State Governor Jim Justice (WV)
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Recent News About State Governor Jim Justice (WV)
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Gov. Justice announces New River Gorge named Best Family Trip in the U.S. by Outside Magazine
ov. Jim Justice announced on May 17, that The New River Gorge has been named Best Family Trip in the U.S. by Outside Magazine, making another major travel award for West Virginia
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Gov. Justice declares Juneteenth 2023 as State holiday in West Virginia, reminds public about annual Juneteenth Celebration
Gov. Jim Justice on May 17, issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth 2023 as a State holiday in West Virginia
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Gov. Justice announces Get Paid to Pay it Forward campaign, paying drivers to transport individuals in Jobs & Hope WV
Gov. Jim Justice announced on May 17, the Get Paid to Pay it Forward campaign, compensating drivers for transporting individuals to substance use treatment
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First Lady Cathy Justice hosts Take a Paws to Read at the Governor’s Mansion
First Lady Cathy Justice hosted Take a Paws to Read at the Governor’s Mansion on May 17, highlighting the significance of reading and celebrating the role of therapy dogs
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First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of Golden Horseshoe Knighting Bench Design Contest
First Lady Cathy Justice announced the winners of the First Lady Student Artist Series Golden Horseshoe Knighting Bench Design Contest in a ceremony on May 17, at the West Virginia Culture Center
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Gov. Justice announces all-time revenue and personal income tax collection records
Gov. Jim Justice held an event on May 1, 2023 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 history
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Gov Justice honors first responders at Medal of Valor awards
Gov. Jim Justice and officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (WV DHS) honored seven West Virginia first responders on May 3, 2023 with the inaugural Medal of Valor awards
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Gov. Justice, WVDEP Sec. Ward announce nearly $26 million AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program grants
Gov. Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Secretary Harold Ward announced on May 3, 2023 the recommendation of six AML Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program projects that will utilize nearly $26 million in federal grant funding for economic development at abandoned mine land sites across the state
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Gov. Justice appoints Robert E. Ryan to the 21st Judicial Circuit
Gov. Jim Justice announced on May 15, 2023 that he has appointed Robert E. Ryan as Judge for the 21st Judicial Circuit, which serves Mineral, Grant, and Tucker counties
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Gov. Justice appoints Paul W. Gwaltney, Jr. to the 17th Judicial Circuit
Gov. Jim Justice announced on May 12, 2023, that he has appointed Paul W. Gwaltney, Jr. as Judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit which serves Monongalia County