August 14, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued an executive order forming the West Virginia Blue Ribbon Highway Commission, a group tasked with studying the condition and needs of the state's transportation system and developing a long-term strategic plan of action.... November 15, 2011 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today appointed Arthur "Art" E. Kirkendoll to fulfill the remainder of the governor's term as a member of the West Virginia State Senate... June 17, 2011 - CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of five individuals to the West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission. The 13-member commission... December 16, 2010 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced that the Holiday Christmas party scheduled for this evening at the Governor’s Mansion has been canceled due to inclement weather.... December 06, 2010 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Tomblin will host four holiday Christmas parties, along with a weekend open house at the West Virginia Governor’s Mansion beginning Friday, Dec. 10... August 08, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all U.S. and state flags displayed at state facilities lowered to half-staff the entire day of Monday, August 9, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of Pfc. David Michael Smith... August 06, 2010 - The Governor's Office today released the following statement:
“The State of West Virginia was served this week with two federal subpoenas.... July 27, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin has announced that the West Virginia Housing Development Fund is offering a new mortgage program for West Virginia families that includes a 30-year fixed rate loan at approximately 3.5 percent.... July 27, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today announced West Virginia Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) will receive broadform insurance coverage through the Board of Risk and Insurance Management (BRIM) effective Sept. 1, 2010... July 16, 2010 - Through Executive Orders 4-10 and 7-10, Gov. Joe Manchin has suspended the state’s sales and use taxes for flood victims’ purchases and installation of mobile homes, house trailers, modular homes or similar ... July 15, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin will officially make an appointment to the vacant senate seat left due to the passing of longtime U.S. Senator, Robert C. Byrd tomorrow. The appointee will be in attendance and will also give remarks.... July 13, 2010 - CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today released the special session legislation, which will clarify the state code on the succession process for the vacant senate... July 12, 2010 - I am extremely concerned. Alcan is an economic backbone to both Jackson County and its surrounding region, so it is very unfortunate that the workers... July 12, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin is pleased that for the second consecutive year, a national rating agency has upgraded West Virginia’s credit rating on... July 09, 2010 - I am advising the Governor, in light of the varying opinions on the succession law, to call a special session of the Legislature next week to address... |