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Governor Morrisey Releases Statement as Wood County Maintains Shelter-in-Place Order Near Parkersburg Fire

Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following statement as Wood County continues to maintain a sh
Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for Wood County Following Parkersburg Warehouse Fire

Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for Wood County as firefighters continue
Governor Morrisey Commemorates Independence Day at West Virginia America250 Celebration

Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed families and visitors at the State Capitol to commemorate the 25
Governor Morrisey Participates in Annual Ringing of the Bell Ceremony at Blennerhassett Island

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined West Virginians for the annual Ringing of the Bell ceremony at Blen
Governor Morrisey Continues America250 Tour with Star-Spangled 'Salute to Patriotism' at Oglebay

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined fellow West Virginians at Oglebay's Schenk Lake Friday evening to h
Governor Morrisey Takes Inaugural Ride on America250 Wheel

Governor Patrick Morrisey took the inaugural ride on the America250 Wheel, officially opening one of
Governor Morrisey Kicks Off Annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival as Part of Statewide Tour Celebrating America250

Governor Patrick Morrisey officially opened the 64th annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festiva
Escape the Heat on a Cool Summer Getaway in West Virginia’s Canaan Valley

Summer has arrived, and the heat is starting to.

West Virginia Concludes FY 2026 with $370 Million Revenue Surplus

West Virginia concluded Fiscal Year 2026 with a strong financial performance, as total General Reven
Governor Morrisey Encourages West Virginians to Join Statewide Bell-Ringing for America's 250th Anniversary

Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging churches, schools, veterans' organizations, civic groups, l
Governor Morrisey Applauds Landmark Supreme Court Victory for Women's Sports

Governor Patrick Morrisey released a statement after the United States Supreme Court issued its deci
WVDNR Police Promotes Sober Boating Through Nationwide Operation Dry Water Campaign

NRPOs to promote safe boating with sobriety checks during July 4 weekend CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Secretary of State Kris Warner to welcome a new private business venture that will invest $150 million for rare earth mineral development in southern West Virginia

"This exciting new partnership in Greenbrier County

Newly formed WV Office of Entrepreneurship to begin operations July 1 under the leadership of Secretary of State Kris Warner and Coordinator Lesli Taylor

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today that the…

Governor Morrisey Unveils Full America250 Celebration Schedule, Highlights Events Across West Virginia

Standing before the America250 Wheel at the State Capitol, Governor Patrick Morrisey unveiled the fu
Governor Morrisey Appoints Daniel Linville as Director of Special Projects

Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of Daniel Linville as Director of Special Projec
Governor Morrisey Announces Clendenin Streetscape Project During Summerfest

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined Mayor Kay Summers and the people of Clendenin during Summerfest, wh
Governor Morrisey Announces $2.5 Million AMLER Grant for Downtown Logan at FreedomFest

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined thousands of West Virginians at the West Virginia Freedom Festival,
Governor Morrisey Welcomes World's Tallest Portable Ferris Wheel to the State Capitol for America250 Celebration

Governor Patrick Morrisey marked the arrival and construction of the 230 feet tall America250 Wheel
Here’s Your Guide To A Perfect Summer Weekend In Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

🚙 Friday Evening – Arrive in Town Less than two hours away from both the DC and Baltimore areas,…

Governor Morrisey Announces Arrival of America250 Wheel at State Capitol

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that…

Governor Morrisey Announces $2.4 Million Investment to Expand Worksite Clinics Across West Virginia

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million investment to expand access to worksite-bas
Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for Boone, Logan, and Raleigh Counties

Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency for Boone, Logan, and Raleigh counties f
Governor Morrisey Opens New 11-mile Section of Corridor H

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Todd Rumbaugh,
Governor Morrisey Announces ALABAMA to Headline America250 Capital City Celebration

CHARLESTON, W.Va.

Governor Morrisey Signs Proclamation Recognizing June 20th as West Virginia Day

Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation recognizing June 20, 2026, as West Virginia Day,
Governor Morrisey Celebrates West Virginia Day and America250 in Belington

Governor Patrick Morrisey joined residents in Belington to celebrate West Virginia Day and America25
These Are The Best Summer Views in West Virginia’s New River Gorge

Home to one of the oldest rivers in the world, The New River Gorge is the home to stunning views…

Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $700,000 to Support Rural Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Governor Morrisey announced $701,410 in grant funding to strengthen services for victims of domestic
Governor Morrisey Signs Proclamation Recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth Day

Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in