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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice
About the Governor:
James C. Justice, II was born April 27, 1951, to James Conley Justice and Edna Ruth Justice. He attended Raleigh County public schools and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1969, attended Greenbrier Military Academy as a post graduate. Governor Justice went to Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and was captain of the golf team for two years before earning his undergraduate degree and a Masters in Business Administration.
The Governor joined his family’s business in 1976. Because of his strong interest in nature and the outdoors, he started Justice Family Farms in 1977 in beautiful Monroe County, West Virginia. Under his direction, Justice Farming Operations has grown to be a major agricultural enterprise. His companies farm more than 50,000 acres of corn, wheat, and soybeans in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Gov. Justice is the largest farmer east of the Mississippi River. He is a long-time member of the National Corn Growers Association and a seven-time national corn growing champion. Jim, a passionate sportsman himself, developed Stoney Brook Plantation, a 15,000-acre hunting and fishing preserve in Monroe County, West Virginia. In 2016 Jim and his great bird dog companion, Lilly, bagged 73 grouse in our Mountain State.
Upon the death of his father in 1993, Jim became the President and CEO of Bluestone Industries, Inc. and Bluestone Coal Corporation. Over the next 15 years, Jim launched a massive expansion of multiple businesses which included significant coal reserve expansion, Christmas tree farms, cotton gins, turfgrass operations, golf courses, timber enhancement and land projects just to mention a few. Before being elected governor, Jim was the president and CEO of 102 different companies.
Governor Justice spent his career creating thousands of jobs and understands how to put people to work.
During late 2008 and early 2009, Jim successfully negotiated the sale of Bluestone Industries, Inc. and affiliated companies, which comprised all of the family’s West Virginia coal mines at the time, to Mechel, OAO, one of Russia’s leading mining and metal companies. The Russian company failed, laid off coal miners, and was going to walk on their financial obligations.
In 2015, Jim reacquired all of these Bluestone assets back from Mechel and, in a short time, reopened most of the mines and created more than 200 new mining jobs. Had Mr. Justice not stepped up, these mines would have stayed closed, back taxes would not have been paid, and UMWA pensioners would have been left in the cold.
In 2009, Justice rescued The Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, from bankruptcy. The workforce was facing deep cuts in jobs and benefits. Immediately after purchasing The Greenbrier, Jim Justice reversed many of the benefit cuts and invested in renovations and expansions. He brought major events like the PGA Tour, training camps for the NFL and NBA, and countless high-profile acts and conferences to The Greenbrier. As governor, he wants to do everything possible to put West Virginia in a positive light.
Justice saw an opportunity to grow tourism in Raleigh County so he acquired The Resort at Glade Springs, Black Knight Country Club, and Brier Patch Golf Links.
Governor Justice thinks big. In 2015, he started building a $1 billion dollar mountain complex with housing, skiing, and a championship golf course to bring the U.S. Open to West Virginia. It’s history in the making -- something that has never been done before— a golf course designed by Gary Player, the late Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, and Jack Nicklaus, all in our great state. The Greenbrier is where Arnie got his first professional check and will be where he designed his last course.
Jim has carried on his family’s tradition of being major supporters of youth programs in Southern West Virginia. Since 1992 he has been President of Beckley Little League. His participation has helped the program expand to over 1,000 kids playing on 80 teams. He has coached basketball teams of all ages for the past 36 years and is currently the head girls and boys basketball coach at Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, WV. On November 29, 2016, Jim was honored when he coached his 1,000th career win in basketball.
As part of his involvement with the West Virginia Coal Association in the early 1990’s, Jim became Tournament Director of the Mountain State Coal Classic Basketball Tournament. The Classic was moved to Beckley and has enjoyed tremendous success by awarding hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships and direct support to participating schools. Jim used his contacts to bring sports greats to Beckley as guest speakers for the Classic, including: Hot Rod Hundley, Terry Bradshaw, Dick Vitale, Jerry West, Joe Theismann, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. “J” Julius Erving, Bo Jackson, Bob Pruett, Don Nehlen, Doc Holliday, Rich Rodriguez, Chad Pennington, Lou Holtz, Larry Bird, Bill Walton, John Elway, Bill Stewart, Shaq, Charles Barkley, Tim Tebow, Denny Hamlin, Sean Payton, Cam Newton and Pat White. The Tournament, now known as The Big Atlantic Classic has become even bigger and better.
Giving back to the community is at the core of who the governor is. He is guided by his commitment to the Good Lord, his family, and helping West Virginia’s youth. Every Christmas, Jim puts on his custom made Santa Claus suit and visits local churches to give away $1 million in gifts to children in need.
Jim was the 1998 Recipient of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Award as a result of his involvement with youth programs in the area, the 1998 Recipient of the “Spirit of Beckley” Award from the Beckley-Raleigh County YMCA, the 2000 recipient of the City of Hope Medical Center’s “Spirit of Life” award, the 2009 Charleston Gazette’s “West Virginian of the Year”. In 2010, he was named a “Distinguished West Virginian” by Governor (now Senator) Joe Manchin and the 2011 Honoree at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Blue Ridge Chapter “Dinner of Champions”. Jim was chosen Mountain Athletic Conference “Coach of the Year” and West Virginia High School “Coach of the Year” in 2012 and was named” West Virginian of the Year” in 2014 and again in 2016 by the Clarksburg Exponent Telegram.
In May 2015, Jim announced his campaign to seek the office of governor of West Virginia. After 19 months on the campaign trail sharing his vision for transforming West Virginia, Jim was elected the 36th governor of West Virginia. He won with a broad coalition of support from Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.
Jim and his wife Cathy have been best friends since high school. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
The Governor and the First Lady have two children, James (Jay) C. Justice, III, a Virginia Tech graduate who runs the Justice family’s coal and agriculture operations, and Dr. Jill Justice, a graduate of Marshall University and The Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA. Jill is now president of Greenbrier Hotel Corporation and practices at the Greenbrier Clinic.
The Justice family has recently grown to include Jay’s wife, Catherine Grainger Justice, and Jill’s husband, Adam Long.
The Governor and First Lady are long-time members of the First Baptist Church in Beckley, WV. They have two dogs: Ellie, a Boston Terrier, and Baby Dog, an English Bulldog.
Recent News
Governor Justice Issues Statement Following Strict EPA Mandate
WHEELING, WV — Governor Justice issued the following statement on April 27th, after new EPA rules that would force coal-fired and natural gas-powered plants to nearly eliminate emissions or close operations, threatening the future of West…
Read More »Antero Foundation Delivers $60,000 Check to Head Coach Gov. Justice, Game Changer Initiative
BRIDGEPORT, WV — Governor Jim Justice visited the Antero Resources offices on April 24th, where the GameChanger Prevention Education Program received a $60,000 donation from the Antero Foundation. This contribution will go directly toward…
Read More »Governor Justice Breaks Ground on RV Resort in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN, WV — Governor Justice on April 24th, broke ground on the state’s newest RV campground and resort at Mylan Park. The RV Park is an $11 million state-of-the-art campground that will feature 169 RV sites, cabins, a clubhouse,…
Read More »Governor Justice Issues Statement Following Waiver Approval from U.S. Department of Education
Charleston, WV — Governor Jim Justice issued the following statement on April 19th, after the U.S. Department of Education announced it had approved West Virginia's maintenance of effort waiver request, and no federal funds will need to be…
Read More »First Lady Justice Introduces Newest Friends With Paws Therapy Dogs at Nutter Fort Primary School and West Fairmont Middle School
CHARLESTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice on April 17th, introduced West Virginia's newest therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program at Nutter Fort Primary School and West Fairmont Middle School. The therapy dogs were announced…
Read More »Governor Justice Announces $1.1 Million for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades; Department of Transportation Awarded $3.3 Million
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice on April 17th, announced the allocation of nearly $1.1 million in non-federal match funds to enhance water and wastewater infrastructure in five West Virginia counties. Additionally, the West Virginia…
Read More »Governor Justice Announces First-Ever Governor’s School for Tourism Program Details
Encourages students to apply for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity CHARLESTON, WV –– Governor Jim Justice released details for the first-ever Governor’s School for Tourism, a 10-day summer academy for students interested in learning…
Read More »Governor Justice Announces West Virginia State Wildlife Center Reopens to the Public
Popular attraction completes federal relicensing process CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced on April 17th, that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French…
Read More »A statement from the Office of Governor Jim Justice
CHARLESTON, WV — During his weekly administration update on Wednesday, Gov. Justice emphasized the need for a recurring resiliency fund to assist West Virginians affected by natural disasters, a topic he also underscored in his 2024 State of…
Read More »Gov. Justice, School Building Authority Approve $150 Million For New Schools, Major Renovations Across 18 Counties
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice, as Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), announced a groundbreaking investment today as the SBA approved an award of $149,851,553.00 for 18 new needs-based projects. This latest funding…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Plans to Ease Congestion on WV 9 in Berkeley County
MARTINSBURG, WV — Gov. Jim Justice On April 9 announced a 15-point improvement project to alleviate congestion along several sections of West Virginia Route 9. Growth in the Eastern Panhandle, and Berkeley County in particular, has led to…
Read More »Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency to include Pleasants County
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice On April 8 amended last week's State of Emergency to include Pleasants County after severe thunderstorms caused flooding, downed trees, power outages, and road blockages. On April 2nd, Gov. Justice issued a…
Read More »Gov. Justice: First Lady resting after successful hip replacement surgery
MORGANTOWN, WV — Gov. Jim Justice On April 5 announced that First Lady Cathy Justice underwent successful hip replacement surgery at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. "Our family is very thankful Cathy's surgery went extremely well. I want to…
Read More »Gov Justice honors first responders at Medal of Valor awards
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (WV DHS) honored seven West Virginia first responders today with the inaugural Medal of Valor awards. "There is no other way to put it;…
Read More »Gov. Justice, WVDEP Sec. Ward announce nearly $26 million AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program grants
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Secretary Harold Ward announced today the recommendation of six AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program projects that will utilize nearly…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces all-time revenue and personal income tax collection records
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held an event today at the State Capitol to announce that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for April 2023 are $319 million above estimates, marking the largest single-month surplus in state…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to 81st District seat in House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Anitra Hamilton to the West Virginia House of Delegates 81st District, which covers Morgantown. Click here to view the appointment letter Hamilton fills the vacancy created by the resignation…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces new West Virginia driver's license design featuring New River Gorge Bridge
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that starting this week, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards with a new look and design that matches the…
Read More »Gov Justice announces statewide burn ban ends today
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the recent statewide ban on all types of outdoor burning expired today, April 24, 2023. This comes after the state received sufficient rainfall over the past several days. View…
Read More »First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during assembly at Oakvale Elementary School
PRINCETON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Oakvale Elementary School today for an assembly to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program. The dog…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces release of $12.7 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice released today more than $12.7 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds dedicated to infrastructure renovation, dam restoration, stream restoration, and wastewater treatment projects. …
Read More »Gov. Justice orders flags at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of State Forester Cody Mullens
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Fayette County be displayed at half-staff, from dawn to dusk tomorrow,…
Read More »Gov. Justice recognizes Tax Day 2023
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement regarding Tax Day: “This Tax Day is a great day in West Virginia,” Gov. Justice said. “With the largest tax cut in state history on the books, our state is…
Read More »Gov. Justice urges safe driving in Work Zones as state begins massive 2023 highway construction season
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held an event today at the State Capitol to kick off the 2023 highway construction season and remind drivers to slow down and pay attention in work zones. The Governor was joined by state and federal…
Read More »Gov. Justice issues proclamation banning outdoor burning
CHARLESTON, WV – To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires due to drought, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation that bans all outdoor burning throughout West Virginia, effective today, April 17, 2023. View the full proclamation…
Read More »Governor and First Lady issue statement on death of forester in Fayette County
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a state forester in Fayette County. A state forester employed by the West Virginia Division of Forestry was fatally injured Thursday while…
Read More »Gov. Justice celebrates Hunger Free West Virginia Cooler, commemorates initial funding for the emergency food bank bucket
POCA, WV – Gov. Jim Justice participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the West Virginia National Guard’s Regional Food Distribution Center at Rock Branch. The distribution center allows multiple organizations to work together in…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces state employees will no longer be charged for parking at state facilities
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that state employees will no longer have to pay for parking, either at the State Capitol Complex or at any other state facility. “The bottom line is all state employees that currently…
Read More »West Virginia exports increase by over 20 percent, state delivers second-largest amount of coal in US
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia's export market grew for the third consecutive year in 2022 to a value of $7.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's recent trade statistics. This marks a 20%…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces UNDBIO secures lease in Monongalia County; to invest 100 million in first three years
CHARLESTON WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that UNDBIO, a South Korean pharmaceutical company that provides diabetic care solutions, has secured a lease with West Virginia University to build an insulin manufacturing facility in…
Read More »Gov. Justice orders flags at half-staff on Saturday in honor of Upshur County Sheriff Virgil Douglas Miller
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Lewis, Upshur, and Webster counties be displayed at half-staff, from dawn…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces $20 million expansion of nursing education programs
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the continuation of his successful Nursing Workforce Expansion Program through $20 million that was approved in this year’s state budget. Joined at WVU Parkersburg (WVUP) by House Finance…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints Leigh M. Lefler as judge for Thirteenth Family Court Circuit serving Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Leigh M. Lefler, of Beckley, WV, to the Thirteenth Family Court Circuit, which serves Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming counties. She fills the vacancy created by the…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces completion of Kanawha State Forest Stream Restoration Project
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced the completion of the Kanawha State Forest stream restoration project, which will improve the fishery and recreational opportunities in the area. The project, which started in 2020, was a…
Read More »Gov. Justice celebrates groundbreaking of new cabins, campground, other improvements at Coopers Rock State Forest
BRUCETON MILLS, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced several new construction projects at one of the state’s most visited forests, Coopers Rock State Forest. The construction projects begin as system-wide state park visitation continues…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces $159 million March revenue surplus
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for March 2023 are $159 million above estimates and 6.1% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date collections are $1.266 billion above…
Read More »Applications for 21st Circuit Court vacancies now available
CHARLESTON, WV – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 21st Judicial Circuit Court serving Grant, Minteral, and Tucker Counties. Candidates must submit their…
Read More »State of Preparedness remains in effect ahead of hazardous weather threat
CHARLESTON, WV – On March 23, 2023, Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in response to forecasted hazardous weather. The State of Preparedness remains in place for 30 days, and as such, State agencies,…
Read More »Gov. Justice signs expansion of BUILD WV Act into law
FAYETTEVILLE, WV — Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremonial bill signing today at the Wiseman & High Apartments construction site in Fayetteville for HB 3036, which expands the BUILD WV Program. The BUILD WV Act was the result of the concept…
Read More »Gov. Justice issues statement on HB 2820
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after he allowed HB 2820 to go into law without his signature: “I fully support the ability of our HOPE scholarship recipients, students in microschools or…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces retirement of Robert Roswall; appoints Denise Worley as Commissioner of Bureau of Senior Services
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today he has appointed Denise R. Worley as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services. She will replace Robert E. Roswall, who is retiring after 36 years of service with the bureau,…
Read More »Applications for 17th Circuit Court vacancies now available
CHARLESTON, WV – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy on the 17th Judicial Circuit Court serving Monongalia County. Candidates must submit their completed applications and…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces historic airline partnership
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced a partnership with the successful new low cost carrier Breeze Airways to connect West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) with at least five cities over the next two years. New nonstop…
Read More »Gov. Justice kicks off Gold Rush with ceremonial stocking at Babcock State Park
CLIFFTOP, WV — Gov. Jim Justice ceremonially kicked off the 2023 West Virginia Gold Rush today during an event at Babcock State Park. The West Virginia Gold Rush officially begins for anglers on Tuesday, March 28, and will include 12 days of…
Read More »Gov. Justice awards $9.7 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced the award of 38 Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grant projects for Federal Fiscal Year 2022, worth $9,734,552 in total, for projects in 22 counties. "We've…
Read More »Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potentially hazardous weather
CHARLESTON, WV – Ahead of expected heavy rainfall and high winds across the state, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties. VIEW THE STATE OF PREPAREDNESS The National Weather Service…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces return of Gold Rush stockings
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Gold Rush will return for its sixth year on March 28, giving anglers 12 days to catch golden rainbow trout and win prizes. “Every year our incredible Gold Rush…
Read More »Gov. Justice signs four coal-related bills at John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV — Gov. Jim Justice signed four bills all related to West Virginia’s Coal industry today. The ceremony took place in front of a packed room at the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County. The John Amos Plant has a…
Read More »Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff in Mercer County on Saturday for the late William P. Stafford
CHARLESTON, WV – In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Delegate William P. "Bill" Stafford, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia State flags on all…
Read More »Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Barbour County
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a coal miner in Barbour County. Cecil Barker, of Phillipi, WV, was fatally injured Wednesday morning while working as a surveyor at…
Read More »Gov. Justice signs bills to enhance school safety, improve literacy and numeracy rates, provide free college credit classes
LEON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today for four education-related bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature. The ceremony took place in front of a packed gym full of students at Leon Elementary School. “For our…
Read More »Gov. Justice signs into law 4th state employee pay raise, budget bill, and other legislation
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today for four bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature. The first bill was HB 2024, the $4.874 billion Fiscal Year 2024 budget that was passed by the West Virginia…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces State Tax Department has released revised tax withholding tables
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia State Tax Department has officially released new personal income tax withholding tables for the 2023 tax year. West Virginia employers should begin using the revised…
Read More »Gov. Justice presents Rhododendron Award to Hurricane Philanthropist Brandi Jones
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice presented the latest Rhododendron Award to Brandi Jones today. “Brandi, you are so very deserving of this honor,” Gov. Justice said. “I want to thank you for your dedication to helping…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces approval of his petition for the designation of new HUBZones
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice is pleased to announce that his petition for Boone, Clay, Hampshire, Monroe, and Preston Counties to be Governor-designated HUBZones has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces Delta Cooling Towers to expand operations in Barbour County; invest $6.7 million
CHARLESTON WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Delta Cooling Towers (Delta), a company that offers precision climate control solutions, including cooling towers and HVAC equipment, will create 30 new jobs over 5 years and retain 26 jobs…
Read More »Gov. Justice signs largest tax cut in West Virginia history into law
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremony today to officially sign HB 2526, the largest tax cut in West Virginia history. “It’s not often that you have the largest tax cut in the history of West Virginia,” Gov.…
Read More »History two years in the making: largest tax cut in West Virginia history nears completion
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia Legislature joined the Governor by voting in favor of a deal which, when signed into law, will be the largest tax cut in West Virginia history: …
Read More »West Virginia surpasses one billion surplus for fiscal year 2023
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for February 2023 are $111.8 million above estimates and 5.7% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $1.1…
Read More »Gov. Justice signs architectural and engineering contract for new veterans nursing facility in Beckley
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice ceremonially signed a contract today that launches the design and engineering work on West Virginia’s second veterans nursing home, a Southern West Virginia facility that state veterans have been seeking…
Read More »Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Mingo County
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a coal miner in Mingo County. William Mapes, of Freeburn, KY, was fatally injured Sunday afternoon while…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces agreement on largest tax cut in state history
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today: “I am extremely happy that after weeks of negotiations with all parties we’ve been able to reach a deal with the House and Senate that will be the largest…
Read More »Gov. Justice signs HB 2882 at former Weirton Steel Mill, new home of Form Energy's West Virginia Manufacturing Plant
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today at the former Weirton Steel mill for House Bill 2882, which appropriates $105 million to the West Virginia Economic Development Project Fund to be used for Form Energy’s new…
Read More »Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to severe thunderstorms
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all of West Virginia’s 55 counties due to impacts from today’s heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. As the weather system makes its way through the state,…
Read More »West Virginia to be first state in country to offer certain users a fully digital clearinghouse for vehicle titles
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has signed House Bill 2506, creating a vehicle title clearinghouse for non-resident businesses in West Virginia. The bill's purpose is to allow West Virginia licensed non-resident…
Read More »Applications for Thirteenth Family Court Circuit vacancy now being accepted
CHARLESTON, WV – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the family court vacancy on the 13th Family Court Circuit serving Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties. Candidates must submit their…
Read More »Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff in Raleigh County on Saturday for the late Jack Roop
CHARLESTON, WV – In commemoration of the distinguished life and service of West Virginia Delegate Jack Roop, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia State flags on all State-owned…
Read More »Gov. Justice to hold Tax Reform Roundtable with Mr. Grover Norquist and Mr. Stephen Moore
CHARLESTON, WV – On Monday, Feb. 13, Gov. Jim Justice will host a roundtable event with Grover Norquist, president of Americans for Tax Reform, and Mr. Stephen Moore, distinguished fellow in economics at The Heritage Foundation. Both gentlemen…
Read More »First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog at Hinton Area Elementary School
HINTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice today visited Hinton Area Elementary School for an assembly to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program. The dog…
Read More »First Lady Justice, Department of Education invite students to participate in Golden Horseshoe Knighting Bench Contest
CHARLESTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice and the West Virginia Department of Education are inviting West Virginia students to participate in a Knighting Bench Design Contest. All 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who are public,…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces winners of 2023 lifetime license giveaway
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced the winners of the state’s fourth annual Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Giveaway. The giveaway was open to residents and…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces appointments of McHugh and Hubbard to Dept. of Administration positions
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the appointment of John Mchugh as Director of the General Services Division (GSD) and Arlie Hubbard as Executive Director of the Real Estate Division, both under the Department of…
Read More »The 2023 Almost Heaven Governor's Art Exhibition winners announced
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice, along with the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH), today announced the winners of the fifth annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art…
Read More »Gov. Justice says January revenue surplus continues to show opportunity for tax cuts is now
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for January 2023 are $162.2 million above estimates and 8.5% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $995…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints Thomas Hoxie to the 19th Judicial Circuit
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Thomas Hoxie to the 19th Judicial Circuit Court which serves Barbour and Taylor counties. Hoxie is a lifelong resident of Barbour County and is a graduate of the West…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints Charles Richard Wilson to the 2nd Judicial Circuit
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Charles Richard Wilson to the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court which serves Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel counties. Wilson is a lifelong resident of Marshall County,…
Read More »Gov. Justice Celebrates Completion Of I-70 Bridge Project In Wheeling
Gov. Justice Celebrates Completion Of I-70 Bridge Project In Wheeling WHEELING, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and leaders from the West Virginia Department of Transportation held an event today to officially commemorate the completion of the I-70…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces New Innovative Websites To Help Distribute Grants And Infrastructure Funds In West Virginia
Gov. Justice Announces New Innovative Websites To Help Distribute Grants And Infrastructure Funds In West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the launch of two new websites to improve the state's distribution of…
Read More »Gov. Justice unveils 2023 West Virginia Vacation Guide
Gov. Justice unveils 2023 West Virginia Vacation Guide CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Jim Justice today unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide, a free travel inspiration magazine dedicated to promoting Almost Heaven, West Virginia. The Department…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints William K. Marshall as Commissioner of West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed William “Billy” K. Marshall III as the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The appointment is effective immediately.…
Read More »Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 50% personal income tax cut
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia House of Delegates voted bipartisanly to pass his proposal to reduce the state’s personal income tax by 50%: “I thank Speaker Roger…
Read More »Gov. Justice Tests Positive for COVID-19- January 2023
Gov. Justice Tests Positive for COVID-19 - January 2023 CHARLESTON, WV – Late this afternoon, upon the sudden onset of symptoms, Gov. Jim Justice immediately sought a COVID-19 test, and it came back positive. The Governor, who is fully…
Read More »First Lady Justice Announces Two Counties Added To Cis Program; Three New Schools To Receive Friends With Paws Therapy Dogs
First Lady Justice Announces Two Counties Added To Cis Program; Three New Schools To Receive Friends With Paws Therapy Dogs CHARLESTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Communities In Schools (CIS)…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Petition For The Designation Of Boone, Clay, Hampshire, Monroe, And Preston Counties As HUBZones
Gov. Justice Announces Petition For The Designation Of Boone, Clay, Hampshire, Monroe, And Preston Counties As HUBZones CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced that he has petitioned for Boone, Clay, Hampshire, Monroe, and Preston Counties…
Read More »Gov. Justice Proposes Huge Personal Income Tax Cut During 2023 State Of The State
Gov. Justice Proposes Huge Personal Income Tax Cut During 2023 State Of The State CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice proposed the largest tax cut in West Virginia history during his 2023 State of the State Address on Wednesday evening. His…
Read More »Gov. Justice Delivers his 2023 West Virginia State of the State Address
Gov. Justice Delivers his 2023 West Virginia State of the State Address CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice presented his 2023 State of the State Address to the West Virginia Legislature on Wednesday evening. Here is the transcript of his…
Read More »Gov. Justice To Deliver State Of The State Address Wednesday Night
Gov. Justice To Deliver State Of The State Address Wednesday Night CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice will deliver his seventh State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber.…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Appointment Of Longtime Marion County Educator As Executive Director Of School Building Authority
Gov. Justice Announces Appointment Of Longtime Marion County Educator As Executive Director Of School Building Authority CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Andy Neptune as Executive Director of the West…
Read More »Gov. Justice Says Another Month Of Revenue Surplus Means Major Tax Cuts On The Way
Gov. Justice Says Another Month Of Revenue Surplus Means Major Tax Cuts On The Way CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for December 2022 are $145.6 million above…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Form Energy Will Site First American Battery Manufacturing Plant In Weirton
Gov. Justice Announces Form Energy Will Site First American Battery Manufacturing Plant In Weirton CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Form Energy, Inc. (Form Energy) will partner with the State of West Virginia to build…
Read More »Gov. Justice Declares State Of Emergency For All 55 Counties Ahead Of Winter Storm; Declares Friday A Full-Day Holiday
Gov. Justice Declares State Of Emergency For All 55 Counties Ahead Of Winter Storm; Declares Friday A Full-Day Holiday CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter…
Read More »Gov. Justice Declares State Of Preparedness For All 55 Counties In West Virginia Ahead Of Storm
Gov. Justice Declares State Of Preparedness For All 55 Counties In West Virginia Ahead Of Storm CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the winter storm event…
Read More »West Virginia National Guard Partners with Communities In Schools to Distribute 8,000 Christmas Gifts to Students
West Virginia National Guard partners with Communities In Schools to Distribute 8,000 Christmas Gifts to Students CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has coordinated with the Office of First Lady Cathy Justice and…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces $6,000 Raise For WVDNR Police Officers
Gov. Justice Announces $6,000 Raise For WVDNR Police Officers CHARLESTON, WV – At an event announcing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) new K-9 Program, Gov. Jim Justice made a surprise announcement of a $6,000 pay…
Read More »Gov. Justice Appoints Perri Jo Dechristopher As Judge For The Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit Serving Monongalia County
Gov. Justice Appoints Perri Jo Dechristopher As Judge For The Seventeenth Judicial Court Circuit Serving Monongalia County CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Jim Justice has appointed Perri Jo DeChristopher, of Monongalia County, West Virginia, to…
Read More »Gov. Justice Issues Proclamations Declaring Extended Half-Day Holidays For Christmas And New Year's For Public Employees
Gov. Justice Issues Proclamations Declaring Extended Half-Day Holidays For Christmas And New Year's For Public Employees CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued two proclamations, declaring Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, and Friday, Dec. 30,…
Read More »Gov. Justice Annouces West Virginia Seat Belt Usage Rate Hits All-Time High
Gov. Justice Annouces West Virginia Seat Belt Usage Rate Hits All-Time High CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and his Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) announced today that the statewide seat belt usage rate for 2022 came in…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia To Become First State In The Country To Digitize Vehicle Titles
Gov. Justice Announces West Virginia To Become First State In The Country To Digitize Vehicle Titles CHARLESTON, WV - Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced that in the first quarter of 2023, West Virginia will become the first state in the country…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces More Than $548 Million In Bridge Funding Under Federal Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act
Gov. Justice Announces More Than $548 Million In Bridge Funding Under Federal Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced that West Virginia will receive $548,083,740 in federal funding over…
Read More »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
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 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has received the retirement of West…
Read More »Gov. Justice Partners With Prodigi To Extend Service To 1,455 Homes In Preston County; Connections Underway
Gov. Justice Partners With Prodigi To Extend Service To 1,455 Homes In Preston County; Connections Underway CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that PRODIGI, in collaboration with the Preston County Commission and Economic…
Read More »Application for Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy
Application for Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy CHARLESTON, WV – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Alan D. Moats in the…
Read More »Application for Second Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy
Application for Second Judicial Circuit Court Vacancy CHARLESTON, WV – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge David W. Hammel, Jr. in…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Contract Award for Hal Greer Boulevard Renovations in Huntington
Gov. Justice Announces Contract Award for Hal Greer Boulevard Renovations in Huntington CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced a construction contract for a massive renovation project on Hal Greer Boulevard from Washington Avenue to…
Read More »First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Wayne Elementary School
First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Wayne Elementary School WAYNE, WV - First Lady Cathy Justice visited Wayne Elementary School for a “Pup Rally'' today to celebrate the arrival of the…
Read More »Gov. Justice and Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Announce New Micro Mill in Berkeley County
Gov. Justice and Commercial Metals Company (CMC) Announce New Micro Mill in Berkeley County CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and Commercial Metals Company (CMC) today announced that Berkeley County will be the home of the company's fourth…
Read More »Gov. Justice Partners With Comcast To Connect 2,100+ Unserved West Virginia Homes And Businesses
Gov. Justice Partners With Comcast To Connect 2,100+ Unserved West Virginia Homes And Businesses CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced he officially signed West Virginia’s Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD)…
Read More »Gov. Justice Appoints James Bailey as Secretary of Commerce
Gov. Justice Appoints James Bailey as Secretary of Commerce CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed James Bailey as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Commerce. “James Bailey has spent…
Read More »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
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 CHARLESTON, WV – In support of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and in accordance with…
Read More »First Lady Cathy Justice Announces Winners Of The 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition, Best Bow Christmas Contest
First Lady Cathy Justice Announces Winners Of The 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition, Best Bow Christmas Contest CHARLESTON, WV — This year’s winners of the First Lady Student Ornament Competition and the inaugural Best Bow…
Read More »Gov. Justice, WVDNR Announce 4th Annual Lifetime License Giveaway
Gov. Justice, WVDNR Announce 4th Annual Lifetime License Giveaway CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resource’s lifetime license giveaway is back for a fourth year. …
Read More »Gov. Justice Says Revenue Collections Continue To Exceed Expectations In An Incredible Way
Gov. Justice Says Revenue Collections Continue To Exceed Expectations In An Incredible Way CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for November 2022 are $112.7 million above…
Read More »Gov. Justice Appoints Frank Foster as Director of the Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training
Gov. Justice Appoints Frank Foster as Director of the Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Frank Foster as the new Director of the Office of Miners’…
Read More »Gov. Justice Awards $1 Million To West Virginia Food Banks For Third Year In A Row
Gov. Justice Awards $1 Million To West Virginia Food Banks For Third Year In A Row CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Justice presented ceremonial checks for $500,000 each during Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing to two West Virginia food banks: the…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Plans To Renovate Wv Turnpike Travel Plazas, Construction To Begin In February 2023
Gov. Justice Announces Plans To Renovate Wv Turnpike Travel Plazas, Construction To Begin In February 2023 BECKLEY, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced plans for the complete renovation of the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas on the…
Read More »First Lady Cathy Justice Unveils Official 2022 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament
First Lady Cathy Justice Unveils Official 2022 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament CHARLESTON, WV - First Lady Cathy Justice joined West Virginia Arts, Culture and History Curator Randall Reid-Smith today to unveil her official 2022 Limited…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies To Invest $60m In Wyoming County To Extract Rare Earth Metals From Coal Impoundments
Gov. Justice Announces Omnis Sublimation Recovery Technologies To Invest $60m In Wyoming County To Extract Rare Earth Metals From Coal Impoundments CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Omnis Sublimation Recovery…
Read More »First Lady Justice Introduces Newest Friends With Paws Therapy Dog During Pup Rally At Lenore PK-8 School
First Lady Justice Introduces Newest Friends With Paws Therapy Dog During Pup Rally At Lenore PK-8 School LENORE, WV - First Lady Cathy Justice today visited Lenore PK-8 School for a “Pup Rally'' to celebrate the arrival of the…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Start Of Buck Firearms Season, Return Of Big Buck Photo Contest
Gov. Justice Announces Start Of Buck Firearms Season, Return Of Big Buck Photo Contest CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today reminded hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 21 and that they need…
Read More »Governor and First Lady Justice Invite West Virginians to Submit Photos for 2022 Military and First Responder Recognition Trees
Governor and First Lady Justice Invite West Virginians to Submit Photos for 2022 Military and First Responder Recognition Trees ?CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of…
Read More »Morgantown Christmas Tree Farmer Donates Canaan Firs to Capitol Complex
Morgantown Christmas Tree Farmer Donates Canaan Firs to Capitol Complex CHARLESTON, WV - Two Christmas trees were delivered to the Capitol Complex today to begin the celebration of the holiday season. The two Canaan Firs were donated by…
Read More »Gov. Justice Receives Top-to-Bottom Report on DHHR
Gov. Justice Receives Top-to-Bottom Report on DHHR CHARLESTON, WV – ?Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has received the organizational review of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) conducted by the…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Capitol Dome Will 'Light To Unite' In Honor Of Purple Heart Award Anniversary
Gov. Justice Announces Capitol Dome Will 'Light To Unite' In Honor Of Purple Heart Award Anniversary CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced the West Virginia State Capitol dome will be lit purple tonight, Thursday, November 10th, in honor…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award
Gov. Justice announces Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Award CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Justice announced today that $285,404 was awarded to the West Virginia State Police from the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement…
Read More »Students Invited To Participate In Annual Almost Heaven Governor's Art Exhibition
Students Invited To Participate In Annual Almost Heaven Governor's Art Exhibition CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Tourism, and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History invite all all West…
Read More »Gov. Justice, WVDOT Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony For Culloden Interchange Roads To Prosperity Project
Gov. Justice, WVDOT Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony For Culloden Interchange Roads To Prosperity Project CULLODEN, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., today to officially…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces Capitol Dome To 'Go Teal' On Nov. 3rd For Alzheimer's Awareness
Gov. Justice Announces Capitol Dome To 'Go Teal' On Nov. 3rd For Alzheimer's Awareness ?CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Justice issued a proclamation declaring Thursday, Nov. 3rd, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in West Virginia. With the…
Read More »Gov. Justice: West Virginia Really Cooking After Another Month Of Huge Surplus
Gov. Justice: West Virginia Really Cooking After Another Month Of Huge Surplus CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for October 2022 of nearly $492.6 million were $147.8…
Read More »Gov. Justice, WVDOH Celebrate Opening of Westbound Lanes on New Nitro WWI Memorial Bridge
Gov. Justice, WVDOH celebrate opening of westbound lanes on new Nitro WWI Memorial Bridge CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the opening of the new Nitro WWI Memorial Bridge on Interstate 64. The bridge, being built…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces expanded West Virginia State Parks discounts available to veterans and active military personnel
CHARLESTON, WV – As a show of appreciation to veterans and active duty military personnel, Gov. Jim Justice announced today that several discounts for all United States veterans are available. Veterans who stay at a West Virginia state park…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces over $1.2 million in Justice Assistance Grant awards
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $1,204,534.00 in Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds to thirty-nine (39) projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist state agencies, local units of…
Read More »Gov. Justice presents $100,000 check to Grant County seniors through Do it for Babydog: Senior Center Edition
PETERSBURG, WV – Gov. Jim Justice hosted a celebration today at Petersburg Senior Center, presenting a $100,000 check to the grand prize winners in the Senior Center Edition of the Do it for Babydog vaccination sweepstakes. The Governor…
Read More »West Virginia State Capitol joins in National Lights On Afterschool campaign, set to turn blue on Oct. 20
Charleston, WV – The West Virginia State Capitol is joining a host of landmarks and thousands of other businesses and organizations across the nation set to turn blue as part of the national Lights On Afterschool campaign. The campaign,…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints Lyndsey Matschat as judge for Twenty-Fourth Family Court Circuit serving Berkeley and Jefferson count
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Lyndsey Matschat, of Martinsburg, WV, to the Twenty-Fourth Family Court Circuit, which serves Berkeley and Jefferson counties. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of The Honorable…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces completion of major Bowden Hatchery upgrades
BOWDEN, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced the reopening of the Bowden State Fish Hatchery, which has been closed since 2020 for major renovations. The hatchery features more than one mile of raceways where fish are reared. "I want to see…
Read More »Gov. Justice visits GameChanger Prevention Education Program pilot school to check-in on progress
MARTINSBURG, WV – Gov. Jim Justice visited Spring Mills Middle School in Martinsburg today to check-in with sixth grade students on the progress of the GameChanger Prevention Education Program. Spring Mills Middle School is one of 12 pilot…
Read More »Gov. Justice kicks off 2022 Fall Trout Stocking and Monster Trout Stocking Program and Contest at Cacapon Resort State Park
CACAPON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice celebrated the kickoff of 2022 Fall Trout Stocking and the new Monster Trout Stocking Program today at Cacapon Park Lake. The Governor joined Cacapon Superintendent Scott Fortney, West Virginia Division of…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces $13.8 million to complete new Marshall baseball stadium
Gov. Justice announces $13.8 million to complete new Marshall baseball stadium HUNTINGTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today a $13.8 million contribution to Marshall University to help fund the completion of the school's baseball…
Read More »Gov. Justice Debuts Cranberry Corridor As Newest Route Of West Virginia's Mountain Rides Program
Gov. Justice Debuts Cranberry Corridor As Newest Route Of West Virginia's Mountain Rides Program ANSTEAD, W.Va. –– Gov. Jim Justice held a ceremony today to announce the newest scenic route of the Mountain Rides program –…
Read More »Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for Wheeling Streetscape project
Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for Wheeling Streetscape project WHEELING, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) officials today for a ceremony to celebrate the start of a major project…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces $55.3 million in grant funding for major broadband projects across West Virginia
Gov. Justice announces $55.3 million in grant funding for major broadband projects across West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the preliminary approval of more than $55.3 million in GigReady and Major Broadband…
Read More »Gov. Justice Announces National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration to be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve Sept. 10-11
Gov. Justice Announces National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration to be held at Summit Bechtel Reserve Sept. 10-11 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the…
Read More »Gov. Justice Appoints Gabriel And Stansbury To State Board Of Education
Gov. Justice Appoints Gabriel And Stansbury To State Board Of Education CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Victor L. Gabriel and Dr. Christopher A. Stansbury to the West Virginia State Board of…
Read More »Governor and First Lady Justice Issue Statement On Death Of Coal Miner In Kanawha County-2022
Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Kanawha County-2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a coal miner…
Read More »Gov. Justice: Countdown to Gauley Season Begins
Gov. Justice: Countdown to Gauley Season Begins CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the countdown to Gauley Season has officially begun. In just 9 days, America’s newest national park will begin offering whitewater…
Read More »Gov. Justice Presents $5m Check To Monroe County For Courthouse Renovations
Gov. Justice Presents $5m Check To Monroe County For Courthouse Renovations CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice held an event today in Union, WV to present the Monroe County Commission with a check for $5 million to be used to…
Read More »Gov. Justice Pleads With Senate To Give Our Hard Working West Virginians A Tax Break
Gov. Justice Pleads With Senate To Give Our Hard Working West Virginians A Tax Break Under Gov. Justice’s leadership, West Virginia continues to enjoy an unprecedented era of success and prosperity. After inheriting a $500 million budget…
Read More »Gov. Justice: Pure Watercraft Reveals Plan to Assemble Zero-Emission, All-Electric Watercraft in West Virginia
Gov. Justice: Pure Watercraft Reveals Plan to Assemble Zero-Emission, All-Electric Watercraft in West Virginia WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Pure Watercraft, the leading direct-to-consumer provider of…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints Andrew Anderson to 35th District seat in House of Delegates
Gov. Justice appoints Andrew Anderson to 35th District seat in House of Delegates CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today appointed Andrew Anderson of Charleston to the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 35th District. The…
Read More »Governor and First Lady Justice announce next seven schools to receive Friends With Paws therapy dogs for Fall 2022
Governor and First Lady Justice announce next seven schools to receive Friends With Paws therapy dogs for Fall 2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the next seven schools that will receive…
Read More »Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha and Fayette counties due to flooding
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha and Fayette counties due to flooding CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency for Kanawha and Fayette counties due to excessive rainfall that occurred…
Read More »Gov. Justice, WVDOT transfer Heartland Intermodal Gateway facility to Wayne County Commission
Gov. Justice, WVDOT transfer Heartland Intermodal Gateway facility to Wayne County Commission CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Department of Transportation’s recently-created Division of…
Read More »Following legislative inaction on locality pay for correctional officers, Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency to address jail staffing shortages
Following legislative inaction on locality pay for correctional officers, Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency to address jail staffing shortages CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today issued a State of Emergency to address critical…
Read More »Gov. Justice celebrates grand opening of new West Virginia Taxpayer Engagement Center
Gov. Justice celebrates grand opening of new West Virginia Taxpayer Engagement Center CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of the West Virginia State Tax Department’s…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces another $6 million in grant funding for major broadband projects spanning Kanawha, Jackson, and Lincoln counties
Gov. Justice announces another $6 million in grant funding for major broadband projects spanning Kanawha, Jackson, and Lincoln counties CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the preliminary approval of $6 million in grant…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces award of Wheeling Streetscape project
Gov. Justice announces award of Wheeling Streetscape project CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today he has approved the bid award for Wheeling’s long-awaited streetscape project to beautify downtown. The contract for the…
Read More »Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice's Administration as Senior Advisor
Larry Pack to join Gov. Justice's Administration as Senior Advisor CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced that Larry Pack will be joining his administration as Senior Advisor. “Larry is a dear friend and trusted advisor to…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday to take place Friday, August 5 – Monday, August 8
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday to take place Friday, August 5 – Monday, August 8 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginians in need of materials for the upcoming school year will be…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints David Jackson as judge for Second Family Court Circuit serving Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties
Gov. Justice appoints David Jackson as judge for Second Family Court Circuit serving Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler counties CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed David L. Jackson, of Glen Dale?, WV, to the Second Family Court…
Read More »Gov. Justice appoints Robert Ilderton as judge for Ninth Family Court Circuit serving Logan County
Gov. Justice appoints Robert Ilderton as judge for Ninth Family Court Circuit serving Logan County CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Robert M. Ilderton, of Logan, WV, to the Ninth Family Court Circuit serving Logan County.…
Read More »Gov. Justice announces over $3.3 million in Weatherization Assistance Program grants to improve energy efficiency of homes across West Virginia
Gov. Justice announces over $3.3 million in Weatherization Assistance Program grants to improve energy efficiency of homes across West Virginia CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today approved over $3.3 million in Weatherization Assistance…
Read More »Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses continue into new Fiscal Year
Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses continue into new Fiscal Year CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for July 2022 of $381.1 million were $92.4 million above…
Read More »Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for new section of Coalfields Expressway
Gov. Justice holds groundbreaking ceremony for new section of Coalfields Expressway WELCH, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Department of Transportation officials today for a ceremony to celebrate the start of work on a major…
Read More »Gov. Justice issues statement
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia Senate declined to take up his proposal to permanently reduce the personal income tax by 10%: “I continue to believe with all in me that…
Read More »Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 10% permanent personal income tax cut
First personal income tax cut since 1987; largest single-year tax cut in state history CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia House of Delegates voted bipartisanly to pass his proposal to…
Read More »FLOOD RESPONSE: Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for six counties; WV National Guard deployed to respond to major flooding in Kentucky
State of Preparedness for all other West Virginia counties remains in effect CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency for Fayette, Greenbrier, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties after severe thunderstorms…
Read More »Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potential flooding
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties throughout West Virginia due to the threat of flooding this week. The main threat will be possible isolated flash flooding due to heavy downpours or…
Read More »Governor and First Lady Justice Welcome Past Golden Horseshoe Winners to Reunion
CHARLESTON, W.V. – Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice, along with the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH), would like to invite all past Golden Horseshoe award winners to a special reunion to…
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