-Spence-as-Chief-Technology-Officer.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:18:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Application-for-The-Nineteenth-Judicial-Circuit-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Application-for-The-West-Virginia-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals-Vacancy1118.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Cathy Justice announces “I Am Thankful” Essay Winners</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/First-Lady-Cathy-Justice-announces-“I-Am-Thankful”-Essay-Winners.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Lady Unveils 2018 Holiday Ornament</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/First-Lady-Unveils-2018-Holiday-Ornament.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor And First Lady Justice Invite West Virginians To Submit Photos For Military, First Responder Recognition Trees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-And-First-Lady-Justice-Invite-West-Virginians-To-Submit-Photos-For-Military,-First-Responder-Recognition-Trees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all U.S., State flags to be flown at half-staff on Nov. 19, 2018, in honor of services for WV soldier killed in training accident</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-U.S.,-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Nov.,-19,-2018,-in-honor-of-services-for-WV-soldier-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:19:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Rescinds Tuesday Special Session of the Legislature</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Rescinds-Tuesday-Special-Session-of-the-Legislature.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:19:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice receives letter of resignation from Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-receives-letter-of-resignation-from-Supreme-Court-Justice-Allen-Loughry.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:20:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: State’s economy keeps growing, October marks 7th consecutive month of revenue surplus over estimates</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-State’s-economy-keeps-growing,-October-marks-7th-consecutive-month-of-revenue-surplus-over-estimates.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:20:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Robert William Dunlevy of Wheeling to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Robert-William-Dunlevy-of-Wheeling-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:20:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for special session of Legislature on Tuesday, November 13, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-special-session-of-Legislature-on-Tuesday,-November-13,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:21:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Orders US and WV State flags displayed at half-staff IMMEDIATELY until Saturday, November 10, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Orders-US-and-WV-State-flags-displayed-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-until-Saturday,-November-10,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:21:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice happy with the outcome of Tuesday’s election, says results will keep West Virginia moving forward on the path to prosperity</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-happy-with-the-outcome-of-Tuesday’s-election,-says-results-will-keep-West-Virginia-moving-forward-on-the-path-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:22:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Transportation Alternatives Grant Awards in Berkeley County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Transportation-Alternatives-Grant-Awards-in-Berkeley-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Eugene White as Director of Miners' Health, Safety and Training</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Eugene-White-as-Director-of-Miners'-Health,-Safety-and-Training.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all state flags to be flown at half-staff at Capitol Complex, Mason County on Nov. 3, 2018 for former Del. James M. Casey</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-state-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-at-Capitol-Complex,-Mason-County-on-Nov.-3,-2018-for-former-D.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ground broken for multi-million-dollar Cacapon Resort State Park improvements</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Ground-broken-for-multi-million-dollar-Cacapon-Resort-State-Park-improvements-BERKELEY-SPRINGS,-WV-—-Ground-was-broken-duri.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all flags to be flown at half staff in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Judge Arthur Recht</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-commemoration-of-the-distinguished-life-and-service-of-West.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:23:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Transportation Alternatives Grant Awards in Wood County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Transportation-Alternatives-Grant-Awards-in-Wood-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Tom Azinger to House of Delegates District 10 seat</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Tom-Azinger-to-House-of-Delegates-District-10-seat.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Orders US and WV State flags displayed at half-staff IMMEDIATELY until Wednesday, October 31, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Orders-US-and-WV-State-flags-displayed-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-until-Wednesday,-October-31,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:23:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Transportation Alternatives Grant Awards in Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Transportation-Alternatives-Grant-Awards-in-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Transportation Alternatives Grant Awards in Brooke County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Transportation-Alternatives-Grant-Awards-in-Brooke-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice awards contingency funds to Follansbee for reimbursement of expenses incurred following July 2016 flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-awards-contingency-funds-to-Follansbee-for-reimbursement-of-expenses-incurred-following-July-2016-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Transportation Alternatives Grant Awards in Greenbrier County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Transportation-Alternatives-Grant-Awards-in-Greenbrier-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Abandoned Mine Land Grant Recommendations and Transportation Alternatives Grant Awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Abandoned-Mine-Land-Grant-Recommendations-and-Transportation-Alternatives-Grant-Awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pleasants Power Station to remain open; Gov. Justice thanks President Trump, Energy Sec. Perry, others for helping him keep coal-fired plant on-line</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Pleasants-Power-Station-to-remain-open;-Gov.-Justice-thanks-President-Trump,-Energy-Sec.-Perry,-others-for-helping-him-keep.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:24:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Approves Award of Mileground to Airport Road Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Approves-Award-of-Mileground-to-Airport-Road-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:24:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on announced closures of Pinnacle Mine in Wyoming County, ABB facility in Greenbrier County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-announced-closures-of-Pinnacle-Mine-in-Wyoming-County,-ABB-facility-in-Greenbrier-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all flags to be flown at half staff in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Delegate Frank Deem</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-commemoration-of-the-distinguished-life-and-service-of-West-Virg.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:25:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Grant Awards</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Victims-of-Crime-Act-(VOCA)-Victim-Assistance-Grant-Awards.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:25:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JVAC to conduct interviews on Oct. 23 and 24 for vacancies in 1st and 12th Judicial Circuits</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/JVAC-to-conduct-interviews-on-Oct.-23-and-24-for-vacancies-in-1st-and-12th-Judicial-Circuits.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces New Partnership with Bethesda Softworks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-New-Partnership-with-Bethesda-Softworks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:25:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Orders US and WV State flags on all State-owned facilities throughout the state be displayed at half-staff on Sunday, October 7, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Firefightersday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:26:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Roads to Prosperity is working for West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Roads-to-Prosperity-is-working-for-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:26:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that $55.2 million in bonds have been sold for State Park improvements, another major step forward for WV’s tourism industry</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-$55.2-million-in-bonds-have-been-sold-for-State-Park-improvements,-another-major-step-forward-f.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:26:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Approves Award of Coalfields Expressway Paving Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Approves-Award-of-Coalfields-Expressway-Paving-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:26:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces 5% pay raise for teachers and state employees and commitment of $100m from surplus to assist in long term solution to PEIA</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-pay-raise-for-teachers-and-state-employees-and-commitment-of-$100m-from-surplus-to-assist-in-long.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:26:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: State surplus reaches all-time record high</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-State-surplus-reaches-all-time-record-high.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:27:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Michael Graney as Executive Director of the West Virginia Development Office</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Michael-Graney-as-Executive-Director-of-the-West-Virginia-Development-Office.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Approves Award of Roads to Prosperity Project in Mercer County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Approves-Award-of-Roads-to-Prosperity-Project-in-Mercer-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:27:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Approves Award of I-81 Roads to Prosperity Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Approves-Award-of-I-81-Roads-to-Prosperity-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:28:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Approves Award of I-79 Roads to Prosperity Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Approves-Award-of-I-79-Roads-to-Prosperity-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:28:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice recommends nine West Virginia projects for inclusion in grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission investment program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-recommends-nine-West-Virginia-projects-for-inclusion-in-grants-from-the-Appalachian-Regional-Commission-invest.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice posthumously recognizes Robert Edward "Bob" Dorsey</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Robert-Edward-Dorsey.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that in 2017 state had first increase in traveler spending since 2012</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-in-2017-state-had-first-increase-in-traveler-spending-since-2012.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:28:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says he fully supports Rockwool development project, emphasizes that WVDEP making certain that all regulatory </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-he-fully-supports-Rockwool-development-project,-emphasizes-that-WVDEP-making-certain-that-all-regulatory-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:29:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says WVU Medicine plans to develop transplant program, tremendous healthcare advancement for West Virginia, state residents</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-WVU-Medicine-plans-to-develop-transplant-program,-tremendous-healthcare-advancement-for-West-Virginia,-st.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints John Myers as Director of the West Virginia Lottery </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-John-Myers-as-Director-of-the-West-Virginia-Lottery-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:29:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Sept. 19, 2018 in commemoration of burial service for WV soldier killed in Afghanistan</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Sept.-19,-2018-in-commemoration-of-burial-service-for-WV-soldier-kil.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:29:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that the FHWA has verified that federal law allows the WVDOH to permit development projects on state right of way at no cost</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-the-FHWA-has-verified-that-federal-law-allows-the-WVDOH-to-permit-development-projects-on-state.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:29:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says slum and blight demolition program taking shape, moving forward under RISE West Virginia Program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-slum-and-blight-demolition-program-taking-shape,-moving-forward-under-RISE-West-Virginia-Program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:30:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JVAC announces that application process is now open for Circuit Judge vacancies in 1st and 12th Judicial Circuits</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/JVAC-announces-that-application-process-is-now-open-for-Circuit-Judge-vacancies-in-1st-and-12th-Judicial-Circuits.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates continue to drop, more good news for West Virginia and state’s businesses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Workers-Compensation-insurance-rates-continue-to-drop,-more-good-news-for-West-Virginia-and-state’s-businesse.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:30:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice provides update on State of Preparedness for Hurricane Florence</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-provides-update-on-State-of-Preparedness-for-Hurricane-Florence.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:30:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Patriot Day, remembrance of those who died in 9/11 Terrorist Attacks</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Patriot-Day,-remembrance-of-those-who-died-in-911-Terrorist-Attacks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:31:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness in advance of Hurricane Florence</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-State-of-Preparedness-in-advance-of-Hurricane-Florence.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:31:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all construction on I-77 NB from state line to Charleston to be suspended as part of preparedness for Hurricane Florence</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-construction-on-I-77-NB-from-state-line-to-Charleston-to-be-suspended-as-part-of-preparedness-for-H.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:31:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in observance of Patriots Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-U.S.-and-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-observance-of-Patriots-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:31:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice praises EPA for proposing that Minden being included on National Priorities List of Superfund sites</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-praises-EPA-for-proposing-that-Minden-being-included-on-National-Priorities-List-of-Superfund-sites.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia State Parks offering 55% discount on all accommodations through Tuesday, September 18, 2018 as part of Hurricane Florence response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/West-Virginia-State-Parks-offering-55-discount-on-all-accommodations-through-Tuesday,-September-18,-2018-as-part-of-Hurric.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:14:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Hurricane Florence Preparations</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-Hurricane-Florence-Preparations.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:32:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Designates Gauley Season as West Virginia’s Official 5th Season </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Designates-Gauley-Season-as-West-Virginia’s-Official-5th-Season-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:32:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Weekend of Sports Betting Nets State of West Virginia $29,541.75</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/First-Weekend-of-Sports-Betting-Nets-State-of-West-Virginia-$29,541.75.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:32:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVDEP announce $50 million in loan funds for wastewater treatment facility improvements</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVDEP-announce-$50-million-in-loan-funds-for-wastewater-treatment-facility-improvements.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:33:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jeffries to House of Delegates in District 40</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Jeffries-to-House-of-Delegates-in-District-40.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:33:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders State flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Allen Bolyard</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-U.S.-Army-Command-Sgt.-Maj.-Timothy-Allen-Bolyard.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Announces Heroes Day To Honor WV First Responders and Local Heroes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Justice-Announces-Heroes-Day-To-Honor-WV-First-Responders-and-Local-Heroes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:33:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reports stellar revenue collections numbers for August, says incredible things continue to happen for West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reports-stellar-revenue-collections-numbers-for-August,-says-incredible-things-continue-to-happen-for-West-Vir.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:33:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Larrick has Stepped Down as Lottery Director</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Larrick-has-Stepped-Down-as-Lottery-Director.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:34:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Buffington as Acting Lottery Director</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Appoints-Buffington-as-Acting-Lottery-Director.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:34:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Bids for I-70 Bridge and Road Work in Ohio County Rejected by WVDOT; Scope of Projects to be Reevaluated and Rebid</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Bids-for-I-70-Bridge-and-Road-Work-in-Ohio-County-Rejected-by-WVDOT-Scope-of-Projects-to-be-Reevaluated-and-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:34:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Beckley Turnpike Widening Roads to Prosperity Project Awarded</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Beckley-Turnpike-Widening-Roads-to-Prosperity-Project-Awarded.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:35:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Cacapon Renovation Contract Awarded</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Cacapon-Renovation-Contract-Awarded.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:35:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Jenkins and Armstead to West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Appoints-Jenkins-and-Armstead-to-West-Virginia-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:35:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Internal Review at state WDA reveals that landlord of Charleston office building missed 79 loan payments totaling more than $1.5 million</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Internal-Review-at-state-WDA-reveals-that-landlord-of-Charleston-office-building-missed-79-loan-payments-tota.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:35:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on Blue Ribbon Commission on four-year higher education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-Blue-Ribbon-Commission-on-four-year-higher-education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:36:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Affordable Clean Energy Rule is a big win for West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Affordable-Clean-Energy-Rule-is-a-big-win-for-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:36:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice sends letter of support for listing Minden area as Superfund site</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-sends-letter-of-support-for-listing-Minden-area-as-Superfund-site.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:36:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on tragic accident claiming life of Parkways employee, critically injuring two others</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-tragic-accident-claiming-life-of-Parkways-employee,-critically-injuring-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:36:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces approval of $80-million bond sale for West Virginia State Parks improvements</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-approval-of-$80-million-bond-sale-for-West-Virginia-State-Parks-improvements.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:37:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JVAC releases names of applicants seeking to fill Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy created by resignation, retirement of Justice Menis Ketchum</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/JVAC-releases-names-of-applicants-seeking-to-fill-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals-vacancy-created-by-resignation,-retirement-of-Ju.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:37:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Vacancy Occurring on August 13, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Application-for-the-West-Virginia-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals-Vacancy-Occurring-on-August-13,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for special election to fill Supreme Court vacancy created by retirement of Justice Robin J. Davis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-special-election-to-fill-Supreme-Court-vacancy-created-by-retirement-of-Justic.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:37:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice receives letter of retirement from Supreme Court Justice Robin Jean Davis</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-receives-letter-of-retirement-from-Supreme-Court-Justice-Robin-Jean-Davis.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:37:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Nancy Jo White to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Nancy-Jo-White-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says latest Revenue Report is incredible news for West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-latest-Revenue-Report-is-incredible-news-for-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:38:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Application-for-the-West-Virginia-Supreme-Court-of-Appeals-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Appoints Daniel Linville to House of Delegates seat in 16th District</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Appoints-Daniel-Linville-to-House-of-Delegates-seat-in-16th-District.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:38:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces launch of SWAT Highways Response Team, Drive Forward WV website</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-launch-of-SWAT-Highways-Response-Team,-Drive-Forward-WV-website.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:41:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice's Charge to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Four Year Higher Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice's-Charge-to-the-Blue-Ribbon-Commission-on-Four-Year-Higher-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice praises President Trump, Vice President Pence for improving the state, national economy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-praises-President-Trump,-Vice-President-Pence-for-improving-the-state,-national-economy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:42:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice accepts Lange's resignation as member of SBA</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-accepts-Lange's-resignation-as-member-of-SBA.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: President Trump grants flood disaster declaration request</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justic--President-Trump-grants-flood-disaster-declaration-request.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:44:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice receives letter of retirement, resignation from Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-receives-letter-of-retirement,-resignation-from-Supreme-Court-Justice-Menis-Ketchum.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:44:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State and HUD reach consensus on way forward for RISE program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/State-and-HUD-reach-consensus-on-way-forward-for-RISE-program.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:45:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Praises President Trump’s SCOTUS Nominee; Calls Upon WV Representatives to Confirm</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Praises-President-Trump’s-SCOTUS-Nominee;-Calls-Upon-WV-Representatives-to-Confirm.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:46:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of victims of Annapolis tragedy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Orders-US-and-WV-State-flags-on-all-State-owned-facilities-throughout-the-state-be-displayed-at-half-staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:46:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests federal disaster declaration for recent flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-requests-federal-diasaster-declaration-for-recent-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:46:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces record general revenue collections, reports that year end surplus will be in excess of $20 million</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-record-general-revenue-collections,-reports-that-year-end-surplus-will-be-in-excess-of-$20-million.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Greear as 13th Judicial Circuit Court Judge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Greear-as-13th-Judicial-Circuit-Court-Judge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs executive order creating Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Ed</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-executive-order-creating-Blue-Ribbon-Commission-on-Higher-Ed.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:47:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Welcomes President Donald J. Trump back to West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Welcomes-President-Donald-J.-Trump-back-to-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:47:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Blue-Ribbon-Commission-on-Four-Year-Higher-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:47:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Meets with President Trump</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/CHARLESTON,-WV---Gov.-Jim-Justice-today-met-with-President-Donald-J.-Trump-in-the-Oval-Office-at-the-White-House-in-Washing.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:48:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for special session of Legislature on Tuesday, June 26, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-special-session-of-Legislature-on-Tuesday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:48:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Legislative Auditor is Wrong on RISE</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Legislative-Auditor-is-Wrong-on-RISE.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:48:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Takes Swift Action on Middletown Mall Leasing Issue</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Takes-Swift-Action-on-Middletown-Mall-Leasing-Issue.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:48:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Statement in Response to U.S. Supreme Court Sales Tax Decision</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Statement-in-Response-to-U.S.-Supreme-Court-Sales-Tax-Decision.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:49:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Mountain Valley Pipeline Decision</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-Mountain-Valley-Pipeline-Decision.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:49:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Responds to Political Stunt by Delegate Sponaugle </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Responds-to-Political-Stunt-by-Delegate-Sponaugle-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:49:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Indictment of Justice Loughry</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-Indictment-of-Justice-Loughry.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:49:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Burch as Interim Secretary of Commerce</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Appoints-Burch-as-Interim-Secretary-of-Commerce.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice requests the resignation of Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-requests-the-resignation-of-Commerce-Secretary-Woody-Thrasher.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:50:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Issues Statement on Calls for Resignation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-statement-on-calls-for-resignation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:50:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Hundreds of millions in additional road and bridge work, thousands of new jobs, discounted EZ-Pass for state </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Hundreds-of-millions-in-additional-road-and-bridge-work,-thousands-of-new-jobs,-discounted-EZ-Pass-for-state-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Justice Loughry</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-Justice-Loughry.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:50:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days this weekend, June 9 and 10</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-Free-Fishing-Days-this-weekend,-June-9-and-10.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:51:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces more than $6.6 million for post-flood recovery and resiliency</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-more-than-$5.5-million-for-post-flood-recovery-and-resiliency.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:51:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice reports May revenue collections $20.2 million above estimates, state on track to finish FY 2018 with a budget surplus</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-reports-May-revenue-collections-$20.2-million-above-estimates,-state-on-track-to-finish-FY-2018-with-a-budget-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:51:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor, First Lady issue statement on death of coal miner from Barbour County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor,-First-Lady-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-from-Barbour-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:51:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Sec. Caperton announce $50.65 million in AML Economic Development Grant Projects; Application Deadline for Additional Funding June 29</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Sec.-Caperton-announce-$50.65-million-in-AML-Economic-Development-Grant-Projects;-Application-Deadline-for-Ad.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:52:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces more than $500,000 in funding for law enforcement training</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-more-than-$500,000-in-funding-for-law-enforcement-training.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:52:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice thanks, encourages 55 Beckley-area pastors at prayer breakfast</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-thanks,-encourages-55-Beckley-area-pastors-at-prayer-breakfast.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:52:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for 8 West Virginia counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-8-West-Virginia-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:52:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice temporarily halts DNR plan for controlled deer hunt at Chief Logan State Park</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-temporarily-halts-DNR-plan-for-controlled-deer-hunt-at-Chief-Logan-State-Park.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:53:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Jim Justice Steps in to Save Elk</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-steps-in-to-save-elk.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:53:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Coal Plan Moves Forward</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Justice-coal-plan-moves-forward.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:53:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice secures FEMA funds to complete repairs on flood-damaged sewer system in Wetzel County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-secures-FEMA-funds-to-complete-repairs-on-flood-damaged-sewer-system-in-Wetzel-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:54:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice makes good on RISE promise; program running again, families getting keys to new homes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-makes-good-on-RISE-promise;-program-running-again,-families-getting-keys-to-new-homes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:09:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice delivers keynote address during 2018 Commencement ceremonies at WVSOM</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-delivers-keynote-address-during-2018-Commencement-ceremonies-at-WVSOM.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:10:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice's Suburban rear-ended in Beckley area</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice's-Suburban-rear-ended-in-Beckley-area.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Historic bond sale complete, to generate more than $800 million for Roads to Prosperity transportation infrastructure program</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Historic-bond-sale-complete,-to-generate-more-than-$800-million-for-Roads-to-Prosperity-transportation-infrastructure-progr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:10:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, Sen. Capito Announce Locations of Opportunity Zones in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-Sen.-Capito-announce-locations-of-Opportunity-Zones-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:10:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues call for West Virginia Legislature to meet in special session</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-call-for-West-Virginia-Legislature-to-meet-in-special-session.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:11:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all flags to be flown at half staff in honor of Texas shooting victims</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-Texas-shooting-victims.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces Upcoming Roads To Prosperity Bond Sale and Investor Relations Website</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-Upcoming-Roads-To-Prosperity-Bond-Sale-and-Investor-Relations-Website.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:11:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice Proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-Proclaims-May-as-Motorcycle-Safety-Awareness-Month-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:11:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, DNR Director McDaniel to introduce newest Elk, speak about expansion of reintroduction program on Tuesday in Logan County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-DNR-Director-McDaniel-to-introduce-newest-Elk,-speak-about-expansion-of-reintroduction-program-on-Tuesday-in-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:12:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Orders US and WV State flags on all State-owned facilities throughout the state be displayed at half-staff on Tuesday, May 15, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Orders-US-and-WV-State-flags-on-all-State-owned-facilities-throughout-the-state-be-displayed-at-half-staff-on-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:12:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, WVNG Adjutant General James Hoyer to host Qatar delegation Monday, May 14, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-WVNG-Adjutant-General-James-Hoyer-to-host-Qatar-delegation-Monday,-May-14,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:12:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice stands firm on sports betting integrity fee, state will pay nothing </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-stands-firm-on-sports-betting-integrity-fee,-state-will-pay-nothing-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:12:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT VACANCY ANNOUNCED</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/APPLICATION-PROCESS-FOR-THE-THIRTEENTH-JUDICIAL-CIRCUIT-VACANCY-ANNOUNCED.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Additional safety measures continue along I-64 work zone</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Additional-safety-measures-continue-along-I-64-work-zone.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:13:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice commends The Nature Conservancy land acquisition along Allegheny Front</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-commends-The-Nature-Conservancy-land-acquisition-along-Allegheny-Front.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:13:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says “beefed up” efforts to control traffic and safety on I-64 being implemented by DOT, State Police</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-“beefed-up”-efforts-to-control-traffic-and-safety-on-I-64-being-implemented-by-DOT,-State-Police.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:13:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Revenue Collections move up, state headed for strong finish to Fiscal Year 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Revenue-Collections-move-up,-state-headed-for-strong-finish-to-Fiscal-Year-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:14:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GOV. JIM JUSTICE ANNOUNCES ALMOST HEAVEN PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/GOV.-JIM-JUSTICE-ANNOUNCES-ALMOST-HEAVEN-PHOTO-CONTEST-WINNERS.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:14:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice orders additional road safety actions, enforcement after fatal construction zone crashes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-additional-road-safety-actions,-enforcement-after-fatal-construction-zone-crashes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:14:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces grant from Pfizer Foundation to support mothers and infants impacted by substance abuse</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-grant-from-Pfizer-Foundation-to-support-mothers-and-infants-impacted-by-substance-abuse.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:15:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces informational meeting for employees impacted by layoffs at Mylan Pharmaceuticals</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-informational-meeting-for-employees-impacted-by-layoffs-at-Mylan-Pharmaceuticals.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:15:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues executive order expediting permitting process, continuing regulatory reform</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-executive-order-expediting-permitting-process,-continuing-regulatory-reform.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:15:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that West Virginia has been selected by U.S. Youth Soccer to host three major regional championship events in 2019, 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-West-Virginia-has-been-selected-by-U.S.-Youth-Soccer-to-host-three-major-regional-championship-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:15:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on announced layoffs at Mylan Pharmaceuticals in Monongalia County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-announced-layoffs-at-Mylan-Pharmaceuticals-in-Monongalia-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:16:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to hold press conference Friday announcing that West Virginia has been chosen to host three major youth sporting events in 2019, 2020</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-hold-press-conference-Friday-announcing-that-West-Virginia-has-been-chosen-to-host-three-major-youth-sporti.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:16:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice, West Virginia National Guard Announce Partnership with Qatar</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice,-West-Virginia-National-Guard-Announce-Partnership-with-Qatar.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:16:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Orders United States and West Virginia State Flags at half-staff immediately until sunset on Saturday, Apr</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Orders-United-States-and-West-Virginia-State-Flags-at-half-staff-immediately-until-sunset-on-Saturday,-Apr.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:17:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice's Statement on Drug Raids in Huntington</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-Drug-Raids-in-Huntington.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:17:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for 10 West Virginia counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-10-West-Virginia-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:18:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Optimistic After Meeting with Emir of Qatar</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Optimistic-After-Meeting-with-Emir-of-Qatar.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:18:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GOVERNOR JIM JUSTICE &amp; WEST VIRGINIA TOURISM OFFICE ANNOUNCE NEW “ALMOST HEAVEN” CAMPAIGN </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/GOV.-JUSTICE-AND-WEST-VIRGINIA-TOURISM-OFFICE-ANNOUNCE-NEW-ALMOST-HEAVEN-CAMPAIGN.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:18:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to conduct ceremonial bill signings on Wednesday, April 11, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-conduct-ceremonial-bill-signings-on-Wednesday,-April-11,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:18:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice orders West Virginia state flags at half-staff immediately until sunset, Wednesday, April, 4, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-orders-West-Virginia-state-flags-at-half-staff-immediately-until-sunset,-Wednesday,-April,-4,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:19:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints David L. Roach as executive director of School Building Authority</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-David-L.-Roach-as-executive-director-of-School-Building-Authority.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:19:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs HB 4006, says no programs will lose federal funding, touts money savings and making state government more efficient, commits to aggressively growing the arts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-HB-4006,-says-no-programs-will-lose-federal-funding,-touts-money-savings-and-making-state-government-mor.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:19:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to conduct ceremonial bill signings event on Thursday, March 29, 2018</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-conduct-ceremonial-bill-signings-event-on-Thursday,-March-29,-2018.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:19:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on two vehicle accidents in Kanawha Co. that claimed five lives, including two Pratt VFD firefighters</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-two-vehicle-accidents-in-Kanawha-Co.-that-claimed-five-lives,-including-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: U.S. Department of Labor statistics show West Virginia was first in the nation in percentage of new construction jobs growth during 2017</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-U.S.-Department-of-Labor-statistics-show-West-Virginia-was-first-in-the-nation-in-percentage-of-new-construct.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:20:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to hold press conference Thursday to discuss new data on West Virginia construction jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-hold-press-conference-Thursday-to-discuss-new-data-on-West-Virginia-construction-jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:21:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice announce plans for annual Easter Carnival</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-announce-plans-for-annual-Easter-Carnival.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:21:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to attend Sunday's NCAA men's basketball tournament game between Marshall University and West Virginia University</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-attend-Sunday's-NCAA-men's-basketball-tournament-game-between-Marshall-University-and-West-Virginia-Univers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice fully supports Medical Marijuana, awaits potential solutions from State Treasurer in relation to collection and processing of funds</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-fully-supports-Medical-Marijuana,-awaits-potential-solutions-from-State-Treasurer-in-relation-to-collection-an.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:22:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice, Secretary Smith Announce MARC Train Continuing Service to Eastern Panhandle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice,-Secretary-Smith-Announce-MARC-Train-Continuing-Service-to-Eastern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:22:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Signs Budget Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Signs-Budget-Bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:22:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and Tourism Office Invite West Virginians to Submit their Favorite #AlmostHeaven Photos</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-and-Tourism-Office-Invite-West-Virginians-to-Submit-their-Favorite-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:22:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Burch as Acting Secretary for the Department of Education and the Arts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Burch-as-acting-Secretary-for-the-Department-of-Education-and-the-Arts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:22:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces six additional appointments to PEIA Task Force</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-six-additional-appointments-to-PEIA-Task-Force.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:23:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice has terminated the employment of Gayle Manchin, Secretary of Education and the Arts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-has-terminated-the-employment-of-Gayle-Manchin,-Secretary-of-Education-and-the-Arts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Signs Co-Tenancy Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Signs-Co-Tenancy-Bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:23:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: Sports Wagering Bill to Become Law</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Sports-Wagering-bill-to-become-law.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:23:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice to add six additional women to the PEIA Task Force on Monday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-to-add-six-additional-women-to-the-PEIA-Task-Force-on-Monday.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:24:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints PEIA task force members</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-PEIA-task-force-members.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:24:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says state will continue to rely on "the wisdom" of the EPA concerning Minden contamination issue</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-state-will-continue-to-rely-on-the-wisdom-of-the-EPA-concerning-Minden-contamination-issue.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:24:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice issues proclamation, at the request of the Legislature, to extend regular session for one day, if necessary, to address the budget</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-issues-proclamation,-at-the-request-of-the-Legislature,-to-extend-regular-session-for-one-day,-if-necessar.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:24:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Announces That Our Kids Are Going Back to the Classroom</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Announces-That-Our-Kids-Are-Going-Back-to-the-Classroom.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:24:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice: "Mistakes and differences aside - We've got to get our kids back to school."</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Mistakes-and-differences-aside-We've-got-to-get-our-kids-back-to-school.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:25:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>February General Revenue Fund Collections $8 million Above Estimate</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/February-General-Revenue-Fund-collections-$8-million-above-estimate.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:25:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Honors His Commitment to Appoint PEIA Task Force</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-honors-his-commitment-to-appoint-PEIA-task-force.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:25:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Orders United States and West Virginia State Flags at half-staff from dawn until sunset on Friday, March 2, 2018.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Orders-United-States-and-West-Virginia-State-Flags-at-half-staff,-dawn-until-sunset-on-Friday,-March-2,-20.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:25:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Issues Letter to All State Employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Issues-Letter-to-All-State-Employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:26:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Squelches Resignation Rumors</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Squelches-Resignation-Rumors.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:26:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Braces for Potential Flooding, Other Damage from Predicted Heavy Weekend Rains</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/West-Virginia-braces-for-potential-flooding,-other-damage-from-predicted-heavy-weekend-rains.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:26:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Redding as 23rd Circuit Court Judge</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Redding-as-23rd-Circuit-Court-Judge.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:26:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement on Death of Coal Miner in Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:26:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Signs Pay Raise Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-pay-raise-bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:27:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>To Our Educators, Service Personnel, and other Government Workers</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/To-Our-Educators,-Service-Personnel,-and-other-Government-Workers.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:27:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-State-of-Emergency-for-all-55-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:27:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all United States and West Virginia State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY until sunset on Monday, February 19, 2018 as a sign of respect for the school shooting victims in Parkland, FL.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-United-States-and-West-Virginia-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-IMMEDIATELY-until-sunset-on-M.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:27:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Orders Halt to Sewer Line Project in Minden</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Orders-Halt-to-Sewer-Line-Project-in-Minden,-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:28:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Chanda Adkins to House of Delegates representing 31st District</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Chanda-Adkins-to-House-of-Delegates-representing-31st-District.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:28:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says he is prepared to endorse EPA recommendation that Minden site be placed on National Priorities List of Superfund sites</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-he-is-prepared-to-endorse-EPA-recommendation-that-Minden-site-be-placed-on-National-Priority-List-of-Supe.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:28:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More good economic news comes to West Virginia under Justice Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-ProcterGamble-bringing-200-additional-jobs-and-additional-production-lines-to-Berkeley-County-Manufactur.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:28:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement on Death of Coal Miner in Barbour County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-Issue-Statement-on-Death-of-Coal-Miner-in-Barbour-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice praises West Virginia Racing Commission's decision to fund Charles Town Classic race</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-praises-West-Virginia-Racing-Commission's-decision-to-fund-Charles-Town-Classic-race.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:29:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice proposes additional PEIA premium reductions for state employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-proposes-additional-PEIA-premium-reductions-for-state-employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:29:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice clears the air, all state employees get pay raise</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-clears-the-air,-all-state-employees-get-pay-raise.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:29:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on President Trump's State of the Union address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-President-Trump's-State-of-the-Union-address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:29:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice recommends changes to PEIA's Go365, program will now be 100% voluntary with no penalties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-recommends-changes-to-PEIA's-Go365.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:30:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice signs bill eliminating State Film Tax Credit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-signs-bill-eliminating-State-Film-Tax-Credit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:30:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice: "Save Our State Parks"</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Save-Our-State-Parks.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:30:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders State flags to be flown at half-staff on Jan. 27 in memory of former Delegate Emily Yeager of McDowell </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Jan.-27-in-memory-of-former-Delegate-Emily-Yeager-of-McDowell-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:30:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GOV. JUSTICE: "PLEASE STOP THE RUMORS."</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/GOV.-JUSTICE-PLEASE-STOP-THE-RUMORS.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Appoints Delegate Karen Lynne Arvon to Senate seat in 9th District</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-Appoints-Delegate-Karen-Lynne-Arvon-to-Senate-seat-in-9th-District.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:31:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces That Additional Elk To Be Acquired From Kentucky For West Virginia's Elk Restoration Project</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-That-Additional-Elk-To-Be-Acquired-From-Kentucky-For-West-Virginia's-Elk-Restoration-Project.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:31:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Jeffrey Pack to House of Delegates seat in 28th District</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Jeffrey-Pack-to-House-of-Delegates-seat-in-28th-District.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Partners with SANS Institute to Offer Cybersecurity Training to High School Girls</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/West-Virginia-Partners-with-SANS-Institute-to-Offer-Cybersecurity-Training-to-High-School-Girls.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:13:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2018 West Virginia State of the State Address Full Transcript</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/2018-West-Virginia-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:12:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice to Deliver State of the State Address Tomorrow Night</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Governor-Justice-to-Deliver-State-of-the-State-Address-Tomorrow-Night.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:32:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Says Expansion of Petrochemical Industry in West Virginia Continues To Move Forward With U.S. DOE Announcement</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2018/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Says-Expansion-of-Petrochemical-Industry-in-West-Virginia-Continues-To-Move-Forward-With-U.S.-DOE-Announcement.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:32:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Wishes all West Virginians a Happy New Year</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Wishes-all-West-Virginians-a-Happy-New-Year.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:57:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Authorizes DMAPS Secretary To Utilize All Personnel Under His Supervision To Assist With Staffing Shortages At WV Correctional Facilities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Authorizes-DMAPS-Secretary-To-Utilize-All-Personnel-Under-His-Supervision-To-Assist-With-Staffing-Shortages-At.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 00:49:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Executive Order Preserving Annual Leave for Corrections Employees</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Executive-Order-Preserving-Annual-Leave-for-Corrections-Employees.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:36:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement on Death of Coal Miner in Fayette County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-Issue-Statement-on-Death-of-Coal-Miner-in-Fayette-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 18:31:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications for the Eighteenth and Twenty-third Judicial Circuit Vacancies</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/APPLICATIONS-FOR-THE-EIGHTEENTH-AND-TWENTY-THIRD-JUDICIAL-CIRCUIT-VACANCIES.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:49:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas Message From Governor Justice</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Christmas-Message-From-Governor-Justice.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2017 00:06:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Appoints Heather Wood to Family Court Judge Post in First Family Court Circuit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Heather-Wood-to-Family-Court-Judge-post-in-First-Family-Court-Circuit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:18:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Declares Half-day Holiday for State Employees on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-declares-half-day-holiday-for-state-employees-on-Friday,-Dec.-22,-2017.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:01:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice orders all West Virginia State flags to be flown at half-staff on Dec. 19 in memory of former Delegate Frank Maxwell of Harrison County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-all-West-Virginia-State-flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Dec.-19-in-memory-of-former-Delegate-Frank-M.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:37:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says Immediate Economic Activity to Begin at Former Hobet Mine Site</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Hobet-Mine-Site-Update.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 21:51:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Issues Statement on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-National-Pearl-Harbor-Remembrance-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:11:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of Webster County DOH worker</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-Webster-County-DOH-worker.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:33:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Calls Press Conference for Monday December 4, 2017</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-calls-Press-Conference-for-Monday-December,-4-2017.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2017 17:33:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice's Leadership Fuels West Virginia Economy to be Recognized as Fastest Growing in the Nation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice's-leadership-fuels-West-Virginia-economy-to-be-recognized-as-fastest-growing-in-the-nation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2017 19:47:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Proclamation Call for Special Legislative Session on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, to Authorize Sale of Road Bonds</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-call-for-special-Legislative-session-on-Monday,-Dec.-4,-2017,-to-authorize-sale-of-road-bo.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:46:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wood County Officials to Receive Check from Governor's Office for Reimbursement of Fire Expenses</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Wood-County-officials-to-receive-check-from-Governor's-office-for-reimbursement-of-fire-expenses.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:13:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff on Dec. 1 in Honor of Army Private Shirley Bailey</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-orders-Flags-to-be-flown-at-half-staff-on-Dec.-1-in-honor-of-Army-Private-Shirley-Bailey.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:17:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Joyful Night Celebration Scheduled for Dec. 5 at the State Capitol Complex</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Joyful-Night-Celebration-scheduled-for-Dec.-5-at-State-Capitol-Complex.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:02:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement from Governor and First Lady Justice on Death of Coal Miner in Boone County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Statement-from-Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Boone-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 21:27:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Statement Supporting Federal Tax Reform</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-supporting-Federal-Tax-Reform.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:17:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GOV. JUSTICE ANNOUNCES HISTORIC INVESTMENT DEAL FOR WEST VIRGINIA BY THE CHINA ENERGY INVESTMENT COMPANY</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/GOV.-JUSTICE-ANNOUNCES-HISTORIC-INVESTMENT-DEAL-FOR-WEST-VIRGINIA-BY-THE-CHINA-ENERGY-INVESTMENT-COMPANY.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2017 01:03:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice Order Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff on Monday, November 6, 2017</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-Order-Flags-to-be-Flown-at-Half-Staff-on-Monday,-November-6,-2017.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 20:19:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Attorney General, DMAPS to host prescription drug takeback events on Friday, Saturday at the State Capitol</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/West-Virginia-Attorney-General,-DMAPS-to-host-prescription-drug-takeback-events-on-Friday,-Saturday-at-the-State-Capitol.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 16:19:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application for the First Family Court Circuit Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/APPLICATION-FOR-THE-FIRST-FAMILY-COURT-CIRCUIT-VACANCY.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:35:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-coal-miner-in-Raleigh-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 19:03:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice and Sec. Thrasher announce new hardwood manufacturing plant in Greenbrier County</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.Justice-and-Sec.-Thrasher-announce-new-hardwood-manufacturing-plant-in-Greenbrier-County.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:22:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice appoints D.R. Buck Jennings to House of Delegates seat in 53rd District</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-appoints-D.R.-Buck-Jennings-to-House-of-Delegates-seat-in-53rd-District.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:25:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues proclamation calling for special session of Legislature on Monday, October, 16, 2017</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-proclamation-calling-for-special-session-of-Legislature-on-Monday,-October,-16,-2017.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:43:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice issues statement on EPA director's proposed repeal of Power Plan rule</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-issues-statement-on-EPA-director's-proposed-repeal-of-Power-Plan-rule.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2017 23:03:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff on Monday, September 11, 2017</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Orders-Flags-to-be-Flown-at-Half-Staff-on-Monday,-September-11,-2017.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 21:41:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Heroes Day Honoring WV First Responders and Local Heroes This Saturday</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Heroes-Day-Honoring-WV-First-Responders-and-Local-Heroes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 18:38:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Jim Justice Appoints Mark Drennan to Fill Senate Seat in District 4 </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Jim-Justice-Appoints-Mark-Drennan-to-Fill-Senate-Seat-in-District-4-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 21:03:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers to Remain Open Labor Day</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/State,-FEMA-Disaster-Recovery-Centers-to-Remain-Open-Labor-Day.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:28:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FEMA Issues More Information for West Virginians Impacted by July Flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/FEMA-Issues-More-Information-for-West-Virginians-Impacted-by-July-Flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:53:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says West Virginia ready to assist Texas, other Gulf Coast states with Harvey response</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-West-Virginia-ready-to-assist-Texas,-other-Gulf-Coast-states-with-Harvey-response.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:13:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Appoints McLaughlin to Fill 23rd Circuit Judge Seat</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Appoints-McLaughlin-to-Fill-23rd-Circuit-Judge-Seat.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:09:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of Randolph County coal miner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-and-First-Lady-Justice-issue-statement-on-death-of-Randolph-County-coal-miner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2017 03:05:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SBA Opens Additional Business Recovery Center in West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/SBA-Opens-Additional-Business-Recovery-Center-in-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State to Hold Briefings for West Virginia Public Disaster Assistance Applicants </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/State-to-Hold-Briefings-for-West-Virginia-Public-Disaster-Assistance-Applicants-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:05:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Issues Statement on Road Bond Referendum</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-Road-Bond-Referendum.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 02:36:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice secures federal disaster declaration for WV</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-secures-federal-disaster-declaration-of-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:51:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Message from Gov. Jim Justice</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/A-Message-from-Gov.-Jim-Justice.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:32:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice names Sen. Mike Hall as new Chief of Staff</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-names-Sen.-Mike-Hall-as-new-Chief-of-Staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:15:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice announces that Nick Casey will no longer be serving as Chief of Staff</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-that-Nick-Casey-will-no-longer-be-serving-as-Chief-of-Staff.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:11:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice requests federal disaster declaration for late July flooding</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-requests-federal-disaster-declaration-for-late-July-flooding.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:28:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Announces New, Bold Ideas To Put Coal Miners Back to Work</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Announces-New,-Bold-Ideas-To-Put-Coal-Miners-Back-to-Work.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:11:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Issues Statement on President Trump's Declaration of National Public Health Emergency</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-President-Trump's-Declaration-of-National-Public-Health-Emergency.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 19:06:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jim Was Right New Study Shows WV Schools Rank Terribly </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Jim-Was-Right-New-Study-Shows-WV-Schools-Rank-Terribly-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:12:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Update on Single Audit Investigation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Update-on-Single-Audit-Investigation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:09:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jim Was Right - Coal Comeback Edition</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Jim-Was-Right---Coal-Comeback-Edition.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:53:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice expands State of Emergency declaration to eight West Virginia counties</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-expands-State-of-Emergency-declaration-to-eight-West-Virginia-counties.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice says state resources, personnel have been dispatched to assist flood victims</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-says-state-resources,-personnel-have-been-dispatched-to-assist-flood-victims.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:31:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice appoints Sheryl Webb to lead the Division of Personnel</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Sheryl-Webb-to-lead-the-Division-of-Personnel.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:09:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice's Chief of Staff Issues Update on Single Audit Review</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice's-Chief-of-Staff-Issues-Update-on-Single-Audit-Review.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:28:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WV to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Justice Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/WV-to-Transform-Communications-for-Public-Safety;-Governor-Justice-Approves-Buildout-Plan-for-First-Responder-Network.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:21:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Has Big Ideas For Relaunch of Agriculture Advisory Board</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Has-Big-Ideas-For-Relaunch-of-Agriculture-Advisory-Board.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:05:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marie Prezioso to Lead Water Development Authority, Sutphin Appointed to Board</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Marie-Prezioso-to-lead-Water-Development-Authority,-Sutphin-appointed-to-board.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:11:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Statement On Presidential Visit To West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Statement-On-Presidential-Visit-To-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:53:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jim’s Promise Tour Launches</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Jim’s-Promise-Tour-Launches.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:06:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JUSTICE ON HIGHER EDU FINANCIAL AID HEADS WILL ROLL</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/JUSTICE-ON-HIGHER-EDU-FINANCIAL-AID-HEADS-WILL-ROLL.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:43:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Finds Contingency Money for Boy Scouts to Save Important Community Service Work during upcoming National Jamboree</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Finds-Contingency-Money-for-Boy-Scouts-to-Save-Important-Community-Service-Work-during-upcoming-National-Jamboree.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:44:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Stock Market Soars While WV Sputters</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/U.S.-Stock-Market-Soars-While-WV-Sputters.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:56:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Calls Bullsnot on Politicians for Spending Money on Private Capitol Bathrooms </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Calls-Bullsnot-on-Politicians-for-Spending-Money-on-Private-Capitol-Bathrooms-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:51:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Was Right, Revenue Collections Way Off Mark</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Was-Right,-Revenue-Collections-Way-Off-Mark.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:41:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice speaks to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos about Federal Grant problems at WVU, WVSU</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-speaks-to-U.S.-Education-Secretary-Betsy-DeVos-about-Federal-Grant-funding-problems-at-WVU,-WVSU.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:39:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Statement on WV’s 50th Ranking By CNBC</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Statement-on-WV’s-50th-Ranking-By-CNBC.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:43:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Says Tuition Hikes at WVU, Marshall and WVSU Reflect Directly On Legislature's Actions</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Says-Tuition-Hikes-at-WVU,-Marshall-and-WVSU-Reflect-Directly-On-Legislature's-Actions.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:13:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Pens Letters To Capito, Manchin Regarding Senate Health Care Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Pens-Letters-To-Capito,-Manchin-Regarding-Senate-Health-Care-Bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:37:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Application For the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Application-For-the-Seventh-Judicial-Circuit-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:34:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Issues Statement on I-79 Fatalities</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Issues-Statement-on-I-79-Fatalities.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:36:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gov. Justice Signs Bill To Let WV Drivers Ride Free</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Signs-Bill-To-Let-WV-Drivers-Ride-Free.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 18:33:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Sets Road Bond Referendum For October 7</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Sets-Road-Bond-Referendum-For-October-7.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:06:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Will Veto Bill To Sell Jackie Withrow Facility</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Will-Veto-Bill-To-Sell-Jackie-Withrow-Facility.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:19:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Will Hold Mediation Session to Solve Budget Difference</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Will-Hold-Mediation-Session-to-Solve-Budget-Difference.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 00:37:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Amends Special Session Call To Include Budget And Additional Legislation</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Amends-Special-Session-Call-To-Include-Budget-And-Additional-Legislation.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 18:39:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement from Governor Justice on Mining Accident in Wyoming Co.</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Mining-Accident.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 18:58:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Adds State Employee Protection Bill To Special Session Call</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Adds-State-Employee-Protection-Bill-To-Special-Session-Call.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 14:26:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remember Who Brung You To This Terrible Dance</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Remember-Who-Brung-You-To-This-Terrible-Dance.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 13:11:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DOH REPORT - Road Projects At Stake In Special Session</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/DOH-REPORT---Road-Projects-At-Stake-In-Special-Session.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:44:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Issues Special Session Agenda</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Issues-Special-Session-Agenda.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 19:55:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>100 Days Of The Justice Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/100-Days-Of-The-Justice-Administration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:25:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Calls Special Session On May 4</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Calls-Special-Session-On-May-4.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 23:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Joins Governors To Request Disaster Aid from Congress</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Joins-Governors-To-Request-Disaster-Aid-from-Congress.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 22:31:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Stops Move To Charge Park Visitors</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Stops-Move-To-Charge-Park-Visitors.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 13:27:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Signs Higher Education Reform Bill </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Signs-Higher-Education-Reform-Bill-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:42:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Signs Medical Cannabis Bill Into Law</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Signs-Medical-Cannabis-Bill-Into-Law.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:33:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Sullivan and Wallace to Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Sullivan-and-Wallace-to-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:32:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Town of Gary Receives Special Easter Gift From Summersville Businessman</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Town-of-Gary-Receives-Special-Easter-Gift-From-Summersville-Businessman.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 20:44:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dr. William White Receives National Recognition For Helping Feed Kids</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Dr.-William-White-Receives-National-Recognition-For-Helping-Feed-Kids.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 16:04:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Vetoes Budget Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Vetoes-Budget-Bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 13:17:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor and First Lady Justice Announce Plans For Annual Easter Carnival</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-and-First-Lady-Justice-Announce-Plans-For-Annual-Easter-Carnival.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:41:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice, Working With Senator Ferns, Saves 1,500 Hospital Jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice,-Working-With-Senator-Ferns,-Saves-1,500-Hospital-Jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 01:51:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Protects Greyhound Racing and 1,700 Jobs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Protects-Greyhound-Racing-and-1,700-Jobs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2017 17:11:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Roth To Family Court</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Roth-To-Family-Court.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:04:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Issues One-Day Extension For Legislative Session</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Issues-One-Day-Extension-For-Legislative-Session.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:34:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Declares April Autism Awareness Month</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Declares-April-Autism-Awareness-Month.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 17:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Praises Former NASA Specialist and Greenbrier County Native Katherine Johnson</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Praises-Former-NASA-Specialist-and-Greenbrier-County-Native-Katherine-Johnson.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:03:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Holds Budget Summit With Leaders From Across West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Holds-Budget-Summit-With-Leaders-From-Across-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 22:24:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GOP Is Hiding Behind A Backdoor Tax On Business</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/GOP-Is-Hiding-Behind-A-Backdoor-Tax-On-Business.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2017 19:40:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Backs Key Part of Justice Budget Plan</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/West-Virginia-Chamber-of-Commerce-Backs-Key-Part-of-Justice-Budget-Plan.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:31:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Establishes Heroes Day To Honor WV First Responders and Local Heroes</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Establishes-Heroes-Day-To-Honor-WV-First-Responders-and-Local-Heroes.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Legislature Must Focus on Budget, Not Right To Work</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Legislature-Must-Focus-on-Budget,-Not-Right-To-Work.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:47:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GOP Plan Puts Teacher, Service Personnel Jobs At Risk</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/GOP-Plan-Puts-Teacher,-Service-Personnel-Jobs-At-Risk.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 18:56:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GOP Budget Slashes Higher Education and Threatens to Close Schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/GOP-Budget-Slashes-Higher-Education-and-Threatens-to-Close-Schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:35:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Appoints Two New Members To The WV State Board Of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Appoints-Two-New-Members-To-The-WV-State-Board-Of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:42:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Tells Contractors They Play A Key Role In Building A Brighter Future For West Virginia</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Tells-Contractors-They-Play-A-Key-Role-In-Building-A-Brighter-Future-For-West-Virginia.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Republicans Want To Hide From Devastating Cuts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Republicans-Want-To-Hide-From-Devastating-Cuts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:52:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Reformers To Citizens Legislative Compensation Commission</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Reformers-To-Citizens-Legislative-Compensation-Commission.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 19:43:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Supports Broadband Expansion Legislation (HB 2998)</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Supports-Broadband-Expansion-Legislation-(HB-2998).aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 21:14:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Restores Money for Public Broadcasting in FY18 Budget</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Restores-Money-for-Public-Broadcasting-in-FY18-Budget.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:17:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WV Department of Commerce Announces Recall of 15 Laid-Off State Foresters</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/WV-Department-of-Commerce-Announces-Recall-of-15-Laid-Off-State-Foresters.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 19:15:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice's Statement on Legislature's Budget Framework</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice's-Statement-on-Legislature's-Budget-Framework.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2017 20:48:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Announces 131 Jobs In Northern Panhandle</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Announces-131-Jobs-In-Northern-Panhandle.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:55:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Pushes for Veterans Tax Break </title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Pushes-for-Veterans-Tax-Break-.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2017 16:09:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Halftime Update on 2017 Legislative Session</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Halftime-Update-on-2017-Legislative-Session.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:54:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Identifies $120 Million and Proposes Using It For FY 2017 Deficit</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Identifies-$120-Million-and-Proposes-Using-It-For-FY-2017-Deficit.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:36:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Launches Budget Clock On Website</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Launches-Budget-Clock-On-Website.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:51:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Announces Legislation to Combat Drug Epidemic</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Announces-Legislation-to-Combat-Drug-Epidemic-2.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:43:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement from Governor Justice on Mining Accident in Squire</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Statement-from-Governor-Justice-on-Mining-Accident-in-Squire.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:14:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Proposes New Pathway to Save WV</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Proposes-New-Pathway-to-Save-WV.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 21:19:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Budget, No Pay</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/No-Budget,-No-Pay.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2017 19:31:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>After Credit Downgrade, Justice Asks for Furlough Bill</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/After-Credit-Downgrade,-Justice-Asks-for-Furlough-Bill.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 20:02:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRIDAY at 10AM: Gov. Justice Will Participate In Radio Town Hall on MetroNews</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Gov.-Justice-Will-Participate-In-Radio-Town-Hall-on-MetroNews.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:37:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice’s Education Reform Bill Will Transform Public Schools</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice’s-Education-Reform-Bill-Will-Transform-Public-Schools.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:08:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>VIDEO: Governor Justice Addresses West Virginia's Recent Credit Downgrade</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Addresses-West-Virginia's-Recent-Credit-Downgrade.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:17:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Introduces Legislation Mandating More Efficient Use of State Vehicles</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Introduces-Legislation-Mandating-More-Efficient-Use-of-State-Vehicles.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 19:20:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Additional Instructions for Submitting Judicial Vacancy Application Form</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Additional-Instructions-for-Submitting-Judicial-Vacancy-Application-Form.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:03:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Opposes Plan to Privatize West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Opposes-Plan-to-Privatize-West-Virginia-School-of-Osteopathic-Medicine.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:52:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Says Cuts to Fairs and Festivals Can Be Avoided if Legislature Takes Action</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Says-Cuts-to-Fairs-and-Festivals-Can-Be-Avoided-if-Legislature-Takes-Action.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 19:26:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice names Wooton Commissioner of WV Alcohol Beverage Control Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-names-Wooton-Commissioner-of-WV-Alcohol-Beverage-Control-Administration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:59:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Full Transcript of 2017 State of the State Address</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Full-Transcript-of-2017-State-of-the-State-Address.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:28:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alternative budget to Governor's proposal</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-presents-alternative-budget-to-his-proposed,-responsible-budget.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 14:10:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Jim Justice Names Jason Williams Director of Constituent Services</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-Names-Jason-Williams-Director-of-Constituent-Services.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:25:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Jim Justice Urges Congress to Disapprove Stream Protection Rule</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-Urges-Congress-to-Disapprove-Stream-Protection-Rule.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 20:37:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Dave Perry to State Board of Education</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Dave-Perry-to-State-Board-of-Education.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 02:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Letter to State Employees from Governor Jim Justice</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/A-Letter-to-State-Employees-from-Governor-Jim-Justice.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:20:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Jim Justice Selects John Dunlap to Serve As the State's Chief Technology Officer</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Jim-Justice-Selects-John-Dunlap-to-Serve-As-the-State's-Chief-Technology-Officer.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:31:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Charles Clements to Fill Senate Vacancy</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Charles-Clements-to-Fill-Senate-Vacancy.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:33:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Taps Greg Norman To Run Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Taps-Greg-Norman-To-Run-Office-of-Miners'-Health,-Safety-and-Training.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:55:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Makes Appointments to State Board of Education and School Building Authority</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Makes-Appointments-to-State-Board-of-Education-and-School-Building-Authority.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 19:26:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor Justice Appoints Dr. William White To Lead Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-Justice-Appoints-Dr.-William-White-To-Lead-Herbert-Henderson-Office-of-Minority-Affairs.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:15:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Statement from Governor Justice on President Trump's Inauguration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Statement-from-Governor-Justice-on-President-Trump's-Inauguration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:01:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor's Office Eliminating 5 Staff Cars</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor's-Office-Eliminating-5-Staff-Cars.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:15:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Names Abraham and Garcia To Legal Team</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Names-Abraham-and-Garcia-To-Legal-Team.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:30:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Tom Smith Transportation Secretary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Tom-Smith-Transportation-Secretary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:09:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Taps John Myers For Secretary of Administration</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Taps-John-Myers-For-Secretary-of-Administration.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:11:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Gayle Manchin To Be Secretary For The Department of Education And The Arts</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Gayle-Manchin-To-Be-Secretary-For-The-Department-of-Education-And-The-Arts.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:06:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Selects Austin Caperton for DEP Secretary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Selects-Austin-Caperton-for-DEP-Secretary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:03:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Dale Steager State Tax Commissioner</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Dale-Steager-State-Tax-Commissioner.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:12:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Taps Dave Hardy for Department of Revenue</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Taps-Dave-Hardy-for-Department-of-Revenue.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2017 20:55:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Governor-elect Justice Names Jan Cahill Superintendent of State Police</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Governor-elect-Justice-Names-Jan-Cahill-Superintendent-of-State-Police.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:53:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Bill Crouch DHHR Secretary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Bill-Crouch-DHHR-Secretary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:52:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Appoints Chelsea Ruby To Run Division of Tourism</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Appoints-Chelsea-Ruby-To-Run-Division-of-Tourism.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:51:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Names Dennis Davis Secretary of Veterans Assistance</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2017/Pages/Justice-Names-Dennis-Davis-Secretary-of-Veterans-Assistance.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:51:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Names Woody Thrasher Secretary of Commerce</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2016/Pages/Justice-Names-Woody-Thrasher-Secretary-of-Commerce.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:44:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Justice Names Jeff Sandy DMAPS Secretary</title><link>https://governorjustice.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2016/Pages/Justice Names Jeff Sandy DMAPS Secretary.aspx</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 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