Press Releases

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia’s service members have answered the call of duty with extraordinary valor, and now Governor Patrick Morrisey is calling on veterans, service members, and military families across the Mountain State to help establish...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity of up to $2 million through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Released through the Personal Health Accelerator (PHA) initiative, this...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity totaling approximately $2.34 million through the state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The opportunity, offered through the Rural Health Link...

Pocahontas County - West Virginia

​​With the headwaters of eight rivers, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, has earned the nickname “Birthplace of Rivers.” The Cherry, Cranberry, Elk, Greenbrier, Gauley, Tygart, Williams and Shavers Fork of the Cheat River all begin here.

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $1.25 million funding opportunity through the State's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to support the development of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

Bridgeport, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined airport officials, local leaders, and community members in Bridgeport to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the new passenger terminal at North Central West Virginia...

West Virginia Division of Economic Development

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — West Virginia is expanding the workforce pipeline supporting its growing aerospace and aviation industry with final approval of a new $23 million aviation training facility at North Central West Virginia Airport.

West Virginia Department of Economic Development

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — West Virginia is expanding the workforce pipeline supporting its growing aerospace and aviation industry with final approval of a new $23 million aviation training facility at North Central West Virginia Airport.

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the appointment of Kennad Lee “Kenny” Skeen II to the 5th Family Circuit Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Constance J. Thomas. "Kenny Skeen brings nearly 25...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Alexandria, Virginia, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As extreme weather events are devastating communities with increasing frequency, six in 10 people are concerned that a natural disaster could affect their household in the next year.

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined Senate President Randy Smith, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, and leadership from the West Virginia Department of Commerce today at a joint press conference to announce a unified legislative...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $3 million grant from the Governor’s Civil Contingent Fund to West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD) to support its work helping West Virginians recover...

EIN Presswire

New directory maps independent shops in all 50 states and DC, with 23 "trails" tracing the donut from Cambodian Los Angeles to a Swiss village in West Virginia WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less than two...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $2,128,850.88 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant funding to support 22 projects serving children and families across West Virginia.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

All three criminal illegal aliens were RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched a two-day Water Listening Tour across southern West Virginia, meeting with local residents, mayors, elected officials, public service districts, and water system operators to hear...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey formally requested that President Donald J. Trump issue an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia following the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flash flooding, and...

EIN Presswire

Buckeye Power Systems urges homeowners and business owners to secure automatic standby generators now, with new Cummins units in stock and ready to ship CORDOVA, TN, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of...

Office of the Governor - West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia concluded Fiscal Year 2026 with a strong financial performance, as total General Revenue Fund (GRF) collections reached $5.693 billion, outperforming initial state estimates by $370 million, or seven percent.

West Virginia Bureau for Child Support Enforcement

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE), is highlighting the important role child support plays in helping children and families achieve greater financial stability during Child Support...