Unemployment, raw milk bills become law without governor’s signature
BY: LORI KERSEY WV WATCH Gov. Jim Justice has allowed two bills — one restructuring the state’s unemployment benefit program and another allowing the sale of raw milk — to…
Justice Appoints Hammers Judge
Charleston, W. Va. – Cabell County’s prosecuting attorney is now its newest judge. Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday announced his appointment of Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney Sean K. “Cork” Hammers…
Justice ‘deeply concerned’ about potential downsizing or closure of South Charleston mail facility
BY: LORI KERSEY – NOVEMBER 28, 2023 6:39 PM Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday the United States Postal Service’s review and potential downsizing or closure of a South Charleston facility has “deeply concerned…
Proposed PEIA increases draw criticism; Justice says he’ll propose pay raise to offset cost
BY: LORI KERSEY – NOVEMBER 8, 2023 4:07 PM A proposal to raise health insurance premiums for West Virginia state employees for the second year in a row is drawing criticism from state…
Justice mum on latest foster care concerns as Republicans demand change in ‘broken system’
Photo caption: Jim Justice during the West Virginia State Capitol Day Care Trick or Treat Costume Parade on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2023 in Charleston, W.Va. (Office of the Gov. Jim…
Honaker appointed inspector general for West Virginia Department of Homeland Security
Photo caption: Former Del. Mike Honaker during his swearing-in ceremony, Jan. 4, 2022. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography) BY: LORI KERSEY – AUGUST 31, 2023 3:18 PM State Del. Mike Honaker,…
Justice appoints final members to West Virginia First Foundation Board
BY: CAITY COYNE – AUGUST 28, 2023 4:50 PM Exactly six weeks after the deadline, Gov. Jim Justice announced his five appointments to the West Virginia First Foundation board during his Monday news briefing.…
Gov. Justice makes two new circuit court appointments
BY: CAITY COYNE – AUGUST 23, 2023 6:02 PM Gov. Jim Justice appointed two new circuit court judges on Wednesday, one of which is the spouse of one of his closest advisors. Stephanie…
Gov. Justice signs VFD funding bill, acknowledges need for permanent funding source
Two of the three funding bills were signed into law last week. BY: CAITY COYNE – AUGUST 22, 2023 4:56 PM Despite already signing two of the three bills last week, Gov. Jim…
Dozens gather at Eastern Regional Jail to protest treatment of inmates in West Virginia
BY: ELLIE HEFFERNAN – AUGUST 19, 2023 5:44 PM MARTINSBURG — In many ways, it was a typical sunny Saturday along the WV Route 9 Bike Path. People enjoying the weather pedaled by…