ACLU calls for West Virginia governor to rescind 'hastily written' executive order on DEI
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is calling on the state’s governor to rescind an executive order relating to diversity, equity and inclusion
Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia on first day as governor
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) signed an executive order on his first full day in office that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from state institutions. This follows companies the likes of Meta,
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 new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Governor Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) was officially sworn into the state’s top seat in an inauguration ceremony Monday. Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election.
One-on-one interview: West Virginia Gov. Morrisey speaks with Eyewitness News
Eyewitness News' Daniel Burbank sat down with Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey shortly after his inauguration to discuss his vision for West Virginia.
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 executive.
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Morrisey calls for West Virginians to work together, but contradicts self in inaugural speech
Gov. Patrick Morrisey used his inaugural speech to take a swing at transgender students. It was amazing to hear actually. After going on for quite some time about being “committed to serving every single” West Virginian and how he wants to “restore our freedoms” he showed his true agenda.
Patrick Morrisey sworn in as 37th governor of West Virginia
Patrick Morrisey was sworn in Monday as West Virginia 37th governor during a day of ceremonies at the state capitol.The new governor reflected on his earlier li
West Virginia’s New Governor Bans DEI from State Institutions with Day One Order
The order tasks state agencies with completing a review of all DEI initiatives and positions in their department.
West Virginia Democrats respond to Governor Morrisey’s first executive orders
The West Virginia Democratic Party is responding to eight executive orders signed by the Mountain State’s new governor Patrick Morrisey. Two of those orders will get rid of all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and introduce non-medical exemptions to the state’s vaccination laws.
West Virginia governor’s first executive orders include removing DEI initiatives and vaccine requirements
Speaking, Governor Morrissey – who succeed Jim Justice in the role after serving as West Virginia’s attorney general for more than a decade – said of his assault on DEI that he was actually working to shield citizens from racial and gender discrimination,
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ACLU-WV demands Morrisey rescind DEI executive order
The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia is calling on Governor Patrick Morrisey to repeal one of his recent ...
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Morrisey: West Virginia Fiscal Year 2026 projected to start with $400M deficit
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has some big plans for fixing the state's budget. The new governor hosted a media ...
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Patrick Morrisey sworn in as West Virginia’s 37th governor
SWORN IN -- West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey addresses the crowd at his inauguration Monday. -- Ben Powell ...
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Winter conditions wreak havoc on area roads, scuttle Martin Luther King Jr. Day prayer event
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Northcentral West Virginia was digging out Monday after winter weather again swept through the area, ...
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Patrick Morrisey inaugurated as West Virginia’s 37th governor
Inauguration Day in West Virginia is packed with events from morning until night. Patrick Morrisey and other leaders will ...
An efficient and effective state government requires sufficient resources to fund public services
At his first press conference as governor last week, Patrick Morrisey promised that under his watch state government will be ...
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Trump's influence spreads through state capitols in both substance and symbolism
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A new year of lawmaking and politicking is underway in U.S. statehouses. Governors are acting quickly to outline their agendas. And in many cases, the influence of President ...
Morrisey urges Congress to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
Newly-inaugurated West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey started off his second day with a list of executive orders, among those ...