Press Releases

U.S. Department of Education

“Today’s ruling affirms the common sense right of states to prohibit men from competing in women’s sports, safeguard the integrity of female spaces, and ensure no woman faces discrimination on the basis of sex. For years, ideologues distorted...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

WINIFREDE, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey joined state legislators, local officials, and first responders today to break ground on the new $2.9 million Chesapeake Fire Department substation in Winifrede.

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved more than $17 million in Economic Enhancement Grant (EEG) funding for infrastructure projects in Mason, Morgan, and...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Erin Hunter as Commissioner of the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner, effective July 1, 2026. Hunter will succeed Commissioner Allan L. McVey, who...

West Virginia Department of Agriculture

Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHOF) will honor six new inductees with a banquet on Saturday, July 11, at Jackson’s Mill. The evening will start with a reception at 4:00 p.m. followed by dinner at...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that PowerFlo Solutions will invest $20 million to establish advanced manufacturing operations in Wood County, creating between 120 and 200 new full-time jobs while expanding the...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the West Virginia National Guard will begin debris removal operations in Boone County on Monday, July 6, as recovery efforts continue following the recent flash flooding in southern West...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) has approved approximately $3.3 million in funding and financing to support four water infrastructure projects that...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following statement as Wood County continues to maintain a shelter-in-place order near Parkersburg fire: “As firefighters continue working to contain the warehouse fire in Parkersburg,...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a State of Emergency for Wood County as firefighters continue battling the fire at the Peoples Cartage warehouse on Camden Avenue in Parkersburg.

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today detailed how West Virginia will benefit from President Trump's landmark $700 million energy investment announcement, with major projects in Mount Storm and Moundsville positioned to receive...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey joined West Virginians Friday afternoon for the annual Ringing of the Bell ceremony at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, honoring the original 13 colonies as part of America's 250th...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

WHEELING, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey joined fellow West Virginians at Oglebay's Schenk Lake Friday evening to help launch a historic Independence Day weekend celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today took the inaugural ride on the America250 Wheel, officially opening one of the signature attractions of West Virginia's Capital City Celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary....

West Virginia Department of Economic Development

Commemorative plaques are displayed at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony in Charleston, W.Va., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. A total of 130 awards were presented to 34 West Virginia companies showcasing the global competitiveness of...

West Virginia Division of Economic Development

Commemorative plaques are displayed at the annual Governor’s Export Awards ceremony in Charleston, W.Va., on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. A total of 130 awards were presented to 34 West Virginia companies showcasing the global competitiveness of...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

RIPLEY, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey officially opened the 64th annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival during a ceremony at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center.

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia, et al. v. B.P.J.: "Today's decision will be remembered as one of the most important...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Daniel Linville as Director of Special Projects, where he will help advance several key initiatives for the administration. "Daniel has demonstrated throughout his...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

LOGAN, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey joined thousands of West Virginians Saturday evening at the West Virginia Freedom Festival, where he highlighted a $2.5 million Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program grant to transform...