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State Tax Commissioner To Step Down

After nine years with the West Virginia Department of Revenue, Tax Commissioner Christopher Morris announced today that he is stepping down

Governor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for March 12 Flooding

Gov. Joe Manchin today sent a letter to President Obama requesting a federal disaster declaration that would help southern West Virginia residents hit hard by flooding caused snowmelt and heavy rain late last

Governor encourages residents to be vigilant about potential flooding

Gov. Joe Manchin today authorized the West Virginia National Guard as a precaution to potential flooding. Guard members will be stationed in areas where flooding may occur, in the Potomac Basin and along

Governor Declares State of Emergency for 34 Counties Due to Potential Flooding

Gov. Joe Manchin today declared a State of Emergency for 34 counties due to anticipated flooding caused by rainfall and snowmelt

Governor Extends State of Emergency for Three Counties Until March 24

Gov. Joe Manchin today extended the State of Emergency, which was originally declared Feb. 5, 2010, for Preston, Randolph and Tucker counties. Members of the West Virginia

Governor Speaks at State Highway and Transportation Annual Washington Briefing

Gov. Joe Manchin today addressed the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) during the 2010 Washington Legislative Briefing in Arlington, Va.

President Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for Dec. 18 Winter Storm

Gov. Joe Manchin and state emergency management officials this afternoon received word that President Obama has approved the governor’s request for a federal disaster declaration for 15 counties in West Virginia, following a severe winter storm, causing

Ginseng Roots Must Be Weight Receipted by March 31

Diggers and dealers of the perennial herb ginseng have less than one month to have all the roots in their possession weight receipted. After Wednesday, March 31, it is illegal

Deer Donation Totals for the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program

Hunters donated 1,286 deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program during the 2009 hunting season, according to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR).

WorkForce West Virginia Receives Broadband Grant

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced a $1.9 million Recovery Act investment to enhance and expand public-use computers, connection speeds and wireless capabilities

West Virginia Education, Research and Technology Park soon a Reality

After much deliberation, I have asked the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) to move forward on a property transfer agreement

Manchin Announces State Commitment to Revitalize South Charleston Technology Park

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that the State of West Virginia is committed to revitalizing the South Charleston Technology Park and requested the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission

Hawks Nest Restaurant Renamed and Welcomes New Manager

Hawks Nest State Park, known for its scenic views of the New River Gorge and a history steeped with reminders of the Civil Conservation Corps, is home

2009 – 2010 West Virginia’s Trapping Seasons to Close Soon

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminds sportsmen and sportswomen that the 2009 – 2010 trapping season for raccoon, fox

Governor Releases Statement Regarding Senate Bill 611

Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement about Senate Bill 611, which originated in the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and passed the Senate today: “I want to
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