West Virginia, DEI and Day One

West Virginia governor axes DEI and enacts vaccine exemptions on first full day in office
Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey has issued a slew of aggressive executive orders on his first day as West Virginia’s chief executive.
West Virginia’s new governor Patrick Morrisey sworn into office
Morrisey is taking over for Jim Justice (R-WV), who got elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2024 general election. Former West Virginia State Auditor JB McCuskey was sworn into office as the state’s new Attorney General, filling Morrisey’s former position.
West Virginia’s New Governor Bans DEI from State Institutions with Day One Order
The order tasks state agencies with completing a review of all DEI initiatives and positions in their department.
Patrick Morrisey eliminates DEI in West Virginia on first day as governor
Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) signed an executive order on his first full day in office that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from state institutions. This follows companies the likes of Meta,
West Virginia Governor Bans DEI by Executive Order
Theories of DEI are contrary to equal protection guarantees of the West Virginia and United States Constitution,” Executive Order No. 3-25 reads. “It is in the interest of the citizens of West Virginia that the State government treat them as equals under the law instead of preferentially or discriminatorily based on race,
West Virginia’s conservative shift could sharpen under its new governor
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely ...
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Arctic air on the way and West Virginia looking at the coldest days of the winter
Temperatures will plunge Sunday night after several inches of snow. Some of the lows could break records in the mountains.
'Where we stand': West Virginia governor projects $400 million deficit in upcoming budget
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the state is expected to face a $400 million deficit in its budget for the coming ...
West Virginia Governor urges vigilance as extreme cold weather approaches
Due to the predicted extreme weather in the coming days, Governor Morrisey is urging all West Virginians to be vigilant and ...
Innovators share journeys of becoming US citizens, making differences in West Virginia
Thirty-four West Virginians became U.S. citizens on Friday, embarking on a new journey after years of living in the United ...
One-on-one interview: West Virginia Gov. Morrisey speaks with Eyewitness News
Eyewitness News' Daniel Burbank sat down with Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey shortly after his inauguration to discuss his ...
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Another arctic freeze is about to grip West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will go into another arctic freeze tonight and for the next couple of days. “We have a ...
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In Charleston, West Virginia, Tracking MPN Symptoms Becomes a Priority
The American Journal of Managed Care provides insights into the latest news and research in managed care across multimedia ...
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This week in West Virginia history
The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia ...
Morrisey: West Virginia Fiscal Year 2026 projected to start with $400M deficit
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has some big plans for fixing the state’s budget. The new governor hosted a media briefing on Wednesday to discuss new appointments and a budget ...