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Governor Appoints Michael I. Green To State Board Of Education

November 05, 2009

– Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he has appointed Michael I. Green of Morgantown to the West Virginia State Board of Education. The appointment will be for nine years and is effective Nov. 5, 2009.

Lady Commends Lincoln County for Encouraging Community Collaboration

November 05, 2009

First Lady Gayle Manchin is commending schools in Lincoln County for joining forces tonight with community leaders, work force development officers, parents and students to discuss ways to better prepare young people for 21st century careers.

Statement from the Governor Regarding EPA's Actions Today:

October 16, 2009

“To say that I am mad would be an understatement,” Gov. Joe Manchin said about his learning of the EPA’s announcement today.

U.S. Labor Department Awards More Than $11 Million In Unemployment Insurance Modernization Incentive Funds To West Virginia

September 16, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $11,058,877 in unemployment insurance (UI) modernization incentive funds to West Virginia.

Statement From Gov. Manchin: About EPA's Additional Review Of Surface Mine Permits

September 11, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin released the following statement about the EPA’s announcement today that it has identified 23 pending West Virginia surface mining permits for extended reviews. “This uncertainty

Governor Names Gaujot New Monongalia Judge

August 25, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced his appointment of Phillip D. Gaujot to the newly created judgeship in

West Virginia's "Solid Financial Management, Sound Financial Position" Result In Credit Rating Upgrades

August 21, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that, for the first time in well over a decade, Standard and Poor's Ratings Services has raised its

Governor Announces West Virginia-Made Trucks Will Soon Help Maintain State Roads

August 20, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin, Yasuo Tanigawa, president of Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. (HMMUSA), Sen. Jay Rockefeller and West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox today announced

Warren “Ed” Goodson Named 2009 WV Conservation Officer of the Year

July 30, 2009

Conservation Officer Warren “Ed” Goodson has been selected as the West Virginia Conservation Officer of the Year for 2009, according to Col. David Murphy, Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section Chief.

DHHR Secretary Named Acting ‘Go Help’ Director, Patsy Hardy To Become Next DHHR Secretary

July 16, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Sec. Martha Walker will become the acting director of the Governor’s Office of Health Enhancement

West Virginia Workers Eligible for Expanded Trade Adjustment Assistance

July 16, 2009

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved trade petitions for several West Virginia companies under the new Trade Adjustment Assistance (

Deputy Transportation Secretary Paul Turman To Return To Private Sector In September

July 15, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that Paul Turman, deputy secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation, is returning to the private sector and his own real estate development business effective Sept. 4.

Residents In Calhoun County Eligible To Apply For Federal Disaster Unemployment Funds

June 16, 2009

Gov. Joe Manchin announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits will be available to qualifying persons residing or working in Calhoun County. “Individuals who live or work in Calhoun County and have lost their job due to the r...

DNR Charleston Offices Moving to South Charleston

June 10, 2009

Charleston offices of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources are in the process of moving from the top three floors of Building 3 at the State Capitol Complex to a location in South Charleston.

Workforce West Virginia To Hold Resource Fair For Dislocated Workers And Their Families

May 29, 2009

WorkForce West Virginia invites dislocated workers and their families in the southeastern region of the state to attend one of two Community Resource Fairs scheduled for June.