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West Virginia’s Second Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Ends This Month

Gov. Joe Manchin today reminded West Virginians that the last day to take advantage of the State’s second ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 30, 2009.

West Virginia Tax Modernization Project Seeks Public Proposals

West Virginia Department of Revenue Secretary, Virgil T. Helton, and Tax Commissioner, Christopher G. Morris, today announced that the West Virginia

State Information Technology Summit Begins Tuesday, Nov. 3

The West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT) will host the West Virginia Information Technology Summit 2009, which is designed for Government and Business Leaders, information technology (IT) professionals,

Candidates For Kanawha County Judicial Circuit Seat Presented To Governor

The Governor's Advisory Committee on Judicial Nominations for the Kanawha County Judicial Circuit today presented its recommended list of candidates to Gov. Manchin for consideration, should the seat currently held by Judge Irene Berger become vacant.

Governor Presents Small Cities Community Development Block Grants

Governor Joe Manchin this week approved the release of $16.8 million in Small Cities Community Development Block Grant dollars that had been outstanding for 18 critical infrastructure projects.

Governor Touts West Virginia’s Smart Grid Opportunities

Gov. Joe Manchin on Thursday visited an innovative “smart grid” initiative in Morgantown that demonstrates technologies to support electricity reliability and energy efficiency. The Research Ridge Test Facility, developed by electricity

Governor Orders State Flags Lowered On Capitol Grounds In Recognition Of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all State flags located on the State Capitol grounds to be flown at half-staff the entire day of Sunday, October 11, in observance of Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

Gov. Manchin Announces Next Step In ‘Responsible Government’

– Gov. Joe Manchin today announced West Virginia is taking the next step toward more responsible government by operating more efficiently and transparently to deliver better services while saving money.

2009 Mansion Ornament Features Mansion Foyer

First Lady Gayle Manchin will introduce the 2009 West Virginia Governor’s Mansion limited edition ornament 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the West Virginia State Museum Shop at the

Industry Leader, Snowshoe COO Honored At Annual Tourism Conference

The West Virginia Division of Tourism on Sept. 21 named the 2009 winners of the annual "Stars of the Industry" awards during the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Snowshoe Resort.

Study Shows Growth Of Visitors’ Economic Impact In West Virginia

Visitors to the Mountain State contribute billions of dollars to the state’s travel and tourism industry, according to a new study released today at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Snowshoe

West Virginia Benefits from Multi-State Agreement

West Virginia State Tax Commissioner Christopher G. Morris announced today that the state continues to benefit from an Information Exchange Agreement

Blogging and the First Amendment

The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and Marshall University are hosting a panel discussion on Blogging and the Potential Limits of the First Amendment at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, in the Joan C. Edwards

Governor Orders U.S. And State Flags To Be Lowered In Observance Of 9/11 Patriot Day

Gov. Joe Manchin today issued a proclamation, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, ordering U.S. and state flags at all state facilities to be displayed at half-staff Friday, Sept. 11

Cabinet Secretary Ferguson Appoints Sara Walker to Lead the West Virginia Division of Personnel

Cabinet Secretary Robert W. Ferguson, Jr. announced the selection of Sara P. Walker to serve as director of the West Virginia Division of Personnel, effective today.
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