Earlier this week, I proudly signed HB 439, making West Virginia the first in the country to extend EMS retirement benefits to 911 operators. These heroes step up to the plate daily, answering the call with courage and dedication. It is an incredible honor to support them.

Today, I presented a $2M check to Mount Zion Cemetery, which will be used to repair their historic burial grounds after a devastating mudslide. We will pull the rope together to make this place look better than before.

Today, surrounded by hardworking coal miners, we made it known that the new EPA rules are bad for West Virginia. We are not going to sit on the sidelines and let them destroy the coal and gas industry without question.

Thrilled to break ground on the Mylan Park KOA Campground and Resort. This $11M project will be another incredible attraction for West Virginia. Our tourism momentum is unstoppable, and the rocket ship keeps going!

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Today, we cut the ribbon on a 50,000 square foot expansion for Aurora Flight Sciences in Bridgeport, and they're adding over 100 jobs. These phenomenal careers prove we have the workforce to grow a company as amazing as Aurora and meet the country's challenges. A great day!

Gov. Justice holds administration update briefing - April 23, 2024 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

We’ve been visiting schools across the state, delivering shares of recent School Building Authority funds. We recently delivered a $20m check to Wayne County, which is going to make a huge impact on the Kenova community.

And still… Babydog is the star of the show.

This morning, I bagged my first turkey of the season in Monroe County. Tipped the scales at 20lbs 7oz and the beard was 11.75 inches long. Truly special being outdoors, watching the sunrise, feeling life wake up around you—it touches your soul!

Today, we were notified that the U.S. Department of Education approved our waiver, and no federal funds will be returned. I’ve been saying this all along, and there was no need to use the fear of a ‘clawback’ to scare anyone. governor.wv.gov/News/press-rel…

I am proud to announce the approval of $1.1M for water and wastewater upgrades in five counties and a $3.3M award to reconstruct a segment of State Route 39 to safeguard against floods. governor.wv.gov/News/press-rel…

Excited to announce our first-ever Governor's School for Tourism. I encourage high school freshmen and sophomores to apply, because this is your chance to dive into WV's booming tourism industry.

Deadline to apply is April 26.

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Thrilled to announce the West Virginia State Wildlife Center in French Creek has officially reopened. Despite a temporary closure earlier this year, our team fought hard to keep one of our state’s great attractions open.
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Today, I proudly presented a $2.1M abandoned mine land grant to Clendenin to create Gravity Adventure Park, which will feature world-class mountain biking trails. Our tourism industry is already exploding, and projects like this keep that momentum going.

Gov. Justice holds administration update briefing - April 17, 2024 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Today, I proudly presented a $20M check to Wayne County Schools for an elementary school addition to Buffalo Middle, which will transform it to Buffalo PK-8. This is going to make a huge impact on the Kenova community, and I couldn't be happier.

Yesterday, I proudly declared April as Autism Awareness Month in WV and allocated $600,000 to build our autism education workforce—something we truly need. I’m very thankful to Dr. Susannah Poe and the WE Develop ABA team for their inspiring work. You’re making a huge difference.

Gov. Justice holds administration update briefing - April 10, 2024 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…