Jim Justice says he turned West Virginia's budget from cow dung to gold. Gov. Morrisey disagrees
When he ended his term as governor to head to the U.S. Senate, Jim Justice assured West Virginians he was leaving the state in glowing financial condition
West Virginia Senate OKs bill allowing for religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions
If approved by the House, the bill is expected to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who has made allowing religious exemptions to vaccines a priority of his administration. West Virginia is currently one of only a tiny minority of U.
Coal still key to US energy dominance, says West Virginia governor
West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey touted the Mountain State's coal infrastructure as the unsung key to battling China in energy dominance.
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Senate health committee advances bill easing West Virginia’s school immunization laws
The Senate Health Committee on Feb. 13, 2025 advanced a bill loosening the vaccine requirements for school children. Senate Bill 460, as approved, codifies last month’s executive order from Gov. Patrick Morrisey that the state allow religious and moral exemptions for its school-mandated vaccination requirements.
Jim Justice says he turned West Virginia’s budget from cow dung to gold. Gov. Morrisey disagrees
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice said he transformed West Virginia’s financial policy from cow dung into gold during his time as governor.
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Four WV colleges support Morrisey's POWER Tech Center, more info expected in coming weeks
Four West Virginia colleges have expressed support for Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s idea for a new POWER Tech Center.
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West Virginia lawmakers take up bill defining ‘men’ and ‘women’
The bill was introduced on behalf of Gov. Patrick Morrisey, a Republican who made an emphasis of it during his State of the State address.
West Virginia waiting on emergency disaster declaration after flooding
West Virginia is still waiting on approval from the federal government for an emergency disaster declaration filed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) earlier this week.
West Virginia delegates looking to help overwhelmed teachers
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) and West Virginia lawmakers agree that education should be a top priority this legislative session.
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Morrisey budget plan: WV facing revenue declines, escalating Hope Scholarship costs
A state budget forecast released by Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s administration projects a long-term revenue decline amid a tightening budget squeeze. The six-year financial plan as of Wednesday released by Morrisey’s administration to coincide with the start of the 2025 regular legislative session projects estimated general revenue will total roughly $5.
Two dead, one missing amid flooding in southern West Virginia, governor says
Three people have died and one is still missing in southern West Virginia amid widespread flooding, the state’s governor said Tuesday.Gov. Patrick Morrisey said
Gov. Morrisey gives update on West Virginia flooding
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is scheduled to give an update on flooding that has resulted in three confirmed deaths. Three people have been confirmed dead as a result of flooding, including a two-year-old boy.