Governor Morrisey Requests Purple Hearts for Guard Members Killed, Injured in D.C. Attack 

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Governor reflects on 2025 service achievements by the West Virginia National Guard and Department of Veterans Assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today formally announced that the State of West Virginia has requested the posthumous award of the Purple Heart for U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and the same honor for Air Force Staff Sergeant […]

US departments of Labor, Agriculture announce effort to streamline job opportunities and training for SNAP participants

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. departments of Labor and Agriculture today announced a Memorandum of Understanding to maximize skills training and work opportunities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. The agreement, which will help states more effectively connect SNAP participants with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act job training programs, aims to help more low-income Americans find and maintain employment. […]

WVDOT Highway Safety

Car crash with severe front-end damage on highway during winter.

WVDOT urges public to pay attention on state highways CHARLESTON, WV – After the fifth West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) vehicle was struck by another vehicle in the space of a week, the WVDOT is urging drivers to pay attention on state roadways. On Friday, December 12, 2025, a WVDOT pilot truck was rear-ended on WV 22 […]

Governor Morrisey Grants State Employees Extended Christmas Holiday

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a proclamation granting West Virginia state employees the full day off on both Wednesday, December 24th, and Friday, December 26th.  “I am so grateful to the tireless work of our state employees,” said Governor Morrisey. “Their commitment to improving the lives of West Virginians inspires me everyday. I hope they […]