West Virginia, Senate and Jim Justice

Jim Justice sworn into Senate after two terms as West Virginia governor
Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday, bringing Republicans one step closer to a 53-seat majority in the upper chamber. Justice took the oath of office one day after he finished his second term as West Virginia governor and six days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term
West Virginia’s conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely pushed for them.
West Virginia’s former governor Justice takes Senate oath of office
Jim Justice, former governor of West Virginia, took the oath of office for the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. A former billionaire whose family businesses include coal mines and the operation of The Greenbrier resort,
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election. Former West Virginia State Auditor JB McCuskey was sworn into office as the state’s new Attorney General, filling Morrisey’s former position.
Jim Justice officially sworn in for United States Senate seat
One day after turning the keys to the Governor’s Mansion over to Patrick Morrisey, Jim Justice was sworn in to begin his six-year term in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. Justice took his oath of office Tuesday afternoon in the U.
Innovators share journeys of becoming US citizens, making differences in West Virginia
Thirty-four West Virginians became U.S. citizens on Friday, embarking on a new journey after years of living in the United ...
'Where we stand': West Virginia governor projects $400 million deficit in upcoming budget
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state is expected to face a $400 million deficit in its budget for the coming ...
West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia’s chief ...
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EPA grants West Virginia Class VI well primacy
The US Environmental Protection Agency has granted West Virginia Class VI well primacy, allowing it to oversee and administer ...
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West Virginia Northern Community College receives $1.5 million federal grant
WHEELING — West Virginia Northern Community College has been awarded $1.5 million as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s ...
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West Virginia lawmakers oust delegate-elect on house arrest who made terroristic threats
Although elected as a Republican, de Soto changed his party to Democrat the day before his arrest. West Virginia's Constitution states that vacancies must be filled by the governor from a list ...
West Virginia listed as one of the worst states to raise a family, worst state for family fun in 2025
In those rankings, West Virginia was ranked the worst state for family. The Mountain State ranked 26 in health & safety, 42 in education & childcare, 47 in affordability, and 32 in socio-economics.