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Three new state fishing records broken in West Virginia this spring

WVDNR highlights trophy catches as anglers gear up for summer fishing CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,975 New WV Business Registrations for April of 2026

Charleston, W.Va. – The WV Se

Governor Morrisey Identifies More Than $168 Million in Potential Savings Across State Government

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey released the results of…

Governor Morrisey announces more than $62 million in Rural Health Transformation funding opportunities

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that more than $62 million in funding opportunities has been mad
WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announces canvassing will commence on Monday, May 18, in West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. –  All 55 counties will begin canvassing the 2026…

Don’t Miss One Adventure on Your Summer Bucket List 

Summer is calling, and West Virginia is the answer.

Governor Morrisey Announces New Investments Totaling Nearly $4M to Expand Workforce Recruitment and Training in West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $4 million in new investments under West Virginia’s Rural
Governor Patrick Morrisey Joins Hope Gas to Announce New Energy Workforce Training in Logan County

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined Hope Gas leadership, local educators, and students today at the Ral
Governor Morrisey Announces New 100,000 Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility in West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a major economic development milestone for the state’s industria
Governor Morrisey Statement on the Passing of Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr.

Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement on the passing of Senior United States Dist
Secretary of State Kris Warner reports 21% voter participation in the May 12th Primary Election

Charleston, W.Va. –  West Virginia's first statewide election…

ELECTION NIGHT REPORTING: Results for each county to be reported to the public on election night starting at about 8:30pm

Charleston, W.Va. –  WV Secretary of State Kris Warner wants to…

Governor Morrisey Files Amicus Brief Defending Religious Liberty, Parental Rights in Vaccine Exemption Case

Governor Patrick Morrisey filed an amicus brief with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals defe
Secretary of State Kris Warner reports early voting turnout; Surge in voter participation on Friday and Saturday results in more than 8% higher turnout than the last midterm primary election

Charleston, W.Va. – The last two days of West Virginia's early voting…

SEE SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING! - Secretary of State Kris Warner reminds public to report possible election irregularities to his office

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is issuing a…

Governor Morrisey Signs “Baylea’s Law” to Increase Penalties for DUI Resulting in Death

Governor Patrick Morrisey held a bill signing ceremony for House Bill 4712, also known as “Baylea’s
Governor Morrisey Announces Additional $29.5 Million in Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunities

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the launch of the new $29.5 million Provider Productivity Suppor
At the end of the day on Thursday, Warner reports that 48,233 voters cast a ballot in-person during early voting; Saturday is the last day to vote early

Charleston, W.Va. – Early voting in-person is always very popular with…

Governor Morrisey Announces West Virginia Joins “A Home for Every Child” Initiative with HHS

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined Assistant Secretary Alex Adams of the U.S.
Governor Morrisey Highlights “A Home for Every Child” Initiative at Child Welfare Summit in Morgantown

Governor Patrick Morrisey outlined West Virginia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the child welfare s
Secretary Warner recognizes two St. Marys High School Students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register their classmates to vote

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner recently hosted two…

Warner reports that 33,138 voters cast ballots in-person for the first full week of early voting; An additional 2,441 voters have voted by absentee ballot to date

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner said that early…

Governor Morrisey Applauds U.S. Coast Guard Decision to Locate Special Missions Command in West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey applauded the U.S.
Gov. Morrisey Announces New Actions to Strengthen Medicaid Integrity, Supports Federal “War on Fraud” Effort

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia is taking additional steps to protect taxpaye
Governor Morrisey Signs Domestic Violence Prevention Act Strengthening Protections for Victims

Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today signed the Joanna Phillips…

Governor Morrisey Signs Pay Raise for State Workers During Wheeling Ceremony

Governor Patrick Morrisey ceremonially signed legislation delivering a 3% pay raise for West Virgini
Secretary Warner recognizes two Madonna High School Students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register their classmates to vote

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner recently hosted two…

Governor Morrisey Honors West Virginia Service Members at Pentagon Ceremony for Heroic Actions

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Governor Morrisey Signs $200M Berkeley Development Bill, Touts Tax Advantage Over Virginia

INWOOD, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey officially signed Senate Bill 749…

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at these Historic Hotspots in West Virginia 🇺🇸

Rich in history and abundant in beautiful scenery, West Virginia is the perfect mix of unique…