West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia’s chief executive.
West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office
Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially became a U.S. senator Tuesday afternoon. Justice took the oath of office on the Senate floor Tuesday with fellow West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito by his side holding the Bible.
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election. Former West Virginia State Auditor JB McCuskey was sworn into office as the state’s new Attorney General, filling Morrisey’s former position.
West Virginia's conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor
West Virginia has been a conservative stronghold for over a decade, but it could see a shift even further to the right on social policies as one GOP governor replaces another.
Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor
Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Justice took the oath of office one day after he finished his second term as West Virginia governor and six days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term
Justice sworn into Senate, putting GOP closer to full majority
Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) was officially sworn into his seat on Monday, putting Republicans closer to having their full 53-member majority. Justice was sworn in by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the chamber’s pro tempore and was joined by Sen.
Trial starts for West Virginia couple accused of subjecting their 5 children to forced labor
Trial has started for a West Virginia couple accused of subjecting their five children to forced labor and locking two of ...
W.Va. Gov. orders religious exemption for vaccines
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a religious exemption for childhood vaccines among his first executive actions ...
West Virginia getting another 2-8″ of snow Friday & Saturday
Most of West Virginia will get additional snow before the weekend on top of the 6-12 inches the central part of the state has ...
Can headlights be too bright in West Virginia?
You might wonder if there's a limit on how bright headlights can be, or even how headlights that bright are legal in the ...
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37th W.Va. Governor
Patrick Morrisey, a three-term attorney general, took the oath of office Monday to become the 37th governor of the State of West Virginia, followed by a parade, fireworks, concerts and other ...
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W.Va. Gov. Justice gives final virtual briefing
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice completed one of the final remaining relics of his COVID-19 pandemic response Friday by giving ...
W.Va. lawmakers react to inaugural address
West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, says his administration will bring a competitive spirit. That mentality is ...
W.Va. selected as national leader in maternal and infant health transformation
West Virginia has been named one of 15 states chosen by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Model, a 10-year initiative aimed ...